Midlothian · Scotland
Fire-rated sealant in Auchendinny, Midlothian
We cover Auchendinny for intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
- Ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed
- Open gaps behind door architraves
- Gaps where walls meet ceilings or slabs
Aftercare tips
Good habits help new joints last longer. Our tips:
- Get damaged fire seals looked at promptly
- Ask every contractor to reseal any fire stopping they disturb
- File the fire-stopping record where your assessor can find it
- Take pictures of fire stopping before ceilings or boxing go back
Follow the cure time we give you before decorating over the sealant. Not every fire-rated sealant takes paint.
Any job that breaks through a wall or ceiling should include resealing. Catching it then saves a separate visit later.
Fire rated sealant in Auchendinny, done properly
We do not assess buildings or decide what fire stopping is needed; your assessor, designer or building control sets that out. Our part is applying the specified sealant carefully, to the right depth and with the right backing. Common call-outs are for open holes round services passing through fire walls and ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed, across service penetrations, pipe & cable gaps and plasterboard & masonry.
If you look after holiday lets, a guest house or a community building in or near Auchendinny, the washrooms and kitchens need the same care as any city building, and fire-rated joints should be kept in good order.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Location
- Auchendinny (EH26)
- Wider area
- Midlothian
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Why act early in Auchendinny
Items left open on a fire risk assessment tend to come back at the next review. Getting them done and written up gives you evidence that the item was dealt with. Around Auchendinny, water from a failed joint in an older stone home can soak into timber and plaster.
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one gets its own quote. Size, access and the product the joint needs all play a part, and we will explain the quote if you ask.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Auchendinny
- We are fully insured
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- We never seal over old sealant
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read what affects the cost and our reviews.
The process
On the day, we start by going over the job with you. We protect the surfaces around the joints before work begins. Most jobs take a few hours for a handful of gaps, and longer for a whole building. Outdoor work around Auchendinny depends on the weather, as sealant needs a dry surface, so external jobs may need to move if the day turns wet. Work indoors is not affected.
- 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.
- The fire-rated or intumescent sealant is applied and tooled to the tested detail.
- Locations and products are written up and any gaps unsuitable for sealant are flagged.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored near the joints
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
Ask for a quote
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and add photos by email if you can.
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Do you need fire rated sealant in Auchendinny?
Gaps around door frames are easily missed. The architrave hides the gap between frame and wall, so it can be left open when a door is replaced.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- New service routes left unsealed after building work
- Fire seals that have cracked with movement
- Damaged fire sealant left by other trades
- Joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey
Community buildings like Glencorse Parish Church are part of the picture too: older buildings that have had new heating or wiring often have service gaps worth checking.
Comparing quotes
- What preparation is included
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- How the colour is chosen
- How much experience the applicator has
Honest limits
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Fire risk assessments, which need a qualified assessor
- Certifying a building or signing off its fire safety
- Doors that are not fire doors in the first place
If in doubt, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we seal
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Door frames
- Service penetrations
- Linear gaps
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Flats & HMOs
What fire rated sealant looks like in Auchendinny
In Scotland, building work comes under the Building (Scotland) Regulations and their technical handbooks. Fire-rated sealant is installed to the manufacturer’s tested details; we do not certify buildings or carry out fire risk assessments.
If you look after a building such as Beeslack Community High School, service openings in fire-resisting walls need checking after any refurbishment.
Auchendinny is about 1 mile north-east of Penicuik, in Midlothian. For fire rated sealant in and around Auchendinny, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We cover Midlothian from our Crawley base, Auchendinny included. Our area takes in 33 places across Midlothian. We also work in Edinburgh, around 7 miles away.
Work in EH26 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Glencorse Park, Graham's Road and Old Dalmore Terrace and the roads around them. We also cover Roslin (1 mile north-east), Bilston (2 miles north), Rosewell (2 miles east), Loanhead (3 miles north-east) and Old Pentland (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bonnyrigg (4 miles north-east), Dalkeith (6 miles north-east), Gorebridge (6 miles east), Newtongrange (5 miles east), Mayfield (6 miles east) and Shawfair (7 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Auchendinny
Well-known places in the area include Rosslynlee Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Oldwoodhouselee Castle (less than half a mile south-east). Open spaces near Auchendinny include Edgelaw Reservoir and Castle Law.
Also in Auchendinny
Should I try it myself first?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
If you are set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Auchendinny
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too in Auchendinny and across Midlothian. We can quote a run of properties together.
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance.
Your questions about fire rated sealant in Auchendinny
How do Scotland’s building regulations apply to fire-rated sealant in Auchendinny?
Scotland has its own building regulations, the Building (Scotland) Regulations, with their own technical handbooks. Fire-rated sealant has to go in to the product’s tested details, and we follow them. We do not certify buildings or carry out fire risk assessments, so your fire risk assessor or building control will advise on what’s needed.
Will you come out to Auchendinny?
Yes, Auchendinny is covered. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Where do you work from?
Mr Mastic is based in Crawley. Our applicators cover Auchendinny, along with the rest of our area.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes. Just list everything you need and we’ll quote it together.
How long will you be here?
As a guide, most jobs take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are. Bigger jobs take longer.
What do you need from me for a quote?
A short description and the location, with pictures by email if possible. If we need more, we’ll ask.
Which products do you use?
Each joint gets the product that suits it. Where it moves, gets wet or faces the weather makes a difference, and we’ll tell you what we’re using.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If anything isn’t right with the work within the year, let us know and we’ll sort it.