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Fire-rated sealant in Carrick Knowe, Edinburgh
We cover Carrick Knowe for intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
- Holes left by a change of layout
- Unsealed gaps around fire door frames
- Fire seals that have cracked with movement
What fire rated sealant looks like in Carrick Knowe
For seaside hotels, guest houses and holiday lets around Carrick Knowe, 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. There are hotels and other places to stay in and around Carrick Knowe. Hotel work can be planned room by room, with out-of-hours working where needed.
If you let a flat or house near South Gyle station, new cables or pipes through a fire-resisting wall leave a gap that needs the right sealant. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Scotus Academy, gaps opened by contractors for new cabling are a common finding in schools and offices. For buildings such as St Anne's Parish Church, gaps around pipes and cables are worth checking after any building work there.
Carrick Knowe is about 3 miles west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Jobs in Carrick Knowe get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. We cover 175 towns and villages across Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the EH12, EH11 and EH14 postcode area for fire rated sealant. You’ll find streets such as Roull Road, Station Road and Dovecot Road, and we cover them all. Carrick Knowe sits on or near the A8. Close by, we work in Saughton (1 mile south), Stenhouse (1 mile south-east), Broomhouse (1 mile south-west), Corstorphine (1 mile north-west) and Balgreen (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (3 miles east), Leith (5 miles north-east), Bonnington (4 miles north-east), Greenside (4 miles north-east), Broughton (4 miles north-east) and Bellevue (3 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Carrick Knowe
Typical jobs here are in homes near Saughton Park, Balgreen Primary School and Gabrielle Keiller Library, among other places. The closest station to Carrick Knowe is South Gyle station, about 1 mile west. Nearby you will also find The Gyle Shopping Centre (1.6 miles west) and Craigcrook Castle (1.3 miles north). Open spaces near Carrick Knowe include Corstorphine Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
Fire rated sealant in Carrick Knowe
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. If you have holes left by a change of layout and open joints along the top of partitions, we can help, whatever the surface.
Scotland has its own building regulations, with their own technical handbooks. In Carrick Knowe, as anywhere, fire-rated sealant goes in to the product’s tested details and washroom sealant is chosen to cope with heavy use.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we will sort it.
- Place
- Carrick Knowe (EH12, EH11, EH14)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do, step by step
All our tools and materials come with us in the van, so you do not need to buy or prepare anything. After a quick look at the joints together, we protect the area and start. It normally takes from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access. Parking in city streets around Carrick Knowe can be tight or controlled, so it helps to know about permits or nearby bays. For flats, mention the door entry system and any shared-stair arrangements.
- We go through the gaps on your list or survey and check each one’s size and substrate.
- We remove any old or unsuitable filler and clean the gap.
- 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.
- Finally, we list where we worked and what we used, for your records.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
Ask for a quote
For a quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the location and a short description of the problem. You’ll have a clear quote before any work starts.
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How the job changes by surface
Masonry and concrete
Masonry is dusty and porous, so preparation matters. The gap is cleaned and backed where required before the sealant goes in.
Service penetrations
Service penetrations are where new gaps often appear. We clean out what’s there and reseal to the right depth.
What affects the quote in Carrick Knowe
Your quote is based on your job. We look at:
- The type of sealant required
- The number of rooms or windows
- Access and height
- The size of the job
What you pay reflects the work, not a rough estimate. That’s why we ask a few questions first and give you a clear quote before work begins.
What to tell us for a quote
To make quoting easier, let us know:
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- If someone has resealed it before
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- How we’d reach the joints
There’s no standard price list, because every job is different. Instead, we give you a clear quote for your job. To get started, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Landlord and commercial work in Carrick Knowe
For anyone letting property in or around Carrick Knowe, several properties can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and pictures by email help.
Letting agents and landlords in Carrick Knowe can book us as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies is a simple way to keep a property in good order before the next move-in.
Looking after it afterwards
A little care helps the new joints last. Our advice:
- Never patch a fire seal with standard sealant
- Plan fire stopping into any work that goes through walls or floors
- Ask which product was used before you paint
- Check risers, ceiling voids and cupboards during building checks
Don’t drill through or remove a fire seal without putting it back properly. If you need new services through a sealed wall, plan the fire stopping as part of the job.
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.
FAQs for Carrick Knowe
Do you work for landlords with property near South Gyle station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear price.
How do Scotland’s building regulations apply to fire-rated sealant in Carrick Knowe?
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.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. ARBOMaster is the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants, and we’re part of it.
How much does fire rated sealant cost in Carrick Knowe?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: how much there is, what’s there now, how we reach it and what it needs. You will get a clear quote before we start.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
Our base is in Crawley, West Sussex, and we work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Do you do fire sealant around door frames?
Yes, where the gap suits a sealant detail. Our work is the gap around the frame and we will tell you if we spot problems with the door.
Can you give us a record of the work?
Yes. When the job is done, we give you the locations and products. Tell us if your assessor needs it in a particular format.
Do you offer different sealant colours?
Generally, yes. Sealants come in white, clear, grey and other colours, and we’ll agree it with you first.
What sealant work can’t fix
To be straight with you, there are a few things sealant will not fix:
- Deciding what fire stopping a building needs
- Certifying a building or signing off its fire safety
- Construction that does not provide fire resistance on its own
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly.
Where we work in Carrick Knowe
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Service penetrations
- Flats & HMOs
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Door frames
- Linear gaps
Should I try it myself first?
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.