Angus · Scotland
Colliston Fire Rated Sealant
Intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations for Colliston, backed by a 12-month guarantee. Call for a quick quote.
- Gaps where walls meet ceilings or slabs
- Damaged fire sealant left by other trades
- Open holes round services passing through fire walls
Fire rated sealant around Colliston
Scotland has its own building regulations, the Building (Scotland) Regulations, with technical handbooks. We install fire-rated sealant to the product’s tested details; we don’t certify buildings or carry out fire risk assessments.
In and around Colliston, as anywhere, good fire rated sealant starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Colliston is about 3 miles north-west of Arbroath, in Angus. Whether you’re in the middle of Colliston or further out, we cover fire rated sealant for every kind of property, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. 40 places in Angus are on our list, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Dundee, about 15 miles away.
All of DD11 is covered for fire rated sealant. We also cover the places around Colliston: St Vigeans (2 miles south-east), Arbroath (3 miles south-east), Friockheim (3 miles north), Balmirmer (4 miles south-west) and Inverkeilor (5 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Forfar (10 miles west), Carnoustie (7 miles south-west), Kirriemuir (15 miles west), Brechin (10 miles north), Hunter's Town (7 miles south-west) and Gardynebourg (7 miles south-west).
Around Colliston
Colliston’s nearest station is Arbroath station, roughly 3.2 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Braikie Castle (4 miles north) and St Vigeans Sculptured Stones Museum (2.4 miles south-east).
Fire rated sealant for homes and businesses in Colliston
Where services or frames pass through a fire-resisting wall or floor, the gap around them needs a fire-rated seal. Each gap is sealed to the product maker’s tested detail for its size and substrate. We work on door frames, pipe & cable gaps and plasterboard & masonry, and common reasons people get in touch are sealant items on a fire risk assessment action list and ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed.
In a smaller place like Colliston, commercial jobs are more likely to be a hotel, guest house, school, surgery or community hall than an office block. Each needs sound sealant in its washrooms and kitchens, and fire-rated joints kept in good order.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right with it in that time, tell us and we will put it right.
- Place
- Colliston (DD11)
- Wider area
- Angus
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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Quotes for fire rated sealant in Colliston
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- Access and height
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- Any mould that needs treating
Rather than a set price list, we price the job in front of us: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. The price is agreed before we begin.
What we need to know
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Please mention:
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- The rough size of the job
- If someone has resealed it before
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that is easier. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll explain what’s involved before giving you a price.
What we do, step by step
A visit follows a simple pattern: we check the joints, protect the area around them, do the work and tidy away. It normally takes a few hours for a handful of gaps, and longer for a whole building. For a place like Colliston, 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.
- Anything that isn’t fit for the job comes out, and the gap is cleaned.
- Backing or fill is fitted where the product’s tested detail calls for it.
- We apply the fire-rated or intumescent sealant to the specified depth and tool it.
- Finally, we list where we worked and what we used, for your records.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
Ask for a quote
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is.
Advice
Aftercare tips
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. We recommend:
- Never patch a fire seal with standard sealant
- Photograph sealed gaps before they’re covered up
- Store the list of sealed gaps with your building paperwork
- Include fire stopping when you schedule refits
Leave the sealant to cure fully before painting near it. Not every fire-rated sealant takes paint, so ask us which we used.
Any job that breaks through a wall or ceiling should include resealing. Catching it then saves a separate visit later.
What happens if it’s left?
Items left open on a fire risk assessment tend to come back at the next review. Getting them done and written up means you can show the action was taken. In an older home around Colliston, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster.
What it costs depends on how much there is to do, how hard the old material is to remove and access to the work. You will have a clear quote before any work starts.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Colliston
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
See our cost guide or customer reviews.
What we cannot put right
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Openings too large for sealant, which need batts, boards or another system
- Walls or floors that weren’t built to resist fire
- Issuing a fire rating or certificate for a building
If in doubt, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Linear gaps
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Flats & HMOs
- Service penetrations
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Door frames
FAQs for Colliston
Are the rules for fire-rated sealant different in Scotland?
Scotland has its own building regulations, the Building (Scotland) Regulations, with their own technical handbooks. Whatever the rules, fire-rated sealant has to be installed to the manufacturer’s tested details, and that is how we fit it. We don’t certify buildings or do fire risk assessments; your assessor or building control can tell you what’s required.
Do you cover smaller places like Colliston?
Yes. Colliston is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across all of Scotland. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes. We cut out all the old sealant and clean the joint.
Where do you work from?
Our base is Crawley. Our area covers South East England, London and Scotland.
Can I do it myself?
You can, for simple jobs. The key is preparation: remove all the old material and work on a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
Do you work in flats, HMOs and commercial buildings?
Yes, in flats, HMOs, schools, offices and other buildings, occupied or empty. Let us know the building’s hours and we will plan the work to suit.
Which products do you use?
Quality sealants from brands including Arbo and Everbuild, picked for each joint. We’ll tell you what we’re using and why.
How much does fire rated sealant cost in Colliston?
The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Ask us for a quote and we will talk you through it.
What the job involves on each surface
Linear gaps
Long, narrow gaps appear where walls meet slabs and ceilings. We seal them to the tested detail, with backing where it’s needed.
Plasterboard walls
We check that the board around the gap is sound. Loose material is removed so the sealant has a firm edge.
Do you need fire rated sealant in Colliston?
If the sealant is too shallow, has the wrong backing or sits on a dusty surface, it is not installed as tested. We see plenty of fire stopping that was hurried, especially where it was squeezed in at the end of a project.
Common reasons people contact us are:
- New service routes left unsealed after building work
- Unsealed gaps around fire door frames
- Gaps where walls meet ceilings or slabs
- Damaged fire sealant left by other trades
If you let a flat or house near Arbroath station, any gap left by new services in shared walls should be closed with a fire-rated product.
What to look for in a quote
- How hidden problems are handled
- What preparation is included
- When the joint can take water or movement
- Whether you can choose the colour