East Lothian · Scotland
Fire-rated sealant in Humbie, East Lothian
Problem with your fire-stopping gaps in Humbie? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap
- Old fire sealant that has split or come away
- Fire stopping disturbed by later work
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
From a single let to a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
Fire rated sealant in Humbie, done properly
Door frame gaps, linear joints and holes around services all have their own details. We check the size and the substrate before choosing the product, then apply it to the depth its tested detail calls for. If you are dealing with damaged fire sealant left by other trades and open gaps behind door architraves, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
For a place like Humbie, the journey and timings are planned in advance, so it can be fitted around bookings or opening times where possible.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we will sort it.
- Place
- Humbie (EH36)
- Wider area
- East Lothian
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY sealant or a professional job?
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.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
Questions from Humbie
Will you come out to Humbie?
Yes, we do. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you cover Humbie for fire rated sealant?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Humbie is part of that. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job, and we will send you a clear quote.
Where do you work from?
We’re a Crawley-based firm. Our area covers South East England, London and Scotland.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We’re ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
Is it messy?
Not at all. The area is protected while we work and cleaned up afterwards.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No, because it fails. The old sealant always comes out first, so the new joint bonds to clean surfaces.
What does fire rated sealant cost?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. To get one, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing and where.
Is intumescent sealant the same as fire-rated sealant?
Intumescent means it swells when heated. Intumescent sealants are one kind of fire-rated sealant; which product suits depends on the gap, the substrate and the service.
Why deal with it now?
For some gaps, sealant is not the right answer and another system is needed. Large holes, cable bundles and plastic pipes can call for batts, collars or wraps. If a gap isn’t suitable for sealant, we will tell you. In an older home around Humbie, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster.
We don’t show prices on the website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. For a quick quote, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll talk you through it.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Humbie
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
Read what affects the cost and our reviews.
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What we do, step by step
Once we are on site, we compare the joints with what we discussed. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. After that, the work takes from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access. Somewhere like Humbie may be a longer drive, and the journey is planned ahead. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- We start with the survey or action list, checking the size and surfaces of every gap.
- Anything that is not fit for the job comes out, and the gap is cleaned.
- Where the tested detail needs backing or fill, we fit it.
- Fire-rated or intumescent sealant is applied to the right depth and tooled.
- Locations and products are noted so you have them on file.
Before we arrive
- Mention any tricky access
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
How to get a quote
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and add photos by email if you can.
Related advice
What fire rated sealant looks like in Humbie
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.
Around Humbie, as everywhere, fire rated sealant is only as good as the preparation behind it. Community buildings like Humbie Parish Church are part of the picture too: older buildings that have had new heating or wiring often have service gaps worth checking.
Humbie is about 8 miles south-west of Haddington, in East Lothian. Our applicators cover fire rated sealant for householders, landlords and businesses in Humbie, as part of our work across East Lothian. Across East Lothian, we cover 48 places, and Humbie is one of them. Edinburgh is on our list too, around 15 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for fire rated sealant: EH36. If you need fire rated sealant at a property on Shillinghill and Kippithill or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. Close by, we work in East Saltoun (3 miles north), Wester Pencaitland (4 miles north), Easter Pencaitland (4 miles north), Pencaitland (4 miles north) and Pathhead (4 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Musselburgh (10 miles north-west), Haddington (8 miles north-east), Tranent (7 miles north-west), North Berwick (15 miles north), Prestonpans (8 miles north-west) and Cockenzie and Port Seton (9 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Humbie
Nearby you will also find East Saltoun Old Castle (3.4 miles north). Not far away are Soutra Hill.
What affects the cost of fire rated sealant
The price is agreed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- Any working-time requirements on site
- The type of sealant required
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Mould in or behind the old joints
Rather than a set price list, we price the job in front of us: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. The price is agreed before we begin.
Asking for a quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Please mention:
- If someone has resealed it before
- The address or postcode of the job
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- The problem you’ve noticed
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we will talk you through what we’d do. Whenever you are ready, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Different surfaces, different methods
Plasterboard walls
In plasterboard walls, the condition of the board edge matters. Crumbling edges are cleaned back before the sealant goes in.
Service penetrations
Wherever a service goes through a fire-resisting wall or floor, there’s a gap around it. The sealant is chosen for what passes through and how wide the gap is.
Looking after it afterwards
A little care helps the new joints last. We recommend:
- Don’t fill fire-stopping gaps with ordinary foam or silicone
- Ask every contractor to reseal any fire stopping they disturb
- Keep pictures of seals that will be hidden
- Ask which product was used before you paint
Don’t 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.
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.