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Fire-rated sealant in Drumbrae, Edinburgh
Intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations in Drumbrae, with a one-year guarantee on every job. Call for a quick quote.
- Open joints along the top of partitions
- Damaged fire sealant left by other trades
- Fire seals that have cracked with movement
Fire rated sealant in Drumbrae: local notes
For seaside hotels, guest houses and holiday lets around Drumbrae, 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. Scotland has its own building regulations, the Building (Scotland) Regulations, with technical handbooks. We install fire-rated sealant to the product’s tested details, though we do not certify buildings or do fire risk assessments.
Managing a site like Craigmount High School? Then gaps opened by contractors for new cabling are a common finding in schools and offices.
Drumbrae is about 3 miles west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Every kind of property in Drumbrae is covered for fire rated sealant, old or new, large or small. Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee. Drumbrae is one of 175 places in Edinburgh we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here for fire rated sealant: EH4 and EH12. Whether your property is on Oak Lane, Rannoch Road and Hillview Road or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for fire rated sealant include Clermiston (1 mile north-east), Parkgrove (1 mile north), Corstorphine (1 mile south), Craigcrook (1 mile east) and Davidson's Mains (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles east), Leith (5 miles east), Bonnington (4 miles east), Greenside (4 miles east), Broughton (4 miles east) and Bellevue (4 miles east).
What’s near Drumbrae
We work in homes and buildings around The Torfin pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is South Gyle station, roughly 1.3 miles south. A little further out are Corstorphine Hospital (1.1 miles south-east) and War Poets Collection (2.1 miles south). The countryside around Drumbrae includes The New Leaf Co-op and Dundas Loch.
Fire rated sealant for homes and businesses in Drumbrae
A gap around a door frame, a linear joint at the head of a wall and a hole round a pipe are each sealed differently. Measuring the gap and checking what it’s made of comes first, then apply it to the depth its tested detail calls for. We work on door frames, linear gaps and service penetrations, and the jobs we see most are ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed and gaps where walls meet ceilings or slabs.
In Scotland, building work comes under the Building (Scotland) Regulations and their technical handbooks. For buildings in Drumbrae, fire-rated sealant is installed to the manufacturer’s tested details, and washroom and kitchen sealant is chosen for heavy use.
You’re covered for a year from the day we finish. If anything isn’t right with it, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Place
- Drumbrae (EH4, EH12)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Surface by surface
Linear gaps
Linear gaps run along the head of walls, at floor edges and between panels. We seal them to the tested detail, with backing where it’s needed.
Plasterboard walls
In plasterboard walls, the condition of the board edge matters. Loose material is removed so the sealant has a firm edge.
How we quote for fire rated sealant
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We take into account:
- Working hours on commercial sites
- Access and height
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- The type of sealant required
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, the access and the products needed. Ask us for a quote and we will go through it with you.
What we need to know
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- Roughly how big the job is
- Photos by email, if that is easy
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
For fire rated sealant in Drumbrae, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and you will get a clear quote before we start.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
We work for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. Sealant work between tenants is a simple way to keep a property in good order.
What happens on the day
All our tools and materials come with us in the van, so you do not need to buy or prepare anything. Once we’ve agreed what’s being done, the area is protected and the work begins. Most jobs take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are. In a city area like Drumbrae, parking may be by permit or pay-and-display, so tell us what’s nearby. For flats, mention the door entry system and any shared-stair arrangements.
- Access to each area is agreed so the work can run in order.
- Old, damaged or unsuitable sealant is removed.
- Dust and loose debris are cleaned from each gap.
- The fire-rated or intumescent sealant is applied and tooled to the tested detail.
- We record what was done and flag anything that needs a different system.
Preparing for the visit
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Tell us about any water getting in
Get a quote
We quote each job on its own, so the first step is telling us about yours. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details and send photos if you have them.
Advice
When to call us in Drumbrae
Much fire stopping is hidden: in ceiling voids, service risers and behind boxing. Out of view, damage sits unnoticed until someone inspects.
People generally contact us after spotting something like this:
- Open gaps behind door architraves
- Sealant items on a fire risk assessment action list
- Gaps filled with a product that isn’t fire-rated
- Fire seals that have cracked with movement
Rented homes near South Gyle station change hands often, and new cables or pipes through a fire-resisting wall leave a gap that needs the right sealant.
Before you book anyone
- What guarantee comes with the work
- How long to leave it before use
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- Which colour the sealant will be
FAQs for Drumbrae
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. 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.
Do you take on hotel work around Drumbrae?
Yes, we work for hotels as well as homes and businesses. Rooms can be done a few at a time, so the building stays open.
Do you provide details of the products used?
Yes. Every gap we seal is listed with the product used.
What sealant do you use?
Quality sealants from brands including Arbo and Everbuild, picked for each joint. We will tell you what we’re using and why.
Do you do fire sealant around door frames?
Yes. We often seal open gaps hidden behind the architrave. Doors, seals and closers need a door specialist.
Do you guarantee your work?
Yes, always. Each job is guaranteed for twelve months, wherever you are.
Will you assess my building’s fire safety?
No. Your fire risk assessor, designer or building control decides that. We apply fire-rated sealant to the requirements they set.
Will there be a smell?
Possibly a little. It fades as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
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Should I try it myself first?
Not every job suits DIY: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We cut it out and start again.
What happens if it’s left?
Leaving a gap until a refurbishment comes round can mean years with it open. On its own, sealing it now is a small job that doesn’t depend on other work. For landlords in Drumbrae, damp and leaks can be a Repairing Standard issue, so it’s worth fixing failed sealant before a tenant reports it.
The cost depends on the amount of work, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. You will have a clear quote before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Why us?
- One-year guarantee on every job
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants