Edinburgh · Scotland
Silverknowes Gutter Sealing
Professional gutter sealing in and around Silverknowes, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a one-year guarantee.
- Gaps along fascia and soffit joints
- Damp on an inside wall under a dripping gutter
- Garage door frames letting rain in
About our gutter sealing in Silverknowes
For gutter sealant to hold, the joint has to be clean and dry. That’s why we take out the old sealant and dirt first, then dry the joint before sealing. If you have water running down the wall below the gutter and quick sealant fixes on gutters that didn’t last, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
Scotland’s cities also have plenty of modern blocks with rendered or clad walls and sealed movement joints. Around Silverknowes, as anywhere, those joints dry out and crack over time, letting water behind the face of the building.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee.
- Where
- Silverknowes (EH4)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Walls and rooflines in Silverknowes
Silverknowes is close to 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. With historic houses such as Caroline Park (about 1.5 miles north-east) nearby, there’s older building stock in the area around Silverknowes as well as newer homes. Where a home is older, older walls and rooflines need a sealant that moves with them and suits the material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Craigroyston Community High School, larger buildings have long runs of movement joint that eventually need resealing. If you live in an older home near St Columba's Parish Church, the joints between older walls, newer extensions and the roofline need a sealant that can move. For landlords with property near South Gyle station, a dripping gutter joint or loose fascia trim is easy to miss until damp shows inside.
Silverknowes is about 3 miles north-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Anywhere in EH4, our applicators can take on gutter sealing. Silverknowes is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh where we work.
All of EH4 is within our area for gutter sealing, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need gutter sealing at a property on Heath Road, Main Street and Corbiehill Road or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter sealing include Davidson's Mains (1 mile south-west), Muirhouse (1 mile east), Craigcrook (1 mile south), Drylaw (1 mile south-east) and West Pilton (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Edinburgh (3 miles south-east), Leith (4 miles east), Bonnington (4 miles east), Greenside (3 miles east), Broughton (3 miles east) and Bellevue (3 miles east).
Around Silverknowes
For rail, the closest station is South Gyle station, roughly 2.5 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Western General Hospital (1.5 miles east) and Murrayfield Experience (2.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Silverknowes include Corstorphine Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
Places near Silverknowes
Also in Silverknowes
Why act early in Silverknowes
Sealing over a dirty, wet joint is a quick fix that rarely lasts, but it soon lets go. Cleaning out and drying the joint first is what makes it last. In a Scottish city tenement, failed sealant affects more than one flat: water can reach the flat below, and gaps in shared walls or fire-stopping affect the whole stair.
The cost depends on the amount of work, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. We give a clear quote before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Why book with us
- We never seal over old sealant
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- Full insurance on every job
See our cost guide or what customers say.
Honest limits
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what new sealant will not do:
- Sagging gutters or broken brackets
- Water backing up from a blocked pipe
- Cracked, split or warped gutter sections
If in doubt, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think.
Where we work in Silverknowes
- uPVC fascias
- Roofline trims
- Gutter joints
- Soffit joints
- Garage door frames
- Gutter end caps
What affects the quote in Silverknowes
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- Any working-time requirements on site
- How many areas need sealing
- The size of the job
- Any mould that needs treating
Rather than a set price list, we price the job in front of us: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. You will know the price before we begin.
Helping us quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just tell us:
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- How we’d reach the joints
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Where the property is
Want a quote for gutter sealing? Please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the job. We will explain what we’d do and send you a clear quote before any work starts.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
If you are set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.
What the job involves on each surface
Roofline trims
We seal the trims, not the roof. Roofing problems need a roofer.
Gutter end caps
End caps are resealed where they meet the gutter, after cleaning and drying.
The process
Our applicators work methodically: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. For most jobs that takes anything from an hour or two to a few hours. Many homes in Scotland’s cities are tenement flats, reached through a shared close and up a common stair. For a job in Silverknowes, tell us the floor, how the door entry system works and where we can park nearby.
- We find where the water is coming from and check the gutter is sound.
- The old sealant and dirt are cleaned out of the joint.
- The joint is dried before sealing.
- We seal the joint with a sealant made for gutters.
- We check the run and clear debris near the joints.
How to prepare
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Move anything stored near the joints
Ask for a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job. Whenever you are ready, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Related advice
Looking after it afterwards
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Sort out a dripping joint early
- Keep the gutters clear of debris
- Rest ladders on the wall, not the gutter
- Look along the fascias for open joints
A sagging gutter needs its brackets checked. Movement will pull the joints open again.
A drip from a gutter joint won’t stop on its own. Water keeps hitting the same part of the wall and that can cause damp inside.
Common questions in Silverknowes
Does living near the coast affect gutter sealing in Silverknowes?
Near the coast, wind-driven rain and, nearer the shore, salt air make outside sealant work harder. Choosing the right sealant for the frame and wall, laid at the right depth, helps it last.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near South Gyle station?
Yes, we work for landlords and letting agents. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. Commercial and hotel work is a large part of what we do. We can talk about working times when we quote.
Do you guarantee gutter sealing?
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, gutter and fascia work included.
Will you leave a mess?
We keep the work tidy. Nearby surfaces are protected, and the area is left clean when we finish.
Do you work on high-level gutters?
Single-storey and low-level gutters are straightforward. For higher work, tell us about access and we’ll confirm what’s needed.
Will you clear out my gutters?
Only around the joints we seal, so the sealant can bond. A full gutter clean is a separate job.
Do you come to Silverknowes?
Yes. We cover Silverknowes. For a quote, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.