Edinburgh · Scotland
Gutter, fascia & soffit sealing in Pilrig, Edinburgh
Gutter sealing across Pilrig and nearby, with old sealant always removed completely and a 12-month guarantee.
- Old gutter sealant that has let go
- Gaps along fascia and soffit joints
- Garage door frames letting rain in
Quotes for gutter sealing in Pilrig
The price is agreed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- The number of rooms or windows
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Working hours on commercial sites
Every job is a little different, so each one gets its own quote. Size, access and the product the joint needs all make a difference, and we’ll explain the quote if you ask.
What to tell us for a quote
To make quoting easier, please include:
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- The type of property
There’s no standard price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, we give you a clear quote for your job. To get started, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Gutter sealing in Pilrig
It’s easy to live with a dripping gutter joint, but each shower sends water to the same place. Sealing it is quick while the gutter is still sound. We work on garage door frames, gutter end caps and gutter joints, and the jobs we see most are internal damp traced to a gutter joint and open joints in fascias and soffits.
Gutters and downpipes on tall city tenements are a long way up, and a slow drip can stain and soak the stone for a long time before it’s spotted. For a building in Pilrig, access is planned first, and shared parts may need the other owners to agree.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Where
- Pilrig (EH6, EH7, EH1)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Pilrig questions
I let a flat near Edinburgh Waverley station. Can you help?
Yes. We work for landlords and agents as well as homeowners, and several properties can go on one quote. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Does living near the coast affect gutter sealing in Pilrig?
Near the sea, outside joints face more wind, rain and salt than they would inland, so preparation and the right sealant matter all the more. It’s worth checking the walls that face the sea first.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. Commercial and hotel work is a large part of what we do, as well as homes. We can talk about working times when we quote.
What sealant do you use?
Products from Arbo and Everbuild, among others, picked for each joint. We will tell you what we are using and why.
How long before the joint can be used?
That depends on the sealant used, so follow the cure time we give you when we finish.
Where do you work from?
We work from Crawley. Our applicators cover Pilrig, along with the rest of our area.
Is the work guaranteed?
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, gutter and fascia work included.
Can sealant stop a sagging gutter leaking?
Not for long. The movement opens the joint again, so the fall and brackets need sorting first.
How to look after the new joints
A little care helps the new joints last. Our advice:
- Look at the gutters while it’s raining
- Get leaks sealed before the wet months
- Check that water runs out of the downpipes
- Watch the wall under the gutters for staining
Keep downpipes clear so the gutter can drain. A blocked pipe backs water up to the joints.
Leaking gutter joints get worse over time. The same spot gets soaked every time it rains, which can lead to staining and damp.
The process
When we arrive, we start by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. Surfaces next to the work are protected before work begins. The work normally takes anything from an hour or two to a few hours. In a Scottish city, a lot of jobs are in tenement flats, up a common stair from a shared close. In Pilrig, it helps to know the floor, the door entry arrangements and the nearest parking.
- First we agree which joints need sealing.
- Each joint is cleaned and any old sealant removed.
- We make sure everything is dry.
- We apply exterior or gutter sealant and finish it neatly.
- We check our work before we leave.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the area around the work
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Let us know about parking restrictions
Getting a quote
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll explain what’s involved and give you a clear price.
Advice
What we can’t put right
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Guttering that needs replacing
- Downpipes that are blocked or broken
- Boards that have decayed or split
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Where we work in Pilrig
- uPVC fascias
- Gutter end caps
- Garage door frames
- Gutter joints
- Soffit joints
- Roofline trims
Surface by surface
Soffit joints
Open soffit joints let draughts in. We close them with a suitable sealant.
Gutter joints
Gutter joints move and sit in water. A gutter sealant made for the job holds best.
Should I try it myself first?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
We also work for property managers and facilities teams. Several sites can be quoted together, and we’re fully insured.
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. We can quote for more than one property at once.
What gutter sealing looks like in Pilrig
Pilrig is within about 1 mile of the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. That is hard on gutter, fascia and roofline joints, especially on the side facing the sea. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets out how owners share the upkeep of common parts like the roof and outside walls, and many buildings use a factor to arrange it. The title deeds set out which parts are common.
If you let a flat or house near Edinburgh Waverley station, a dripping gutter joint or loose fascia trim is easy to miss until damp shows inside. For an older house near a landmark such as Pilrig Dalmeny Street Church, the joints between older walls, newer extensions and the roofline need a sealant that can move.
Pilrig is about 2 miles north-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Pilrig can book us for gutter sealing. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. Pilrig is one of 175 places in Edinburgh we cover.
Here we cover the EH6, EH7 and EH1 postcode area for gutter sealing. That includes homes and businesses on Fyfe Lane, Haig Lane and Easter Road. Being close to the A900, Pilrig is simple for us to get to for gutter sealing. Close by, we work in Bonnington (1 mile north), Gayfield (1 mile south-west), Powderhall (1 mile west), Greenside (1 mile south) and Broughton (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Queensferry (9 miles west), South Portobello (3 miles south-east), Southhouse (5 miles south), Gilmerton (5 miles south-east), Shandon (3 miles south-west) and Muirhouse (3 miles west).
Local landmarks in Pilrig
Typical jobs here are in homes near 23 Elm Row and 2 Montgomery Street pub, McDonald Road Library and Taylor Gardens. Nearby too are London Street Primary School (0.5 miles south-west) and Drummond Community High School (0.5 miles south-west). For rail, the closest station is Edinburgh Waverley station, roughly 1 mile south-west. Nearby you will also find St. James Centre (0.8 miles south-west) and Leith Community Treatment Centre (0.5 miles north). The countryside around Pilrig includes Dunsapie Loch and Salisbury Crags.