Scottish Borders · Scotland
Earlston Fire Rated Sealant
Fire rated sealant in Earlston from a team with over 20 years’ experience. 180+ five-star Google reviews and a 4.9 rating.
- Unsealed gaps where pipes and cables go through a wall
- Gaps flagged on a fire risk assessment
- Open gaps behind door architraves
How we quote for fire rated sealant
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Any mould that needs treating
- The amount of work
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
Rather than a set price list, we price the job in front of us: the amount of work, the old material and the access. You will know the price before we begin.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- The type of property
- The address or postcode of the job
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- Whether it has been sealed before
To get a quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. You will have a clear quote before any work starts.
Fire rated sealant in Earlston, done properly
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 is the part we focus on, one gap at a time. We work on service penetrations, linear gaps and flats & HMOs, and common reasons people get in touch are holes left by a change of layout and old fire sealant that has split or come away.
In a smaller place like Earlston, 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 there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we’ll sort it.
- Location
- Earlston (TD4)
- Region
- Scottish Borders
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Earlston
Are the rules for fire-rated sealant different in Scotland?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like Earlston?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
What does intumescent mean?
An intumescent material expands when it’s heated. Intumescent sealants are a type of fire-rated sealant and which one is used depends on the job.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We’re fully insured, and we have been doing sealant work for more than 20 years.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes, always, and completely. New sealant won’t bond properly to old, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
Can tenants book the work?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Will there be a smell?
It depends on the product. Some products have a noticeable smell, others very little.
What does fire rated sealant cost?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. For a quick quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing and where.
What the job involves on each surface
Flats and HMOs
Converted houses often have gaps around old and new services. The gaps on your list are sealed with a fire-rated product and record where they are.
Door frames
The gap between a door frame and the wall around it needs sealing as well as the door itself. We seal that gap with a fire-rated sealant suited to the frame and wall.
Other services in Earlston
What we do, step by step
Good joint work is mostly preparation, and we don’t rush it. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. All told, the work takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are. Outside jobs in Earlston need a dry day, because sealant will not bond to a wet joint, so an outdoor job can move if the forecast changes. Indoor work goes ahead whatever the weather.
- We plan the order of work and access, floor by floor or flat by flat.
- 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
- Mention any tricky access
- Clear the area around the work
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
Getting a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us what needs doing and where, and roughly how big it is. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand.
Advice
Landlords, agents and businesses in Earlston
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
Common problems we fix in Earlston
Gaps also open up as buildings move: cracked or debonded sealant leaves an open route through the wall. Damage from cleaning, knocks and maintenance adds to it.
Look out for any of the following:
- Damaged fire sealant left by other trades
- Gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls
- Cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant
- Open joints along the top of partitions
For landlords with property near Tweedbank station, fire-rated sealant around pipes and cables through walls and floors needs making good whenever new services go through.
What to look for in a quote
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- What preparation is included
- Whether you can choose the colour
- What insurance they hold
When something else is needed
In fairness, there are a few things sealant will not fix:
- Issuing a fire rating or certificate for a building
- Fire doors that need new seals, closers or hardware
- Assessing a building’s fire safety
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Flats & HMOs
- Door frames
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Service penetrations
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Linear gaps
What fire rated sealant looks like in Earlston
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, though we don’t certify buildings or do fire risk assessments.
Community buildings like Earlston Parish Church are part of the picture too: gaps around pipes and cables are worth checking after any building work there. Managing a site like Earlston High School? Then gaps opened by contractors for new cabling are a common finding in schools and offices.
Earlston is about 5 miles east of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Earlston can book us for fire rated sealant, old or new, large or small. Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee. Across the Scottish Borders, we cover 89 places, Earlston among them. We also work in Edinburgh, around 29 miles away.
Here we cover the TD4 postcode area for fire rated sealant. We cover properties on High Street, Station Road and Westfield Place and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for fire rated sealant include Newstead (3 miles south), Gattonside (3 miles south-west), Melrose (3 miles south-west), Nether Blainslie (4 miles north-west) and Darnick (4 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Galashiels (5 miles west), Hawick (15 miles south), Kelso (10 miles east), Selkirk (9 miles south-west), Jedburgh (12 miles south-east) and Wilton (15 miles south).
Around Earlston
The nearest railway station is Tweedbank station, roughly 3.9 miles south-west. A little further out are Dingleton Hospital (3.9 miles south-west) and Mellerstain House (4.5 miles east). For a walk, there’s Bemersyde Moss and Brotherstone Hill.