Angus · Scotland
Fire-rated sealant in Craichie, Angus
Intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations for Craichie, backed by a 12-month guarantee. Ask us for a quote.
- Unsealed gaps where pipes and cables go through a wall
- New service routes left unsealed after building work
- Old fire sealant that has split or come away
Fire rated sealant in Craichie, done properly
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, and we can record what went where. Typical jobs include fire stopping disturbed by later work and gaps filled with a product that isn’t fire-rated, across pipe & cable gaps, linear gaps and door frames.
In a smaller place like Craichie, 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.
A 12-month guarantee comes as standard, so you are not left on your own once the job is done.
- Location
- Craichie (DD8)
- Region
- Angus
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Craichie questions
Do Scottish building rules affect fire-rated sealant work in Craichie?
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 don’t certify buildings or do fire risk assessments; your assessor or building control can tell you what’s required.
Will you come out to Craichie?
Yes, Craichie is covered. We work across all of Scotland, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you provide details of the products used?
Yes. We record the locations we’ve sealed and the products used to keep with your fire safety documents.
Can you tell me how many minutes the seal will last?
We don’t give ratings or certificates for our work. Your specification sets the requirement, and we fit a product whose tested details meet it.
Can I do it myself?
That depends on the joint. Work at height, movement joints, fire-rated gaps and large areas are best left to a professional.
Is intumescent sealant the same as fire-rated sealant?
Intumescent describes a material that swells in heat. Intumescent sealants are a type of fire-rated sealant and which one is used depends on the job.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes. Sealing over old sealant is the main reason resealing fails early, and it’s something we never do.
Do you guarantee your work?
Yes, always. Each job is guaranteed for twelve months, large or small.
What fire rated sealant looks like in Craichie
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.
Around Craichie, as everywhere, fire rated sealant is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Craichie is about 4 miles south-east of Forfar, in Angus. Craichie gets the same service as everywhere we cover: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. We cover 40 towns and villages across Angus. There’s also a page for Dundee, about 12 miles away.
All of DD8 is covered for fire rated sealant. We also cover the places around Craichie: Tulloes (1 mile south-east), Hillend (1 mile north-west), Lownie Moor (2 miles north-west), Letham (2 miles north-east) and Kingsmuir (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Arbroath (9 miles south-east), Forfar (4 miles north-west), Carnoustie (9 miles south-east), Kirriemuir (8 miles north-west), Brechin (10 miles north-east) and Hunter's Town (8 miles south).
Landmarks near Craichie
Other landmarks nearby include Balgavies Castle (3.6 miles north-east) and Meffan Museum and Art Gallery (3.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Craichie include Loch Fithie.
Landlord and commercial work in Craichie
We work for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies is a simple way to keep a property in good order.
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy. We can quote for more than one property at once.
When something else is needed
In fairness, there are a few things sealant won’t fix:
- Problems with the door itself rather than the gap around the frame
- Large holes that need a different fire-stopping system
- Fire risk assessments, which need a qualified assessor
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we seal
- Linear gaps
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Door frames
- Service penetrations
- Flats & HMOs
- Plasterboard & masonry
What the job involves on each surface
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.
Plasterboard walls
We check that the board around the gap is sound. Loose material is removed so the sealant has a firm edge.
Common problems we fix in Craichie
Door frames are a common weak spot. The architrave hides the gap between frame and wall, so it’s easy to leave unsealed when doors are changed.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Damaged fire sealant left by other trades
- Gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls
- New service routes left unsealed after building work
- Linear gaps at the head of walls
For buildings such as Dunnichen Church, older buildings that have had new heating or wiring often have service gaps worth checking.
Questions to ask before booking
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Who turns up on the day
- Which colour the sealant will be
How it works
The work is kept neat and contained to the joints we are treating, so you can carry on as normal. The job normally takes a few hours for a handful of gaps, and longer for a whole building. For a place like Craichie, longer drives are planned in advance. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- 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.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we’ll come back to you with a quote.
Related advice
Why it’s worth doing now in Craichie
For some gaps, sealant isn’t the right answer and another system is needed. Big openings, bundles of cables and plastic pipes may need batts, collars or wraps instead. If a gap isn’t suitable for sealant, we’ll tell you. Around Craichie, water from a failed joint in an older stone home can soak into timber and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the sealant.
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: how much there is to do, how we reach it and what it needs, plus any working-time requirements on site. Ask us for a quote and we will go through it with you.
Why book with us
- We’re fully insured
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
See our cost guide or our reviews.
Quotes for fire rated sealant in Craichie
Your quote is based on your job. We take into account:
- Working hours on commercial sites
- How easy the joints are to reach
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
Doing several joints on one visit is generally more efficient than separate visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. We will give you a clear quote for the lot.
Asking for a quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- Where the property is
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- The problem you’ve noticed
For a quote, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the location and a short description of the problem. You will have a clear quote before we start.