Edinburgh · Scotland
Fire-rated sealant in Hillend, Edinburgh
Intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations in Hillend, with a 12-month guarantee on every job. Call for a quick quote.
- New service routes left unsealed after building work
- Joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey
- Standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap
How we handle fire rated sealant in Hillend
Landlords, managing agents and facilities teams use us for the sealant items on a fire risk assessment. If you share the list, we can quote for the gaps that need fire-rated sealant. Common call-outs are for open holes round services passing through fire walls and gaps where walls meet ceilings or slabs, on flats & HMOs, pipe & cable gaps and service penetrations.
For holiday lets, guest houses and community buildings in or near Hillend, washroom and kitchen sealant and any fire-rated joints need the same attention as anywhere.
Big or small, it’s backed by our one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Hillend (EH10)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we are called out for in Hillend
Movement in the structure can open gaps too: cracked or debonded sealant leaves an open route through the wall. Knocks, maintenance and building work damage it further.
Look out for these signs:
- Damaged fire sealant left by other trades
- Ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed
- Unsealed gaps around fire door frames
- Fire seals that have cracked with movement
If you look after a building such as Gracemount High School, gaps opened by contractors for new cabling are a common finding in schools and offices.
Questions to ask before you book
- What product goes in the joint
- How much experience the applicator has
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
Hillend: your questions answered
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Slateford station?
Yes. We work for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear price.
Is Hillend within the area you cover?
Yes. Hillend is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across all of Scotland. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you fill the gap behind a fire door frame?
Yes, if the gap is within the product’s tested range. Our work is the gap around the frame.
Is standard sealant good enough for a fire gap?
No. Where a fire-rated seal is needed, it has to be a product tested for that use fitted to the maker’s details.
Will it make a mess?
Tidy work is part of the job. Nearby surfaces are protected.
Do you take on fire stopping in schools and offices?
Yes. Occupied flats, HMOs, offices and schools are all fine and we plan access around the people using them. Out-of-hours work can be arranged where it’s needed.
Where are you based?
Our base is Crawley, with over 20 years’ experience. Our area covers South East England, London and Scotland.
How do I get a quote for fire rated sealant in Hillend?
The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Ask us for a quote.
What sealant work cannot fix
To be straight with you, there are a few things sealant will not fix:
- Fire risk assessments, which need a qualified assessor
- Doors that aren’t fire doors in the first place
- Issuing a fire rating or certificate for a building
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 Hillend
- Door frames
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Flats & HMOs
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Linear gaps
- Service penetrations
Workplaces and buildings in Hillend
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 don’t certify buildings or carry out fire risk assessments.
For buildings such as Fairmilehead Church, service openings in its walls need the right fire-rated sealant, as in any building. Rented homes near Slateford station change hands often, and new cables or pipes through a fire-resisting wall leave a gap that needs the right sealant.
Hillend is about 2 miles south-west of Southhouse, in Edinburgh. Our applicators cover fire rated sealant for homes and businesses in Hillend and the surrounding area. Our Edinburgh coverage runs to 175 places, and Hillend is one of them.
All of EH10 is covered for fire rated sealant, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Pentland Road and Seafield Moor Road or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. We also cover Old Pentland (1 mile east), Bilston (1 mile south-east), Loanhead (2 miles east), Burdiehouse (2 miles north-east) and Roslin (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (4 miles north), Leith (7 miles north), Bonnington (6 miles north), Greenside (5 miles north), Broughton (5 miles north) and Bellevue (5 miles north).
Landmarks near Hillend
The closest station to Hillend is Slateford station, roughly 3.3 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (3.1 miles north-east) and Princess Margaret Rose Orthopaedic Hospital (0.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Duddingston Loch and Caerketton Hill.
How to look after the new joints
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. Our tips:
- File the fire-stopping record where your assessor can find it
- Keep general-purpose foam and caulk away from fire-stopping gaps
- Ask which product was used before you paint
- Include fire stopping when you schedule refits
Look at the sealed gaps as part of your routine walk-rounds. Watch for cracking, gaps or seals that have been disturbed and have them put right.
If a fire risk assessment has flagged a gap, do not leave it for the next one. Have it sealed, then keep the record.
What affects the quote in Hillend
Every job gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- The number of rooms or windows
- Whether the work is at height
- The size of the job
- Mould in or behind the old joints
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, along with when we can work on site. Call for a quick quote and we’ll explain what it covers.
What we need to know
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Please mention:
- The rough size of the job
- If someone has resealed it before
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
It all starts with a short chat. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we’ll talk you through what we’d do. Whenever you’re ready, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
How it works
When we arrive, we start by going over the job with you. We protect the surfaces around the joints before any work begins. The work generally takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are. For a place like Hillend, longer drives are planned in advance. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- We begin by agreeing the list of gaps from your assessor’s or designer’s requirements.
- We measure every gap and note what it’s in and what passes through.
- Unsuitable material such as ordinary foam or silicone is cut out.
- The specified fire-rated sealant goes in over any backing its detail requires.
- Every location is recorded with the product used for your files.
Getting ready for the visit
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Let us know about parking restrictions
Getting a quote
Need a quote? Please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the job. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
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Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too. Several sites can be quoted together, and we’re fully insured for the work.
From a single let to a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
Nearby places to Hillend
Other services in Hillend
Why it’s worth doing now in Hillend
A quick fill with any sealant to hand is not fire stopping. Fire-rated products are tested in set gap sizes, depths and substrates, which is why we match the product and the method to each gap. Around Hillend, water from a failed joint in an older stone home can soak into timber and plaster.
Leaving a failed joint usually makes the job bigger, not smaller, because water and mould keep working on it. If you’re unsure, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk for an honest opinion and a quote.
Why Hillend customers choose us
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- 12-month guarantee on every job
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- Homes, businesses and hotels
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