Orkney Islands · Scotland
Gutter, fascia & soffit sealing in Settiscarth, Orkney Islands
Specialist gutter sealing for Settiscarth: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Call for a quick quote.
- Drips from gutter joints and end caps
- Damp patches inside below a leaking gutter
- Dripping gutter ends
What we do, step by step
Our applicators work methodically: protect, prepare, seal, tidy. Typically it takes an hour or two for a few joints, longer for a full run, and the area is left clean. Around Settiscarth, distance and access matter more than parking. Tell us how to find the property and how to reach the work, and the visit is planned around that.
- We start by tracing the leak and checking the gutter itself is sound.
- The joint or trim is cleaned out and old sealant removed.
- We make sure the joint is dry before sealing.
- We seal the joint with a sealant made for gutters and outdoor use.
- We check the run and clear any debris we find while we’re there.
Before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
Getting a quote
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll talk you through the work before giving you a price.
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Gutter sealing in Settiscarth, done properly
A drip at a gutter joint is easy to ignore, but the water lands on the same spot every time it rains. Sealing it is quick if the gutter is otherwise in good order. We work on gutter joints, roofline trims and gutter end caps, and people most often call us about damp on an inside wall under a dripping gutter and leaking gutter joints and stop ends.
Stone walls need a stone-friendly sealant, as acetoxy products can attack some stone. Newer houses need their movement joints and roofline trims kept sound.
Your job is guaranteed for a year, as with all our work.
- Where
- Settiscarth (KW17)
- Wider area
- Orkney Islands
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we’re called out for in Settiscarth
Sealant laid on a wet or dirty joint fails early. Rushed repairs often don’t last long for this reason.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Leaking gutter joints and stop ends
- Fascia boards with gaps between them
- Streaks down the brickwork from a leaking joint
- Old sealant on roofline trims that has split
In and around Settiscarth, as anywhere, good gutter sealing starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
What to look for in a quote
- When the joint can take water or movement
- What guarantee comes with the work
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Is VAT in the price?
What affects the quote in Settiscarth
Jobs vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- How much there is to do
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- When we can work, for business premises
- The product the joint needs
There are no prices on our website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote and we will talk you through it.
Asking for a quote
You do not need to know the technical terms. Just tell us:
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Where the job is, and your postcode
There’s no standard price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, we send you a clear quote for your job. To arrange one, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Why deal with it now?
A new garage door is not needed for a leaking frame. Sealing the frame usually stops it, if the frame itself is sound. Out of town in Scotland, exposed walls take a lot of weather, and damp in stone or harled walls takes a long time to dry once water gets behind a joint.
The cost depends on the amount of work, how much old material has to come out and how easy the joints are to reach. We give a clear quote before work begins.
What you get with us
- 12-month guarantee on every job
- You choose the colour before work begins
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- A sealant colour to suit the surroundings
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
Not every job suits DIY: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
How to look after the new joints
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Glance at the soffit joints now and then
- Get leaks sealed before the wet months
- Rest ladders on the wall, not the gutter
- Get a dropping gutter looked at quickly
A sagging gutter needs its brackets checked. If it drops, the joints will open.
Once roofline sealant splits, water can get behind it. Resealing early protects the boards.
FAQs for Settiscarth
Is Settiscarth in your area for gutter sealing?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Settiscarth is part of that. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Will you come out to Settiscarth?
Yes, Settiscarth is covered. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, islands included, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
What should I tell you?
Just the basics: the address or postcode, what’s wrong and any access issues. After that, simply send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Is the work guaranteed?
Our 12-month guarantee covers every job, gutter and fascia work included.
Is sealant enough for a gutter that has dropped?
No. If the gutter sags, the joints keep opening so it needs refixing before sealing.
What sealant do you use?
We choose the sealant for the joint, not the other way round. Where it moves, gets wet or faces the weather makes a difference.
Will it make a mess?
Very little: the area around the joints is protected first, and we tidy up before we go.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
Gutter sealing in Settiscarth: local notes
Settiscarth is close to the coast, and homes near the sea take more wind-driven rain, with salt in the air closer to the shore. That is hard on gutter, fascia and roofline joints, especially on the side facing the sea. Island weather, with its wind and salt spray, is tough on gutter, fascia and roofline joints.
For jobs in and around Settiscarth, choosing the right material for each joint is as important as a tidy finish.
Settiscarth is about 7 miles north-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Every kind of property in Settiscarth can book us for gutter sealing, old or new, large or small. Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee. Settiscarth is one of 51 places in the Orkney Islands where we work for gutter sealing.
Work in KW17 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you’re just outside Settiscarth, we cover Norseman (1 mile east), Isbister (2 miles east), Harray (3 miles west), Bimbister (3 miles south-west) and Finstown (3 miles south). If you are somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed, so let us know when you get in touch.
Local landmarks in Settiscarth
Nearby you’ll also find Corrigall Farm Museum (2.5 miles west) and Langskaill House (4.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Settiscarth include Birsay moors RSPB Reserve and Loch of Brockan.
How the job changes by surface
Roofline trims
We reseal trim joints with an exterior sealant.
uPVC fascias
Our work is the joints, not new fascias. If boards are damaged, we’ll tell you.