Glasgow · Scotland
Govan Fire Rated Sealant
Intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations in Govan, with a 12-month guarantee on every job. Ask us for a quote.
- Seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers
- Open joints along the top of partitions
- Ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed
FAQs for Govan
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 take on hotel work around Govan?
Yes, hotels and guest houses are among the places we work. Rooms can be done a few at a time, so the building stays open.
Can I use normal mastic around a pipe through a fire wall?
No. Where a fire-rated seal is needed, it has to be a product tested for that use.
Is intumescent sealant the same as fire-rated sealant?
Fire-rated sealant covers any sealant tested for use in fire stopping. Intumescent types expand when heated, and they’re one of the options. The specification and the tested detail decide which is used.
Can tenants book the work?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often happy for the work to be arranged.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
Mr Mastic is based in Crawley. We cover Govan and the rest of Glasgow.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No. The old sealant always comes out first, so the new joint bonds to clean surfaces.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. Mr Mastic is an ARBOMaster approved applicator and we’re fully insured too.
Fire rated sealant for homes and businesses in Govan
Deciding which gaps need fire stopping is not our role; that comes from your fire risk assessor, designer or building control. What we do is apply the right product to that specification, properly and neatly. We work on linear gaps, plasterboard & masonry and flats & HMOs, and the jobs we see most are ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed and open gaps behind door architraves.
In Scotland’s cities, hotels and student accommodation need sealant work done without emptying the building, so jobs in Govan can be programmed room by room, with out-of-hours working possible to arrange.
A 12-month guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after we’ve gone.
- Place
- Govan (G51, G11, G3)
- Region
- Glasgow
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the cost of fire rated sealant
Jobs vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- How many areas need sealing
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- Access and height
- The type of sealant required
The cost reflects the work involved, not a rough estimate. That is why we ask about the job first and give you a clear price before any work starts.
Asking for a quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to know:
- Whether it has been sealed before
- The address or postcode of the job
- Roughly how big the job is
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
We do not publish a price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To arrange one, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Why deal with it now?
If an assessor has flagged gaps, it makes sense to close them before the next review. Getting them done and written up gives you evidence that the item was dealt with. For landlords in Govan, damp and leaks can be a Repairing Standard issue, so failed sealant is best replaced before it becomes a complaint.
The cost depends on the size of the job, how hard the old material is to remove and access to the work. You will have a clear quote before any work starts.
Why Govan customers choose us
- Tidy, careful work
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- We’re fully insured
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
See how sealant jobs are priced and our reviews.
Aftercare tips
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Keep the record of products and locations with your fire safety documents
- Plan fire stopping into any work that goes through walls or floors
- Report cracked or damaged seals as soon as you notice them
- Look in service cupboards and ceiling voids from time to time
Do not drill through or remove a fire seal without putting it back properly. New services through a sealed wall should include fire stopping in the plan.
Leave a fire-stopping gap open and smoke can move through the building much more easily. Closing it is normally a straightforward job.
DIY versus a professional finish
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
What we do, step by step
Before we leave, we go over the finished joints with you and explain the cure time. The work normally takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are, depending on the amount of work. In a Scottish city, a lot of jobs are in tenement flats, up a common stair from a shared close. For a job in Govan, tell us the floor, how the door entry system works and where we can park nearby.
- We plan the order of work and access, floor by floor or flat by flat.
- Old, damaged or unsuitable sealant is removed.
- Gaps are cleaned of dust and loose material.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Let us know about parking restrictions
How to get a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we will talk you through what we’d do. Whenever you are ready, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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For landlords and businesses
If you manage several properties in or around Govan, jobs at different addresses can go on one quote. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and photos by email help.
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
Surface by surface
Linear gaps
Linear gaps run along the head of walls, at floor edges and between panels. They’re sealed with a fire-rated sealant over backing where the detail calls for it.
Plasterboard walls
Holes in plasterboard are often cut roughly for services. Gaps that are too big for sealant alone need a different detail.
Other services in Govan
Commercial buildings in Govan
Scotland has its own building regulations, the Building (Scotland) Regulations, with technical handbooks. Fire-rated sealant is installed to the manufacturer’s tested details; we do not certify buildings or carry out fire risk assessments. Govan has hotels and guest accommodation in and around it. Hotel work can be planned room by room, with out-of-hours working where needed.
For landlords with property near Partick station, new cables or pipes through a fire-resisting wall leave a gap that needs the right sealant. If you look after a church, hall or community building such as St Mary's Church, service openings in its walls need the right fire-rated sealant, as in any building.
Govan is about 1 mile south of Partickhill, in Glasgow. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Govan is covered for fire rated sealant. The work is guaranteed for a year. Govan is one of 183 towns and villages in Glasgow we cover.
Work in G51, G11 and G3 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Govan Road, Pearce Lane and Broomloan Road. Nearby, we also carry out fire rated sealant in Moorepark (1 mile south), Ibrox (1 mile south), Partick (1 mile north), Thornwood (1 mile north-west) and Linthouse (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Calton (3 miles east), Langside (3 miles south-east), Yoker (4 miles north-west), Mount Florida (3 miles south-east), Hillpark (3 miles south) and Merrylee (4 miles south).
Near you in Govan
Typical jobs here are in homes near Isabella Elder Rose Garden, Glasgow University Library and St Peter's Boys School, among other places. Govan’s nearest station is Partick station, about 0.6 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Chinatown (1.9 miles east) and Glasgow Science Centre (0.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Castle Hill and Kilmardinny.