Scottish Borders · Scotland
Kelso Fire Rated Sealant
Specialist fire rated sealant for Kelso: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Gaps filled with a product that isn’t fire-rated
- Fire seals that have cracked with movement
- Seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers
Landlord and commercial work in Kelso
If you manage several properties in or around Kelso, several properties can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and photos by email help.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
Fire rated sealant in Kelso
A gap around a door frame, a linear joint at the head of a wall and a hole round a pipe are each sealed differently. We check the size and the substrate before choosing the product, then the sealant goes in to the depth the product’s details set. We work on pipe & cable gaps, service penetrations and linear gaps, and the jobs we see most are ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed and gaps where walls meet ceilings or slabs.
Commercial work around smaller Scottish places tends to mean hotels, guest houses, schools and halls rather than offices. All of them have washrooms, kitchens and fire-rated joints that need looking after.
Our work is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.
- Location
- Kelso (TD5)
- Region
- Scottish Borders
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Fire rated sealant around Kelso
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. Kelso has hotels and guest accommodation in and around it. For hotels, a room-by-room programme keeps most rooms in use while the work goes on.
Schools such as Kelso High School are buildings too, and fire-stopping around service openings should be restored whenever new services go in.
Kelso is about 32 miles south-east of Bonnyrigg, in the Scottish Borders. We carry out fire rated sealant for householders, landlords and businesses in Kelso. Our the Scottish Borders coverage runs to 89 places, and Kelso is one of them. We also work in Edinburgh, around 38 miles away.
Every address in TD5 is within our area for fire rated sealant. Whether your property is on Horse Market, Station Road and Forestfield or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. Being close to the A698 and A699, Kelso is simple for us to get to for fire rated sealant. Other places close to Kelso include Sprouston (2 miles east), Ednam (2 miles north), Heiton (2 miles south-west), Stichill (3 miles north) and Roxburgh (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Galashiels (15 miles west), Jedburgh (10 miles south-west), Duns (13 miles north), Melrose (11 miles west), Earlston (10 miles west) and Lauder (15 miles north-west). Being one of the Scottish Borders’s larger places, Kelso has every kind of property, from flats to offices.
What’s near Kelso
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Waggon Inn and the streets around them. A little further out are Kelso Hospital (under half a mile north-west) and Roxburgh Castle (1 mile west).
What happens on the day
A visit follows a simple pattern: we check the joints, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, do the work and clear up. It usually takes from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access. Outdoor work around Kelso 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.
- We start with the survey or action list, checking the size and surfaces of every gap.
- We remove any old or unsuitable filler and clean the gap.
- We put in whatever backing or fill the product detail specifies.
- Fire-rated or intumescent sealant is applied to the right depth and tooled.
- Finally, we list where we worked and what we used, for your records.
Before we arrive
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
How to get a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is.
Advice
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. In an older home around Kelso, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the sealant.
What it costs depends on the amount of work, how hard the old material is to remove and access to the work. You will have a clear quote before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Why us?
- We’re fully insured
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
See our cost guide or our reviews.
What sealant work cannot fix
We’d rather tell you now than do work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Large holes that need a different fire-stopping system
- Fire risk assessments, which need a qualified assessor
- Walls or floors that weren’t built to resist fire
If in doubt, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think before you book.
What we seal
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Linear gaps
- Flats & HMOs
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Door frames
- Service penetrations
Your questions about fire rated sealant in Kelso
How do Scotland’s building regulations apply to fire-rated sealant in Kelso?
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 do not certify buildings or carry out fire risk assessments, so your fire risk assessor or building control will advise on what’s needed.
Do you work in hotels near Kelso?
Yes, we work for hotels as well as homes and businesses. Rooms can be done a few at a time, so the building stays open.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We hold ARBOMaster approved applicator status.
Is there any odour?
That depends on the sealant. Some products have a noticeable smell, others very little, and any smell fades as they cure.
Where do you work from?
Our base is Crawley. We work across South East England, London and Scotland.
What should I tell you?
Where the job is, what the problem is and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help too.
Can you match the sealant colour?
Most of the time, yes. We’ll tell you which colours the right product comes in and agree one before work begins.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes, always, and completely. New silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so the joint is cleaned back first.
Other services in Kelso
Quotes for fire rated sealant in Kelso
Jobs vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- The number of rooms or windows
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- Whether the work is at height
- The old material and how stubborn it is
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, how we reach it and what it needs. Call for a quick quote and we’ll explain what it covers.
What to tell us for a quote
You don’t need to know the technical terms. Just tell us:
- Roughly how big the job is
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- Whether it’s a home or a business
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we will explain how we’d tackle it. Whenever you are ready, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Signs you need fire rated sealant in Kelso
If the sealant is too shallow, has the wrong backing or sits on a dusty surface, it is not installed as tested. We see plenty of fire stopping that was hurried particularly when it was the last job before handover.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Gaps where walls meet ceilings or slabs
- New service routes left unsealed after building work
- Open gaps behind door architraves
- Old fire sealant that has split or come away
In and around Kelso, as anywhere, good fire rated sealant starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
What to look for in a quote
- Which colour the sealant will be
- How long to leave it before use
- What insurance they hold
- What preparation is included
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
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, then guaranteed for a year.