Aberdeen · Scotland
Altens Fire Rated Sealant
Our applicators work in Altens on intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly.
- Old fire sealant that has split or come away
- Gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls
- Joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey
FAQs for Altens
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Aberdeen station?
Yes. We work for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners, and several properties can go on one quote. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
How do Scotland’s building regulations apply to fire-rated sealant in Altens?
Scotland has its own building regulations, the Building (Scotland) Regulations, with their own technical handbooks. Whatever the rules, fire-rated sealant has to be installed to the manufacturer’s tested details, and that’s how we fit it. We don’t certify buildings or do fire risk assessments; your assessor or building control can tell you what’s required.
Will you assess my building’s fire safety?
No. That is for a fire risk assessor, designer or building control. We apply fire-rated sealant to the requirements they set.
Do the sealants smell?
That depends on the sealant. Some products have a noticeable smell, others very little, and any smell fades as they cure.
Will you leave a mess?
Not at all. The area is protected while we work and cleaned up afterwards.
Do you seal gaps around fire door frames?
Yes. The joint between frame and wall is sealed with a fire-rated sealant. The door, its seals and closer are for a door specialist.
Can ordinary silicone be used in a fire-stopping gap?
No. Ordinary silicone, caulk or foam is not tested as fire stopping. We cut it out and reseal with a fire-rated product.
How long does the job take?
As a guide, most jobs take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are. Larger jobs naturally take longer, and we will say how long yours will take.
Fire rated sealant in Altens, done properly
We often work from an action list drawn up by a fire risk assessor. If you share the list, we can quote for the gaps that need fire-rated sealant. We’re often asked to deal with fire stopping disturbed by later work and old fire sealant that has split or come away, across linear gaps, plasterboard & masonry and door frames.
Scotland’s cities have offices, hotels, student flats, care homes and tenement blocks looked after by factors. In Altens, that can mean resealing washrooms room by room or fire-rated sealant around pipes and cables in common areas.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.
- Where
- Altens (AB12, AB99, AB10)
- Wider area
- Aberdeen
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What else we do in Altens
What happens on the day
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Point us to the joints and we will get on with it. The work itself takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are from start to finish. In a Scottish city, a lot of jobs are in tenement flats, up a common stair from a shared close. In Altens, it helps to know the floor, the door entry arrangements and the nearest parking.
- We start with the survey or action list, checking the size and surfaces of every gap.
- Anything that is not fit for the job comes out, and the gap is cleaned.
- Where the tested detail needs backing or fill, we fit it.
- Fire-rated or intumescent sealant is applied to the right depth and tooled.
- Finally, we list where we worked and what we used, for your records.
How to prepare
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
How to get a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is.
Related advice
For landlords and businesses
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
We work for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. Sealant work between tenants keeps a property looking cared for.
Surface by surface
Door frames
We deal with the gap around the frame, not the door. The door leaf, its seals and closer need a door specialist.
Masonry and concrete
Masonry is dusty and porous, so preparation matters. We brush and vacuum the gap and use backing where the detail needs it before the sealant goes in.
How to look after the new joints
Good habits help new joints last longer. A few tips:
- Tell trades working in the building that fire seals must be put back
- Check whether a sealant can be painted before decorating over it
- Flag any open gap you spot round a pipe or cable
- Include hidden areas like risers in routine checks
File the record of locations and products with your fire safety paperwork. It saves time at the next inspection or assessment.
Leave a fire-stopping gap open and smoke can move through the building much more easily. Closing it is generally a straightforward job.
Why deal with it now?
An unsealed gap lets smoke and fire get round a wall that was built to hold them back. Sealing it properly restores what the wall was there to do, and the work involved is often modest. Scottish rain finds any gap around a frame or wall joint, and in a tall building in Altens, damp can travel a long way before it shows.
Every job is a little different, so each one gets its own quote. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all make a difference, and we’ll explain the quote if you ask.
Why book with us
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Over 20 years’ experience
Take a look at our cost guide or what customers say.
Should I try it myself first?
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
What fire rated sealant looks like in Altens
If you run a hotel, guest house or holiday let in a coastal place like Altens, busy months put washrooms and kitchens under pressure, so it’s worth checking the sealant before the busiest weeks. Scotland has its own building regulations, the Building (Scotland) Regulations, with technical handbooks. Fire-rated sealant is installed to the manufacturer’s tested details; we don’t certify buildings or carry out fire risk assessments.
Letting a property close to Aberdeen station? Then new cables or pipes through a fire-resisting wall leave a gap that needs the right sealant. Managing a site like Lochside Academy? Then gaps opened by contractors for new cabling are a common finding in schools and offices. For buildings such as Nigg Parish Church, service openings in its walls need the right fire-rated sealant, as in any building.
Altens is about 2 miles south-east of Ferryhill, in Aberdeen. We carry out fire rated sealant for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Altens and nearby, as part of our work across Aberdeen. Altens is one of 63 towns and villages in Aberdeen we cover.
Every address in AB12, AB99 and AB10 is covered for fire rated sealant. Whether your property is on Minto Road, Redmoss Road and Minto Avenue or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out fire rated sealant in Cove Bay (1 mile south), Tullos (1 mile north), Balnagask (2 miles north), Torry (2 miles north) and Footdee (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Aberdeen (3 miles north-west), Rosemount (3 miles north-west), Berryden (3 miles north), Dyce (7 miles north-west), Tillydrone (4 miles north) and Queen's Cross (3 miles north-west).
Near you in Altens
In Altens, that means homes and buildings near Harlaw Academy and Duthie Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Aberdeen station, roughly 2.1 miles north. A little further out are Aberdeen Trades Hospitals (2.4 miles north) and Union Square Aberdeen (2.1 miles north). For a walk, there’s Portlethen Moss and Loirston Loch.
What sealant work cannot fix
To be straight with you, there are a few things sealant won’t fix:
- Assessing a building’s fire safety
- Fire doors that need new seals, closers or hardware
- Issuing a fire rating or certificate for a building
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we seal
- Service penetrations
- Flats & HMOs
- Linear gaps
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Door frames