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Balerno Fire Rated Sealant
Professional fire rated sealant in and around Balerno, with old sealant always removed completely and a one-year guarantee.
- Unsealed gaps around fire door frames
- Gaps flagged on a fire risk assessment
- Open holes round services passing through fire walls
Leave it or put it right?
Paying for fire stopping that has to be redone is a false economy. If the details weren’t followed, the seal may need redoing when the building is next checked. In a place like Balerno, small leaks are easy to put off, but water behind a failed seal does the most damage when nobody’s watching.
Instead of a standard rate, we look at what your job involves: the amount of work, the old material and the access. The price is agreed before we begin.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Balerno
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
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Fire rated sealant in Balerno
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, one gap at a time. We work on pipe & cable gaps, plasterboard & masonry and service penetrations, and common reasons people get in touch are unsealed gaps where pipes and cables go through a wall and gaps flagged on a fire risk assessment.
For a place like Balerno, the journey and timings are planned in advance, so it can be fitted around bookings or opening times where possible.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard.
- Where
- Balerno (EH14)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
When it is not the sealant
To be straight with you, there are a few things sealant will not fix:
- Certifying a building or signing off its fire safety
- Construction that does not provide fire resistance on its own
- Problems with the door itself rather than the gap around the frame
If you are not sure, just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Where we work in Balerno
- Flats & HMOs
- Service penetrations
- Linear gaps
- Door frames
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Plasterboard & masonry
How it works
Most of a good job is in the preparation, so that is where we spend the time. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. All told, the work takes from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access. In smaller Scottish places, parking is generally less of an issue than access and distance. Let us know how to find you and how to reach the joints, and the visit is planned around that.
- We go through the gaps on your list or survey and check each one’s size and substrate.
- 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.
- The sealant goes in to the depth its detail sets, then it’s tooled off.
- We record the locations and products used for your records.
Before we arrive
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Tell us if parking is tricky
How to get a quote
If you’re in Balerno and need fire rated sealant, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and we’ll agree the price before any work begins.
Related advice
When to call us in Balerno
Much fire stopping is hidden: above ceilings, inside risers and behind panels. Out of view, damage sits unnoticed until someone inspects.
The problems people generally mention when they call are:
- Old fire sealant that has split or come away
- Gaps flagged on a fire risk assessment
- Unsealed gaps where pipes and cables go through a wall
- Linear gaps at the head of walls
For landlords with property near Curriehill station, fire-rated sealant around pipes and cables through walls and floors needs making good whenever new services go through.
Before you book anyone
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- What happens if the job turns out different
- Are they insured?
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
Fire rated sealant around Balerno
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 Balerno Community High School, fire-stopping around service openings should be restored whenever new services go in. Community buildings like St Mungo's Episcopal Church are part of the picture too: gaps around pipes and cables are worth checking after any building work there.
Balerno is about 6 miles north-west of Penicuik, in Edinburgh. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Balerno can book us for fire rated sealant, old or new, large or small. The work is guaranteed for a year. Our Edinburgh coverage runs to 175 places, and Balerno is one of them. There’s also a page for Edinburgh, roughly 6 miles from Balerno.
Work in EH14 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Bridge Road, Main Street and Bavelaw Road, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Balerno, we cover Curriehill (1 mile north-east), Glenbrook (1 mile west), Currie (1 mile north-east), Warriston (1 mile north) and Riccarton (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (6 miles north-east), Leith (9 miles north-east), Bonnington (9 miles north-east), Greenside (8 miles north-east), Broughton (8 miles north-east) and Bellevue (8 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Balerno
Around Balerno, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Public House and Malleny Park. Balerno’s nearest station is Curriehill station, about 1.3 miles north-east. A little further out are Linburn Centre (2.9 miles west) and The Gyle Shopping Centre (3.8 miles north). Not far away are Warklaw Hill.
Quotes for fire rated sealant in Balerno
You will get a clear quote before work begins. It takes into account:
- Working hours on commercial sites
- The number and length of the joints
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Any mould that needs treating
The cost depends on how much there is to do, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. You’ll have a clear quote before any work starts.
What to tell us for a quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Where the property is
There’s no standard price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, we give you a clear quote for your job. To arrange one, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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Questions from Balerno
Are the rules for fire-rated sealant different in Scotland?
Building work in Scotland comes under the Building (Scotland) Regulations and their 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 carry out fire risk assessments, so your fire risk assessor or building control will advise on what’s needed.
Do you work for landlords with property near Curriehill station?
Yes, we work for landlords and letting agents. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear price.
Do you come to Balerno?
Yes. We are based in Crawley and work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes, always, and completely. New silicone does not stick to old silicone, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
Will you leave a mess?
Not at all. The area is protected while we work and cleaned up afterwards.
Can you give us a record of the work?
Yes. Every gap we seal is listed with the product used, so you have it on file.
Do you work in flats, HMOs and commercial buildings?
Yes, whether the building is a school, an office, flats or an HMO, and whether it’s in use or not. Tell us how the building is used and we’ll plan around it.
Are you insured?
Yes. We’re fully insured, and we have been doing sealant work for more than 20 years.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
We work for landlords and agents as well as householders. Sealant work between tenants is a simple way to keep a property in good order.
For anyone letting property in or around Balerno, several properties can go on one quote. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and pictures by email help.
Keeping the joints in good condition
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. Our tips:
- Store the list of sealed gaps with your building paperwork
- Don’t fill fire-stopping gaps with ordinary foam or silicone
- Make resealing part of every contractor’s brief
- Check risers, ceiling voids and cupboards during building checks
Don’t drill through or remove a fire seal without putting it back properly. New services through a sealed wall should include fire stopping in the plan.
Small gaps around services are simple to deal with while there are only a few. Over time, more work adds more holes and the job gets bigger.