Scottish Borders · Scotland
Fire-rated sealant in Eddleston, Scottish Borders
Specialist fire rated sealant for Eddleston: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Damaged fire sealant left by other trades
- New service routes left unsealed after building work
- Gaps flagged on a fire risk assessment
About our fire rated sealant in Eddleston
Until it’s heated, intumescent sealant behaves like an ordinary sealant; in a fire it expands into the joint. The right product depends on the gap size, the substrate and what passes through, so we work to the manufacturer’s details. We are often asked to deal with gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls and new service routes left unsealed after building work, across pipe & cable gaps, flats & HMOs and linear gaps.
If you look after holiday lets, a guest house or a community building in or near Eddleston, washroom and kitchen sealant and any fire-rated joints need the same attention as anywhere.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once the job is done.
- Place
- Eddleston (EH45)
- Region
- Scottish Borders
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after new joints is easy:
- Keep photos of seals that will be hidden
- Make resealing part of every contractor’s brief
- Store the list of sealed gaps with your building paperwork
- Report cracked or damaged seals as soon as you notice them
Keep the record we give you with the building’s fire safety documents. It saves time at the next inspection or assessment.
A flagged gap shouldn’t wait for the next assessment. Have it sealed, then keep the record so the item can be closed.
When something else is needed
To be straight with you, some problems need a different trade:
- Issuing a fire rating or certificate for a building
- Large holes that need a different fire-stopping system
- Walls or floors that weren’t built to resist fire
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly.
Where we work in Eddleston
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Door frames
- Linear gaps
- Service penetrations
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Flats & HMOs
Places near Eddleston
Other services in Eddleston
Workplaces and buildings in Eddleston
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.
For buildings such as Eddleston Parish Church, service openings in its walls need the right fire-rated sealant, as in any building.
Eddleston is about 8 miles south of Penicuik, in the Scottish Borders. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Eddleston can book us for fire rated sealant. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. Eddleston is one of 89 towns and villages in the Scottish Borders where we work for fire rated sealant. Edinburgh is on our list too, about 16 miles from Eddleston.
All of EH45 is within our area for fire rated sealant. Whether your property is on Station Road, Burnside and Bellfield Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Eddleston include Peebles (4 miles south), Romannobridge (5 miles west), Cardrona (6 miles south-east), Cardrona Village (6 miles south-east) and West Linton (6 miles north-west).
Around Eddleston
Nearby you’ll also find Neidpath Castle (4.1 miles south) and Hay Lodge Hospital (4.1 miles south). For a walk, there’s Portmore Loch and Hog Hill.
What happens if it’s left?
Fire-rated sealants need more care than everyday sealant. How it’s installed changes how it performs, so we follow the maker’s details on every gap. Around Eddleston, 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.
Instead of a standard rate, we look at what your job involves: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. The price is agreed before we begin.
What you get with us
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Full insurance on every job
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- Every job guaranteed for a year
Read our cost guide or customer reviews.
Your questions about fire rated sealant in Eddleston
Can you do fire rated sealant in Eddleston?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Eddleston is part of that. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing.
Is Eddleston within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does someone need to be in?
We need access to the joints, so we’ll agree that with you when we book. Indoors, that normally means someone at home.
What do you need from me for a quote?
The location, the problem and the rough size of the job. Photos by email help too.
What does fire rated sealant cost?
The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Call for a quick quote and we’ll talk you through it.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No. We remove every bit of old sealant first, so the new sealant bonds properly.
Do you do fire sealant around door frames?
Yes, where the gap suits a sealant detail. We seal the frame-to-wall gap, not the door itself and we’ll tell you if we spot problems with the door.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes. All our work carries our one-year guarantee.
For landlords 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 regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements.
What we’re called out for in Eddleston
A lot of fire stopping is out of sight: above ceilings, inside risers and behind panels. Out of view, damage sits unnoticed until someone inspects.
The most common problems we see are:
- Unsealed gaps around fire door frames
- Seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers
- Ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed
- Gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls
Around Eddleston, as everywhere, fire rated sealant is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Before booking anyone
- What the cure time is
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- What product goes in the joint
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
What the job involves on each surface
Flats and HMOs
Working in occupied flats needs some planning. Access to flats and common areas is agreed in advance so residents know what to expect.
Door frames
Frame gaps are generally hidden behind the architrave. We seal any open gap to the product’s tested details before the trim goes back.
The process
Our applicators work methodically: protect, prepare, seal, tidy. For most jobs that takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are, and the area is left clean. Somewhere like Eddleston may be a longer drive, and the journey is planned ahead. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- We plan the order of work and access, floor by floor or flat by flat.
- We take out any damaged or unsuitable sealant.
- Gaps are cleaned of dust and loose material.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
How to 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.