Scotland
Fire Rated Sealant in Angus
We cover 40 towns and villages across Angus for fire rated sealant, with old sealant always removed and a one-year guarantee on every job., done properly, quoted clearly before any work starts and a one-year guarantee.
Where we work in Angus
Intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations. Choose your town from the list to see local details, or call or email us for a quick quote.
Largest places
What else we do in Angus
- New-build mastic & snagging
- Window & door mastic
- Remedial sealant & repairs
- Gutter, fascia & soffit sealing
- External & façade joints
- Commercial & hotel sealant
- Floor & skirting joints
- Bathroom & kitchen resealing
- Sand mastic for sash & case windows
- Glazing & conservatory sealant
- Regrouting
Postcode areas we cover
Fire rated sealant in Angus: how it works
A fire seal relies on being installed the way it was tested: the right depth, the right backing and the right product for the substrate. That’s the part we focus on. We work on pipe & cable gaps, door frames and plasterboard & masonry, and common reasons people get in touch are ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed and linear gaps at the head of walls.
There’s no need to move everything out before we come, only the area right around the joints. We protect the rest, and the job takes from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access for a typical job.
- We plan the order of work and access, floor by floor or flat by flat.
- We take out any damaged or unsuitable sealant.
- Dust and loose debris are cleaned from each gap.
- We apply and tool the sealant to the product’s tested detail.
- Locations and products are written up and any gaps unsuitable for sealant are flagged.
Pricing in Angus
No two jobs are quite the same, so we quote each one individually. Size, access and the product the joint needs all make a difference, and we’ll explain the quote if you ask.
Why book with us
- Full insurance on every job
- 12-month guarantee on every job
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
Getting a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and add pictures by email if you can.
Local landmarks in Arbroath
We work in homes and buildings around Arbroath High School, Knox's Church and The Corn Exchange pub, among other places. There’s a railway station in Arbroath itself: Arbroath station. Nearby you’ll also find Arbroath Signal Tower Museum (0.6 miles south) and Arbroath Infirmary (0.6 miles south).
Where we work in Angus
Hotels, landlords, schools and businesses across Angus all have sealant to keep in order. Washroom sealant is chosen for heavy use, and fire-rated sealant fitted to the product’s tested details.
The west of Scotland is wetter than the east, but outside joints take plenty of weather everywhere, while generally soft water means less limescale indoors but no less mould. Sealants for jobs in Angus are chosen with that in mind. Angus includes coastal places, where outside joints face more wind, rain and salt than they would inland. Walls facing the sea are generally the first to need attention.
Arbroath: Letting a property close to Arbroath station? Then fire-rated sealant around pipes and cables through walls and floors needs making good whenever new services go through. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Arbroath High School, fire-stopping around service openings should be restored whenever new services go in.
When it isn’t the sealant
New sealant can’t fix everything, and we will tell you before work begins. Sealant won’t put right:
- Sign-off of the building, which sits with building control or your assessor
- Problems with the door itself rather than the gap around the frame
- Large holes that need a different fire-stopping system
Landlord and commercial work in Angus
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy. Several properties can go on one quote.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams. We can quote a run of properties together, and we’re fully insured for the work.
How we quote for fire rated sealant
We do not publish a price list, because no two jobs are the same. What we look at:
- The type of sealant required
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Any mould that needs treating
- How much there is to do
What you pay reflects the work, not a rough estimate. That is why we ask about the job first and give you a clear price before any work starts.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- Photos by email, if that is easy
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- The address or postcode of the job
- What’s wrong with the joints now
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that’s easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll explain what’s involved and give you a clear quote.
DIY versus a professional finish
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We cut it out and start again.
Different surfaces, different methods
Linear gaps
Gaps along the top of partitions are easy to miss above a ceiling. We work along the whole run so there are no open sections left.
Plasterboard walls
Service holes in plasterboard are often rough and oversized. Where a hole is bigger than the sealant’s tested range, it needs another approach, and we will tell you.
Angus: your questions answered
Is standard sealant good enough for a fire gap?
No. Standard sealants aren’t made or tested to stop fire. We cut it out and reseal with a fire-rated product.
Do you offer different sealant colours?
Yes. Sealants come in white, clear, grey and other colours for many products, and we will agree it with you first.
Do the sealants smell?
Sometimes, a little. Any smell clears as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
What’s the difference between intumescent and fire-rated sealant?
Fire-rated sealant covers any sealant tested for use in fire stopping. Intumescent types expand when heated, and they’re one option among several. The specification and the tested detail decide which is used.
How much does fire rated sealant cost in Angus?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: its size, the old material, access and the product needed. We agree the price before any work begins.
Should I try DIY first?
For a simple, easy-to-reach joint, a careful DIYer can do a reasonable job. Most DIY failures come from sealing over old material, wet joints or too much sealant.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with our work in that time, tell us and we will put it right.