Orkney Islands · Scotland
Hourston Fire Rated Sealant
Fire rated sealant in Hourston from a team with over 20 years’ experience. 180+ five-star Google reviews and a 4.9 rating.
- Gaps where walls meet ceilings or slabs
- Old fire sealant that has split or come away
- Standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap
FAQs for Hourston
Do you cover smaller places like Hourston?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across all of Scotland, including the islands, where work is planned around ferry crossings. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do Scottish building rules affect fire-rated sealant work in Hourston?
Scotland has its own building regulations, the Building (Scotland) Regulations, with their own 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 don’t certify buildings or carry out fire risk assessments, so your fire risk assessor or building control will advise on what’s needed.
Can ordinary silicone be used in a fire-stopping gap?
No. It might close the gap, but it is not a fire-rated seal. Use a product tested for that gap and service, or ask us to do it.
How much does fire rated sealant cost in Hourston?
We do not publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: how much there is, what’s there now, how we reach it and what it needs. We agree the price before any work begins.
Can you work in occupied buildings?
Yes. We regularly work in flats, HMOs, schools and offices while they’re in use. Out-of-hours work can be arranged where it’s needed.
Can I do it myself?
Sometimes. The key is preparation: remove all the old material and work on a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
How long will you be here?
As a guide, most jobs take a few hours for a handful of gaps, and longer for a whole building. Bigger jobs take longer, and we’ll tell you how long to expect.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes. We cut out all the old sealant and clean the joint before resealing.
How we handle fire rated sealant in Hourston
We do not assess buildings or decide what fire stopping is needed; your assessor, designer or building control sets that out. What we do is apply the right product to that specification, properly and neatly. We work on linear gaps, plasterboard & masonry and pipe & cable gaps, and common reasons people get in touch are standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap and sealant items on a fire risk assessment action list.
In a smaller place like Hourston, commercial jobs are more likely to be a hotel, guest house, school, surgery or community hall than an office block. All of them have washrooms, kitchens and fire-rated joints that need looking after.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by our one-year guarantee.
- Place
- Hourston (KW17)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Leave it or put it right?
Fire-rated sealants are less forgiving than ordinary ones. How it’s installed changes how it performs, and we work to the product details every time. When the nearest tradesperson is a drive away, it’s tempting to leave a small leak, but water through a failed joint keeps working away until it’s fixed.
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, the access and the products needed. Call for a quick quote and we will explain what it covers.
Why Hourston customers choose us
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- We never seal over old sealant
- We’re fully insured
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
Read how sealant jobs are priced or our reviews.
Aftercare tips
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Store the list of sealed gaps with your building paperwork
- Keep pictures of seals that will be hidden
- Ask every contractor to reseal any fire stopping they disturb
- Report cracked or damaged seals as soon as you notice them
Include fire stopping in your regular building checks. Watch for cracking, gaps or seals that have been disturbed and have them put right.
When you plan work that goes through walls or ceilings, plan the fire stopping too. Catching it then saves a separate visit later.
How the visit works
On the day, we look over the joints with you first, so there are no surprises. We protect the surfaces around the joints before any work begins. The work normally takes from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access. Outdoor work around Hourston depends on the weather, as sealant needs a dry surface, so external jobs may need to move if the day turns wet. Work indoors isn’t affected.
- Before starting, we go through the specification or action list with you.
- We measure every gap and note what it’s in and what passes through.
- Any non-fire-rated filler is removed.
- We fit backing where needed and apply the fire-rated sealant to depth.
- Every location is recorded with the product used for your records.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
Ask for a quote
For a quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the location and a short description of the problem. You’ll have a clear quote before any work starts.
Related advice
What affects the cost of fire rated sealant
Every job gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- The product the joint needs
- The number and length of the joints
- Any mould that needs treating
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
The cost reflects the work involved, not guesswork. That is why we ask a few questions first.
Helping us quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to know:
- The rough size of the job
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- The type of property
- Photos by email, if that is easy
Need a quote? Please send an email to 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.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
If you are set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
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Workplaces and buildings in Hourston
If you run a hotel, guest house or holiday let in a coastal place like Hourston, busy months put washrooms and kitchens under pressure, so it’s worth checking the sealant before the busiest weeks. In Scotland, building work comes under the Building (Scotland) Regulations and their technical handbooks. We install fire-rated sealant to the product’s tested details, though we do not certify buildings or do fire risk assessments.
For jobs in and around Hourston, choosing the right material for each joint is as important as a tidy finish.
Hourston is about 11 miles north-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Wherever you are in the KW17 postcode area, we cover fire rated sealant for homes and businesses. 51 places in the Orkney Islands are on our list, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the KW17 postcode area for fire rated sealant. Nearby, we also carry out fire rated sealant in Russland (1 mile south), Dounby (1 mile north), Harray (2 miles south-east), Skeabrae (2 miles north-west) and Tenston (2 miles south-west). Remote and island addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Local landmarks in Hourston
Other landmarks nearby include Corrigall Farm Museum (1.5 miles east). For a walk, there’s Loch of Bosquoy and Kame of Corrigall.
What the job involves on each surface
Plasterboard walls
In plasterboard walls, the condition of the board edge matters. Loose material is removed so the sealant has a firm edge.
Door frames
The gap between a door frame and the wall around it needs sealing as well as the door itself. We seal that gap with a fire-rated sealant suited to the frame and wall.
Do you need fire rated sealant in Hourston?
Lots of unsealed gaps appear long after the building was completed. Electricians, plumbers and data installers drill through walls and ceilings and the hole they leave doesn’t always get resealed.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Open holes round services passing through fire walls
- Open gaps behind door architraves
- Fire stopping disturbed by later work
- Holes left by a change of layout
In and around Hourston, as anywhere, good fire rated sealant starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Before booking anyone
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- What the cure time is
- How much experience the applicator has