Edinburgh · Scotland
Sciennes Gutter Sealing
Our applicators work in Sciennes on sealing leaking gutter joints, end caps, fascias, soffits and roofline trims. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly and a one-year guarantee.
- Gaps along fascia and soffit joints
- Damp on an inside wall under a dripping gutter
- Failed sealant on a garage door frame
How we quote for gutter sealing
Call for a quick quote. What matters most is:
- Any mould that needs treating
- How much there is to do
- Which sealant suits the joint
- The number of rooms or windows
The cost reflects the work involved, not guesswork. That’s why we ask a few questions first and send you a clear quote before we start.
What to tell us for a quote
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Try to tell us:
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know what needs doing and where. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we’ll take it from there.
About our gutter sealing in Sciennes
Our work covers gutter joints and end caps as well as fascias and soffits plus roofline trims and garage door frames. It’s joint work rather than new guttering. If you have cracked sealant along roofline trims and dripping gutter ends, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
In a Scottish city tenement, the roof, gutters and outside walls are shared by all the flats. In Sciennes, work on shared parts of a tenement is generally agreed between owners, often with a factor arranging it.
Every job is covered by a one-year guarantee.
- Place
- Sciennes (EH9, EH8, EH3)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Outside joints around Sciennes
Sciennes is within about 3 miles of the coast, where wind-driven rain is a fact of life and, nearer the shore, so is salt air. Both are hard on gutter, fascia and roofline joints, which can dry out and crack sooner where a building faces the weather. Under the Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004, shared parts of a tenement, such as the roof and outside walls, are looked after by the owners together, and many buildings use a factor to arrange it. The title deeds set out which parts are common.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Sciennes Primary School, its movement joints, gutters and trims need looking after like any other building’s. Rented homes near Edinburgh Waverley station change hands often, and a gutter joint that drips onto the wall can turn into a damp complaint, so it’s worth checking.
Sciennes is about 1 mile south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. We provide gutter sealing to homeowners, landlords and businesses in Sciennes and the surrounding area. Across Edinburgh, we cover 175 places, Sciennes among them.
All of EH9, EH8 and EH3 is within our area for gutter sealing, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Gutter sealing is available to properties on Lauder Road, Meadow Lane and Grange Road. You’ll find Sciennes on the A700, which makes it straightforward to reach. Nearby, we also carry out gutter sealing in The Grange (1 mile south), Marchmont (1 mile west), Newington (1 mile east), Burgh Muir (1 mile south) and Buccleuch (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Leith (3 miles north), North Leith (3 miles north), Queensferry (9 miles west), Timber Bush (3 miles north), South Portobello (3 miles east) and Southhouse (3 miles south-east).
Around Sciennes
We work in homes and buildings around The Meadows, St Trinnean's School and James Gillespie's High School and the streets around them. You will also find 15-16 Argyle Place pub (within half a mile west), St Cuthbert's Church (1.1 miles north-west) and National Museums Scotland Library (0.6 miles north). The closest station to Sciennes is Edinburgh Waverley station, about 0.9 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Meadows Dental Clinic (under half a mile south-west) and Edinburgh Castle (0.9 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Dunsapie Loch and The New Leaf Co-op.
Common questions in Sciennes
Who arranges sealant work on the shared parts of a tenement in Sciennes?
The owners of the flats usually agree repairs to shared parts like the roof and outside walls, and many buildings have a factor to arrange it. The Tenements (Scotland) Act 2004 sets out how that works where the title deeds do not. Windows often belong to the individual flat, but it’s worth checking your deeds.
Do you work for landlords with property near Edinburgh Waverley station?
Yes, we work for landlords and agents. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before work begins.
How long does the job take?
Most jobs take anything from an hour or two to a few hours, including preparation and clearing up. Your quote will say how long we expect yours to take.
Do you guarantee gutter sealing?
Our 12-month guarantee covers every job.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes, always, and completely. New sealant will not bond properly to old, so the joint is cleaned back first.
Will you clear out my gutters?
We clean the joints we’re sealing and clear debris we find nearby. A full gutter clean is a separate service.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No, it will not last. It can look neat for a few weeks, but the new layer lifts away from the old one. The old sealant has to come out completely.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We are an ARBOMaster approved applicator, which is run for the Arbo sealant brand.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Glance at the soffit joints now and then
- Make sure downpipes are not blocked
- Keep ladders off the guttering
- Look at the gutters while it’s raining
While checking gutters, glance at the fascia joints too. Splits are easier to seal early.
Split sealant on fascias and trims lets water in behind. Resealing early protects the boards.
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The process
We bring everything the job needs with us, so there’s nothing for you to buy. After a quick look at the joints together, we protect the area and start. Most jobs take an hour or two for a few joints, longer for a full run. In a Scottish city, a lot of jobs are in tenement flats, up a common stair from a shared close. For a job in Sciennes, tell us the floor, how the door entry system works and where we can park nearby.
- We start by tracing the leak and checking the gutter itself is sound.
- Old sealant and dirt are removed from the joint.
- We make sure the joint is dry before sealing.
- We seal the joint with a sealant made for gutters and outdoor use.
- We look along the gutter and clear debris around the joints.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
Get a quote
Want a quote for gutter sealing? Please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
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Signs you need gutter sealing in Sciennes
End caps get knocked or pushed by water. If the seal fails, water escapes at the end.
The problems people normally mention when they call include:
- Water running down the wall below the gutter
- Stop ends leaking at the end of a run
- Rain getting in around a garage door
- Trim joints where the sealant has failed
For an older house near a landmark such as St Catherine's Argyle Church, an extension built onto an older house moves differently, and the joint between them takes the strain.
What your quote should include
- Whether they’re fully insured
- How long the guarantee is
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- Whether you can choose the colour
What we can’t put right
We’d rather tell you now than do work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Sagging gutters or broken brackets
- Cracked, split or warped gutter sections
- Downpipes that are blocked or broken
If in doubt, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we seal
- uPVC fascias
- Soffit joints
- Gutter end caps
- Roofline trims
- Gutter joints
- Garage door frames
What the job involves on each surface
Gutter joints
A dripping joint does not always mean a failed gutter. Sealing the joint often stops it.
Soffit joints
Soffits sit under the eaves, where joints can open up. They’re sealed to tidy the line.
Why deal with it now?
Water from a leaking joint hits the same spot every time. Left, it can stain walls and lead to damp, so it’s worth sealing early. Scottish rain finds any gap around a frame or wall joint, and in a tall building in Sciennes, damp can travel a long way before it shows.
Leaving a failed joint normally makes the job bigger, not smaller, because water and mould keep working on it. If you’re unsure, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you an honest view and a quote.
Why book with us
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- More than 20 years in sealant work