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Fire Rated Sealant in Scottish Borders

Covering 89 places across the Scottish Borders for fire rated sealant, done properly, quoted clearly before any work starts and a one-year guarantee.

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Fire rated sealant across the Scottish Borders

Intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations. Choose your town from the list to see local details, or get in touch for a quick quote.

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Fire rated sealant in the Scottish Borders: how it works

A gap around a door frame, a linear joint at the head of a wall and a hole round a pipe are each sealed differently. Measuring the gap and checking what it’s made of comes first, then apply it to the depth its tested detail calls for. We work on service penetrations, door frames and pipe & cable gaps, and people most often call us about joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey and open gaps behind door architraves.

Every visit runs the same way: we look at the joints together, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, do the work and tidy away. It normally takes from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access.

We start with the survey or action list, checking the size and surfaces of every gap.
Old or unsuitable sealant is cut out and the gap cleaned.
Backing or fill is fitted where the product’s tested detail calls for it.
We apply the fire-rated or intumescent sealant to the specified depth and tool it.
Locations and products are noted so you have them on file.

Pricing in the Scottish Borders

The cost reflects the work involved, not a rough estimate. That is why we ask a few questions first and send you a clear quote before work begins.

Why book with us

20+ years of sealant experience
Arbo and Everbuild products
We leave the area clean and tidy
Rated 4.9 stars on Google

Get 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.

What’s near Galashiels

We work in homes and buildings around Galashiels, Public House and Galashiels Academy. There’s a railway station in Galashiels itself: Galashiels station. Other landmarks nearby include Borders General Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and Castle Holydean (4.4 miles south-east). Not far away are Eildon Mid Hill.

Fire rated sealant across the Scottish Borders: local notes

Hotels, landlords, schools and businesses across the Scottish Borders all have sealant to keep in order. Fire-rated sealant is installed to the manufacturer’s tested details, and washroom sealant is chosen for heavy use.

Our work covers the whole of Scotland, the Scottish Borders included. Longer journeys are planned in advance, and outdoor work around the weather. The Scottish Borders includes coastal places, where outside joints face more wind, rain and salt than they would inland. Joints on seaward walls tend to fail first.

Galashiels: Rented homes near Galashiels station change hands often, and fire-rated sealant around pipes and cables through walls and floors needs making good whenever new services go through. Managing a site like Galashiels Academy? Then fire-stopping around service openings should be restored whenever new services go in.

How the job changes by surface

Plasterboard walls

In plasterboard walls, the condition of the board edge matters. Crumbling edges are cleaned back before the sealant goes in.

Service penetrations

Wherever a service goes through a fire-resisting wall or floor, there’s a gap around it. We seal it with a product tested for that service and gap size.

When something else is needed

In fairness, there are a few things sealant won’t fix:

Openings too large for sealant, which need batts, boards or another system
Doors that aren’t fire doors in the first place
Assessing a building’s fire safety

Should I try it myself first?

A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.

Not every job suits DIY: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs call for the right materials, safe access and experience.

What happens if it’s left?

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.

What your quote should include

Whether they seal over old material or remove it
What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
Is VAT in the price?
Who turns up on the day

What affects the quote in the Scottish Borders

Every job gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:

The product the joint needs
The old material and how stubborn it is
The size of the job
Working hours on commercial sites

There are no prices on our website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote and we’ll talk you through it.

Helping us quote

Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:

If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
Any access issues, like height or stairs
Whether it has been sealed before

Need a quote? Please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. We will explain what we’d do and send you a clear quote before we start.

FAQs for the Scottish Borders

Will there be a smell?

That depends on the sealant. Some products have a noticeable smell, others very little, and any smell fades as they cure.

Do you work in the Scottish Borders?

Yes. We’re based in Crawley and work across South East England, London and Scotland, and that includes the Scottish Borders.

Do I need to be at home?

It depends on the job. Inside work needs someone to give us access.

What should I tell you?

Only a few details: the address or postcode, what’s wrong and any access issues. After that, simply send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.

Do you guarantee your work?

Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with our work in that time, tell us and we’ll put it right.

How do I get a quote for fire rated sealant in the Scottish Borders?

It depends on the job, so we quote each one individually. For a quick quote, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a short description of the job.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.

20+ yearsMastic and sealant specialists

ARBOMaster approvedApproved applicator for Arbo sealants

Fully insuredDomestic, commercial and hotels

One-year guaranteeOn every job

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