Aberdeenshire · Scotland
Fire Rated Sealant in Fetterangus
Fire-stopping gaps in Fetterangus need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant.
- Standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap
- Fire seals that have cracked with movement
- Joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey
Leave it or put it right?
An unsealed gap lets smoke and fire get round a wall that was built to hold them back. Sealing it properly restores what the wall was there to do, and the sealing itself is often a contained piece of work. In a place like Fetterangus, small leaks are easy to put off, but water behind a failed seal does the most damage when nobody’s watching.
Every job is a little different, so we quote each one individually. Size, access and the product the joint needs all make a difference, and we’ll explain the quote if you ask.
What you get with us
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
Fire rated sealant in Fetterangus, done properly
Intumescent sealant looks much like any other sealant until it gets hot; in a fire it expands into the joint. The right product depends on the gap size, the substrate and what passes through. We are often asked to deal with open joints along the top of partitions and door frames with gaps between frame and wall, across plasterboard & masonry, flats & HMOs and pipe & cable gaps.
In a smaller place like Fetterangus, 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.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, whatever its size.
- Place
- Fetterangus (AB42)
- Wider area
- Aberdeenshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Fire rated sealant in Fetterangus: local notes
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.
Schools such as Peterhead Academy are buildings too, and gaps opened by contractors for new cabling are a common finding in schools and offices.
Fetterangus is about 9 miles west of Peterhead, in Aberdeenshire. For fire rated sealant in and around Fetterangus, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We are based in Crawley and cover Aberdeenshire. Our Aberdeenshire coverage runs to 161 places, and Fetterangus is one of them. You can also see our page for Aberdeen, roughly 27 miles from Fetterangus.
Every address in AB42 is covered for fire rated sealant, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on North Place, Duke Street and Pitfour Crescent. Close by, we work in Mintlaw (2 miles south), Old Deer (2 miles south), New Leeds (2 miles north), Stuartfield (3 miles south) and Longside (4 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Peterhead (9 miles east), Fraserburgh (9 miles north), Ellon (13 miles south), Roanheads (10 miles east), Clerkhill (9 miles east) and Port Henry (10 miles east).
Around Fetterangus
In Fetterangus, that means homes and buildings near Aden Country Park. Other landmarks nearby include Maud Hospital (4.3 miles south-west) and Brucklay Castle (4.7 miles west). The countryside around Fetterangus includes Pitfour Lake and Mormond Hill.
Fetterangus questions
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 is how we fit it. We do not certify buildings or do fire risk assessments; your assessor or building control can tell you what’s required.
Will you come out to Fetterangus?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across all of Scotland. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We’re an ARBOMaster approved applicator, which is run for the Arbo sealant brand.
Can you give us a record of the work?
Yes. We record the locations we have sealed and the products used to keep with your fire safety documents.
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.
Which products do you use?
We choose the sealant for the joint, not the other way round. Where it moves, gets wet or faces the weather makes a difference, and we’ll explain our choice.
How much does fire rated sealant cost in Fetterangus?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: its size, the old material, access and the product needed. We agree the price before any work begins.
Do you carry out fire risk assessments?
No. We work from the specification you give us and install to the manufacturer’s details.
Aftercare tips
How long the joints last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Photograph sealed gaps before they’re covered up
- Include fire stopping when you schedule refits
- Ask which product was used before you paint
- Make resealing part of every contractor’s brief
Tell other trades that the gaps have been sealed, and ask them to reseal anything they cut through. Later work is a common cause of damaged fire stopping.
It’s easiest to seal gaps while they’re few and easy to reach. Leave them and each new job adds another hole and the list grows.
Different surfaces, different methods
Door frames
A door can only do its job if the gap behind its frame is sealed too. We seal that gap with a fire-rated sealant suited to the frame and wall.
Plasterboard walls
We check that the board around the gap is sound. Loose material is removed so the sealant has a firm edge.
Do you need fire rated sealant in Fetterangus?
Many open fire-stopping gaps are made after the building is finished. Electricians, plumbers and data installers drill through walls and ceilings and the hole round the new service is not always sealed again.
The problems people usually mention when they call include:
- Old fire sealant that has split or come away
- Standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap
- Damaged fire sealant left by other trades
- Gaps left after a refit or conversion
For buildings such as Fetterangus Church, gaps around pipes and cables are worth checking after any building work there.
Before you book anyone
- When the joint can take water or movement
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- How hidden problems are handled
Can I do it myself?
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
Other services in Fetterangus
What happens on the day
You don’t need to clear the whole room or building, only the area right around the joints. We protect the rest, and the job takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are for a typical job. Somewhere like Fetterangus may be a longer drive, and the journey is planned ahead. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- Access to each area is agreed so the work can run in order.
- We take out any damaged or unsuitable sealant.
- Dust and loose debris are cleaned from each gap.
- We apply and tool the sealant to the product’s tested detail.
- We record what was done and flag anything that needs a different system.
Preparing for the visit
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
Ask for a quote
Want a quote for fire rated sealant? Please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
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What affects the cost of fire rated sealant
Jobs vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- When we can work, for business premises
- The size of the job
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
The cost depends on how much there is to do, how hard the old material is to remove and how easy the joints are to reach. You will have a clear quote before any work starts.
What to tell us for a quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to know:
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- The address or postcode of the job
- What’s wrong with the joints now
There’s no standard price list. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To arrange one, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.