Edinburgh · Scotland
Gutter Sealing in Southhouse
Gutter sealing across Southhouse and nearby, with old sealant always removed completely and a 12-month guarantee.
- Rain getting in around a garage door
- Dripping gutter ends
- Leaking gutter joints and stop ends
Gutter sealing in Southhouse
It’s easy to live with a dripping gutter joint, but each shower sends water to the same place. Resealing it is a small job if the gutter is otherwise in good order. We work on gutter joints, gutter end caps and soffit joints, and the jobs we see most are water running down the wall below the gutter and end caps that drip every time it rains.
Alongside their tenements, Scotland’s cities have modern blocks with render, cladding and movement joints. Around Southhouse, as anywhere, those joints dry out and crack over time, letting water behind the face of the building.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are covered after we have gone.
- Where
- Southhouse (EH17, EH16)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Surface by surface
Gutter joints
Joints between gutter lengths are the most common leak point. We clean, dry and reseal them.
Roofline trims
We seal the trims, not the roof. Roofing problems need a roofer.
Places near Southhouse
Other services in Southhouse
Can I do it myself?
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Southhouse
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
For anyone letting property in or around Southhouse, several properties can be quoted together. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs, and pictures by email help.
How it works
Good joint work is mostly preparation, so that’s where we spend the time. Joints are cleaned back and dried before anything new goes in. All told, the work 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. In Southhouse, it helps to know the floor, the door entry arrangements and the nearest parking.
- We look at the gutters, fascias and trims and agree the joints to seal.
- Each joint is cleaned and any old sealant removed.
- The joints are dried.
- We apply exterior or gutter sealant and finish it neatly.
- We check our work before we leave.
Before we arrive
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Mention any parking rules near the property
Getting a quote
We don’t publish a price list, because every job is different. Instead, we give you a clear quote for your job. To get started, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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Honest limits
New sealant cannot fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It won’t solve:
- Rotten or damaged fascia boards
- Guttering that needs replacing
- Gutters that have dropped or pulled away
If in doubt, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we seal
- Garage door frames
- Soffit joints
- uPVC fascias
- Gutter end caps
- Roofline trims
- Gutter joints
Gutter sealing in Southhouse: local notes
Harled (roughcast) walls are common in Scotland, and joints where harling meets other materials need a sealant that can grip and flex. 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. Your title deeds say which parts are shared.
Rented homes near Shawfair station change hands often, and a gutter joint that drips onto the wall can turn into a damp complaint, so it’s worth checking. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Gracemount High School, movement joints, cladding joints and gutters on larger buildings need the same care as a house’s.
Southhouse is about 4 miles south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. We carry out gutter sealing for homes and businesses in Southhouse and the surrounding area, as part of our work across Edinburgh. Southhouse is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter sealing: EH17 and EH16. Whether your property is on Tor Lane, Soutra Road and Mansion Lane or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. We also cover the places around Southhouse: Gracemount (1 mile north), Kaimes (1 mile west), Howden Hall (1 mile north-west), Alnwickhill (1 mile north-west) and Ellen's Glen (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (4 miles north-west), Leith (6 miles north), Bonnington (5 miles north), Greenside (4 miles north), Broughton (4 miles north) and Bellevue (4 miles north).
Around Southhouse
Around Southhouse, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Drum Park and Liberton Parish Church. The nearest railway station is Shawfair station, about 2.8 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Liberton Hospital (0.6 miles north) and Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (1.8 miles north). Not far away are Blackford Hill and Duddingston Loch.
What affects the cost of gutter sealing
We do not publish a price list. The quote depends on:
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- How many areas need sealing
- The product the joint needs
- The size of the job
Rather than a set price list, we look at what your job involves: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. The price is agreed before we begin.
Asking for a quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- The type of property
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- The address or postcode of the job
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and email photos if that’s easy.
Southhouse questions
How do repairs to the shared parts of a tenement in Southhouse get organised?
Shared parts of a tenement, such as the roof and outside walls, are usually repaired with the agreement of the owners, often through a property factor. 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.
Is Southhouse in your area for gutter sealing?
Yes, Southhouse is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
Can I do it myself?
You can, for simple jobs. The key is preparation: remove all the old material and work on a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. We can plan bigger jobs in stages to suit the site.
Can you fit new guttering?
No, we reseal joints, end caps and trims. Replacement needs a gutter installer or roofer.
Do you work on high-level gutters?
It depends on the access. Let us know the height and the ground below when you email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We’re approved under the ARBOMaster scheme, which is run for the Arbo sealant brand.
Can tenants book the work?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Common problems we fix in Southhouse
A sealant applied to a damp or dirty joint won’t bond. Rushed repairs often don’t last long for this reason.
Look out for these signs:
- Old gutter sealant that has let go
- Damp patches inside below a leaking gutter
- Wet patches on the wall under a gutter joint
- Cracked sealant along roofline trims
Historic houses such as Melville Castle, about 2.1 miles east, show how far back building around Southhouse goes.
Comparing quotes
- When the joint can take water or movement
- Which colour the sealant will be
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- Whether the sealant suits the joint