Orkney Islands · Scotland
Burray Village Fire Rated Sealant
Problem with your fire-stopping gaps in Burray Village? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Gaps filled with a product that is not fire-rated
- Holes left by a change of layout
- Sealant items on a fire risk assessment action list
How we handle fire rated sealant in Burray Village
Filling a fire-stopping gap with standard silicone or caulk doesn’t make it fire-rated. We cut out the wrong material and reseal with a fire-rated product tested for that kind of gap. We work on flats & HMOs, linear gaps and door frames, and people most often call us about holes left by a change of layout and unsealed gaps around fire door frames.
For holiday lets, guest houses and community buildings in or near Burray Village, washroom and kitchen sealant and any fire-rated joints need the same attention as anywhere.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee, whatever its size.
- Where
- Burray Village (KW17)
- Wider area
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is.
Nearby places to Burray Village
What else we do in Burray Village
How the visit works
We bring everything the job needs with us, so you don’t need to buy or prepare anything. Once we have agreed what’s being done, the area is protected and the work begins. It normally takes a few hours for a handful of gaps, and longer for a whole building. For a place like Burray Village, longer drives are planned in advance. Tell us about tracks, gates, a ferry crossing or anything unusual about getting there.
- We start with the survey or action list, checking the size and surfaces of every gap.
- We remove any old or unsuitable filler and clean the gap.
- Where the tested detail needs backing or fill, we fit it.
- Fire-rated or intumescent sealant is applied to the right depth and tooled.
- Locations and products are noted so you have them on file.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
Ask for a quote
For fire rated sealant in Burray Village, 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
Workplaces and buildings in Burray Village
For seaside hotels, guest houses and holiday lets around Burray Village, busy months put washrooms and kitchens under pressure, so it’s worth checking the sealant before the busiest weeks. Work on the islands has to be planned around ferry crossings and the weather, so give us as much notice as you can.
In and around Burray Village, as anywhere, good fire rated sealant starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Burray Village is about 9 miles south of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. If you need fire rated sealant in Burray Village, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We’re based in Crawley and cover the Orkney Islands, Burray Village included. We cover 51 towns and villages across the Orkney Islands, large and small.
We cover every part of the KW17 postcode area for fire rated sealant and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Lairds Road, Upper Waston Road and Sunfield or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. If you’re just outside Burray Village, we cover Grimness (1 mile south), St Margaret's Hope (2 miles south-west), St Mary's (4 miles north), Widewall (4 miles south-west) and Upper Sanday (6 miles north-east). Being one of the Orkney Islands’s larger places, Burray Village has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind. For island and remote addresses, the job takes a little more planning.
Local landmarks in Burray Village
Nearby you’ll also find W Hourston Blacksmiths Museum (2.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Echna Loch and Ward Hill.
Signs you need fire rated sealant in Burray Village
Movement in the structure can open gaps too: a seal that cracks or pulls away leaves a path for smoke. Knocks, maintenance and building work damage it further.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Unsealed gaps around fire door frames
- Linear gaps at the head of walls
- Unsealed gaps where pipes and cables go through a wall
- Holes left by a change of layout
Whether the job is in Burray Village itself or nearby, the right material for each joint matters as much as a neat finish.
Comparing quotes
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- Whether VAT is included
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- How long the guarantee is
Why it’s worth doing now in Burray Village
Fire-rated sealants need more care than everyday sealant. Depth, backing and surface preparation all affect how a seal performs, and we work to the product details every time. When the nearest tradesperson is a drive away, it’s tempting to leave a small leak, but water behind a failed seal does the most damage when nobody’s watching.
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one gets its own quote. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all make a difference, and we’ll explain the quote if you ask.
Why Burray Village clients choose us
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
Read our cost guide and our reviews.
Common questions in Burray Village
Can you do fire rated sealant in Burray Village?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Burray Village is part of that. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing.
Is Burray Village within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, including the islands, where work is planned around ferry crossings. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Should I try DIY first?
That depends on the joint. High-level, external movement and fire-rated joints are professional jobs.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Where the job is, what the problem is and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help too.
Will you assess my building’s fire safety?
No. That’s for a fire risk assessor, designer or building control. Our job is applying the sealant to their specification.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Just list everything you need and we’ll quote it together.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No. Fresh sealant does not stick to old sealant, and anything trapped underneath, including mould and water, stays there. We remove it all first.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We’re an ARBOMaster approved applicator, the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants.
What we can’t put right
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what new sealant won’t do:
- Fire doors that need new seals, closers or hardware
- Fire risk assessments, which need a qualified assessor
- Large holes that need a different fire-stopping system
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Door frames
- Linear gaps
- Flats & HMOs
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Service penetrations
How the job changes by surface
Plasterboard walls
Holes in plasterboard are often cut roughly for services. Gaps that are too big for sealant alone need a different detail and we’ll flag it.
Linear gaps
Long, narrow gaps appear where walls meet slabs and ceilings. They’re sealed with a fire-rated sealant over backing where the detail calls for it.
Aftercare tips
Looking after new joints is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Ask which product was used before you paint
- Tell trades working in the building that fire seals must be put back
- Never patch a fire seal with standard sealant
- Store the list of sealed gaps with your building paperwork
File the record of locations and products with your fire safety paperwork. It saves time at the next inspection or assessment.
If a fire risk assessment has flagged a gap, don’t leave it for the next one. Have it sealed, then keep the record.