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Fire Rated Sealant in Ferniehill
Fire rated sealant for Ferniehill and the surrounding area: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Call for a quick quote.
- Ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed
- Open gaps behind door architraves
- Open holes round services passing through fire walls
How we handle fire rated sealant in Ferniehill
Landlords, managing agents and facilities teams use us for the sealant items on a fire risk assessment for buildings in Ferniehill. If you share the list, we can quote for the gaps that need fire-rated sealant. Typical jobs include open holes round services passing through fire walls and gaps where walls meet ceilings or slabs, on door frames, service penetrations and plasterboard & masonry.
Scotland’s cities have offices, hotels, student flats, care homes and tenement blocks looked after by factors. For a building in Ferniehill, the job might be washroom resealing or fire-rated sealant around service openings.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right with it, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Location
- Ferniehill (EH17, EH16, EH22)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
When something else is needed
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what new sealant won’t do:
- Issuing a fire rating or certificate for a building
- Large holes that need a different fire-stopping system
- Fire risk assessments, which need a qualified assessor
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly.
Where we work in Ferniehill
- Linear gaps
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Service penetrations
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Flats & HMOs
- Door frames
The process
We bring everything the job needs with us, so you don’t need to buy or prepare anything. After a quick look at the joints together, we protect the area and start. It normally takes a few hours for a handful of gaps, and longer for a whole building. Inside a flat in Ferniehill, the job is planned with you; outside, shared parts may need the factor or other owners involved. It helps to know which it is when you get in touch.
- 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.
- We apply and tool the sealant to the product’s tested detail.
- Locations and products are written up and any gaps unsuitable for sealant are flagged.
How to prepare
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- Mention any parking rules near the property
Ask for a quote
For a quote, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the location and a short description of the problem. We’ll give you a clear price before any work starts.
Related advice
Fire rated sealant around Ferniehill
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.
If you let a flat or house near Shawfair station, any gap left by new services in shared walls should be closed with a fire-rated product.
Ferniehill is about 3 miles north of Bonnyrigg, in Edinburgh. From the centre of Ferniehill to the outskirts, we cover fire rated sealant for every kind of property, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. We cover 175 towns and villages across Edinburgh, large and small.
Jobs for fire rated sealant in EH17, EH16 and EH22 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Drum Avenue, Brosie Road and Hyvot Avenue, all of which we cover. Main roads around Ferniehill include the A772. We also cover Fernieside (1 mile north), Gilmerton (1 mile south), Moredun (1 mile north-west), Craigour (1 mile north-west) and Ellen's Glen (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Edinburgh (4 miles north-west), Leith (5 miles north), Bonnington (5 miles north-west), Greenside (4 miles north-west), Broughton (4 miles north-west) and Bellevue (4 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Ferniehill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Drum Park. Ferniehill’s nearest station is Shawfair station, roughly 1.6 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (1.8 miles north-west) and Ellen's Glen House (0.8 miles west). Not far away are Nether Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
Should I try it myself first?
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.
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We remove it and do the joint properly, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Aftercare tips
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Do not paint over fire sealant until it has cured
- Include fire stopping when you schedule refits
- Include hidden areas like risers in routine checks
- Take photos of fire stopping before ceilings or boxing go back
Keep the record we give you with the building’s fire safety documents. It helps whoever checks the building next.
Open gaps don’t only matter in a fire: they also let noise, draughts and sometimes pests through. Sealing them early helps on every front.
When to call us in Ferniehill
Gaps around door frames are easily missed. The architrave hides the gap between frame and wall, so it’s easy to leave unsealed when doors are changed.
Common reasons people contact us include:
- Gaps where walls meet ceilings or slabs
- Seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers
- Ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed
- Joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Liberton High School, service openings in fire-resisting walls need checking after any refurbishment.
What your quote should include
- What happens if the job turns out different
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether VAT is included
- What preparation is included
How the job changes by surface
Masonry and concrete
Masonry is dusty and porous, so preparation matters. We brush and vacuum the gap and use backing where the detail needs it before applying the sealant.
Plasterboard walls
Plasterboard partitions are common in flats, offices and conversions. The sealant has to be one tested in plasterboard for the gap we are sealing.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Ferniehill
For anyone letting property in or around Ferniehill, jobs at different addresses can go on one quote. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs.
From a single let to a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
Your questions about fire rated sealant in Ferniehill
Is Ferniehill in your area for fire rated sealant?
Yes, Ferniehill is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing, and we will give you a clear price.
Are the rules for fire-rated sealant different in Scotland?
Building work in Scotland comes under the Building (Scotland) Regulations and their technical handbooks. Whatever the rules, fire-rated sealant has to be installed to the manufacturer’s tested details, and that’s how we fit it. We don’t certify buildings or carry out fire risk assessments, so your fire risk assessor or building control will advise on what’s needed.
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.
Can you tell me which gaps need fire stopping?
No, assessment isn’t something we do. When your assessor or designer has set out what’s needed, we can quote for the fire-rated sealant items.
Can you work in occupied buildings?
Yes. Flats, HMOs, offices, schools and other occupied buildings are all part of our work. We agree access and the order of work with you first.
Can I use normal mastic around a pipe through a fire wall?
No. Ordinary silicone, caulk or foam is not tested as fire stopping. We cut it out and reseal with a fire-rated product.
Can tenants book the work?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are glad to have it sorted.
Do you provide details of the products used?
Yes. We record the locations we’ve sealed and the products used.