Shetland Islands · Scotland
Fire Rated Sealant in Burravoe
Professional fire rated sealant in and around Burravoe, with old sealant always removed completely and a 12-month guarantee.
- Cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant
- Door frames with gaps between frame and wall
- Open joints along the top of partitions
Landlords, agents and businesses in Burravoe
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance.
Fire rated sealant in Burravoe, done properly
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 detail is what we take care over, gap by gap. We’re often asked to deal with sealant items on a fire risk assessment action list and open holes round services passing through fire walls, on flats & HMOs, service penetrations and pipe & cable gaps.
Commercial work around smaller Scottish places tends to mean hotels, guest houses, schools and halls rather than offices. Each needs sound sealant in its washrooms and kitchens, and fire-rated joints kept in good order.
Every job comes with a 12-month guarantee.
- Location
- Burravoe (ZE2)
- Wider area
- Shetland Islands
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What else we do in Burravoe
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us the job and we’ll take it from there. The work itself takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are, including the tidy-up. Around Burravoe, distance and access matter more than parking. Tell us how to find the property and how to reach the work.
- First we work through your list or survey, measuring each gap and checking what it’s formed in.
- 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.
- The sealant goes in to the depth its detail sets, then it’s tooled off.
- Locations and products are noted so you have them on file.
How to prepare
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
Get a quote
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 will explain what’s involved before giving you a price.
Related advice
When something else is needed
It helps to know what we cannot do too:
- Issuing a fire rating or certificate for a building
- Openings too large for sealant, which need batts, boards or another system
- Walls or floors that weren’t built to resist fire
If in doubt, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we seal
- Service penetrations
- Linear gaps
- Door frames
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Flats & HMOs
- Pipe & cable gaps
Workplaces and buildings in Burravoe
For seaside hotels, guest houses and holiday lets around Burravoe, heavy use in the busy months is hard on washroom and kitchen sealant, and any building work there should leave fire-rated joints made good. Work on the islands has to be planned around ferry crossings and the weather, so the more notice, the better.
Community buildings like St Colman's Episcopal Church are part of the picture too: service openings in its walls need the right fire-rated sealant, as in any building.
Burravoe is in the Shetland Islands. Whether you’re in the middle of Burravoe or further out, fire rated sealant is available for homes and businesses alike. Burravoe is one of 63 towns and villages in the Shetland Islands we cover.
Here we cover the ZE2 postcode area for fire rated sealant. Whether your property is on Brough Road and Meadow Bank Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Burravoe: Aywick (4 miles north), Mossbank (5 miles south-west), Firth (6 miles south-west), Mid Yell (7 miles north) and Vidlin (9 miles south). Island and remote addresses take a little more planning, so please mention your location when you drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Landmarks near Burravoe
Nearby you will also find The Old Haa (less than half a mile south). Not far away are Loch of Vatswick.
Looking after it afterwards
A little care helps the new joints last. Our advice:
- Include hidden areas like risers in routine checks
- Plan fire stopping into any work that goes through walls or floors
- Photograph sealed gaps before they’re covered up
- Get damaged fire seals looked at promptly
Look at the sealed gaps as part of your routine walk-rounds. Look for cracks, gaps or sealant that has been cut or pulled out and have them put right.
An open gap isn’t only a fire issue: noise, draughts and even pests can come through too. Sealing them early helps on every front.
What the job involves on each surface
Service penetrations
Pipes, cables and ducts passing through fire-resisting walls and floors each leave a gap. We seal it with a product tested for that service and gap size.
Flats and HMOs
Conversions usually leave a mix of old and new service holes. We seal the ones on your specification with a tested product and record where they are.
How we quote for fire rated sealant
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- When we can work, for business premises
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Any mould that needs treating
- The type of sealant required
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, any mould to treat, and whether the work is at height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can tell us:
- How we’d reach the joints
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- The rough size of the job
- Where the job is, and your postcode
Need a quote? Please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the job. We’ll explain what we’d do and give you a clear quote before we start.
Signs you need fire rated sealant in Burravoe
A lot of fire stopping is out of sight: above ceilings, inside risers and behind panels. Out of view, damage sits unnoticed until someone inspects.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Damaged fire sealant left by other trades
- Cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant
- Open joints along the top of partitions
- Gaps filled with a product that is not fire-rated
In and around Burravoe, as anywhere, good fire rated sealant starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
What to look for in a quote
- Is VAT in the price?
- What guarantee comes with the work
- What product goes in the joint
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
Questions from Burravoe
How do Scotland’s building regulations apply to fire-rated sealant in Burravoe?
Building work in Scotland comes under the Building (Scotland) Regulations and their 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.
Is Burravoe within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across all of Scotland, including the islands, where work is planned around ferry crossings. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can ordinary silicone be used in a fire-stopping gap?
No. It looks sealed but won’t perform as fire stopping. A tested fire-rated product is needed and we can apply it for you.
Can I do it myself?
Some simple jobs can be done by a careful DIYer. The usual mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using too much.
Which products do you use?
Quality sealants from brands including Arbo and Everbuild, chosen to suit the joint. We explain the product when we quote.
What does fire rated sealant cost?
The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Ask us for a quote.
Do you seal gaps around fire door frames?
Yes. The joint between frame and wall is sealed with a fire-rated sealant, to the product’s details. The door, its seals and closer are for a door specialist.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes. Sealing over old sealant is the main reason resealing fails early, and it’s something we never do.