Fife · Scotland
Fire-rated sealant in Kelty, Fife
Intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations for householders, landlords and businesses in Kelty. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Open joints along the top of partitions
- Fire stopping disturbed by later work
- Holes left by a change of layout
How we handle fire rated sealant in Kelty
Where services or frames pass through a fire-resisting wall or floor, the gap around them needs a fire-rated seal. Each gap is sealed to the product maker’s tested detail for its size and substrate, and we can record what went where. We are often asked to deal with unsealed gaps around fire door frames and fire stopping disturbed by later work, across plasterboard & masonry, pipe & cable gaps and service penetrations.
For a place like Kelty, the journey and timings are planned in advance, so the job can fit around guests, residents or opening hours where possible.
All our work comes with our 12-month guarantee, wherever you are in Fife.
- Place
- Kelty (KY4)
- Wider area
- Fife
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What we cannot put right
We’d rather tell you now than do work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Openings too large for sealant, which need batts, boards or another system
- Doors that are not fire doors in the first place
- Walls or floors that weren’t built to resist fire
If in doubt, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Where we work in Kelty
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Door frames
- Flats & HMOs
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Service penetrations
- Linear gaps
Why deal with it now?
Paying for fire stopping that has to be redone is a false economy. If the details weren’t followed, the seal may need redoing once someone inspects it. 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.
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: the old material and how easily it comes out, whether mould needs treating, and whether the work is at height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
Why Kelty clients choose us
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- We’re fully insured
See our cost guide or our reviews.
When to call us in Kelty
Much fire stopping is hidden: in ceiling voids, service risers and behind boxing. Out of view, damage sits unnoticed until someone inspects.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey
- Fire stopping disturbed by later work
- Gaps where walls meet ceilings or slabs
- Door frames with gaps between frame and wall
Schools such as Beath High School are buildings too, and gaps opened by contractors for new cabling are a common finding in schools and offices.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- How long the guarantee is
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- Which colour the sealant will be
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The process
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Show us the job and we’ll take it from there. The work itself takes from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access from start to finish. In smaller Scottish places, parking is normally less of an issue than access and distance. Let us know how to find you and how to reach the joints.
- We start with the survey or action list, checking the size and surfaces of every gap.
- Anything that isn’t fit for the job comes out, and the gap is cleaned.
- Where the tested detail needs backing or fill, we fit it.
- The sealant goes in to the depth its detail sets, then it’s tooled off.
- Locations and products are noted so you have them on file.
Getting ready for the visit
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
Getting a quote
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location and its rough size. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand, and we’ll take it from there.
Related advice
How to look after the new joints
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. We suggest:
- Make resealing part of every contractor’s brief
- Check risers, ceiling voids and cupboards during building checks
- File the fire-stopping record where your assessor can find it
- Get damaged fire seals looked at promptly
Leave the sealant to cure fully before painting near it. Not every fire-rated sealant takes paint.
An open gap isn’t only a fire issue: they also let noise, draughts and sometimes pests through. Dealing with them early helps with all of these.
Questions from Kelty
Will you come out to Kelty?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across all of Scotland. 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 Kelty?
Scotland has its own building regulations, the Building (Scotland) Regulations, with their own 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.
Will you assess my building’s fire safety?
No, assessment is not something we do. Once you have a specification or action list from your assessor or designer, we will quote for the sealant work on it.
Do you seal gaps around fire door frames?
Yes. We seal the gap between the frame and the wall with a suitable fire-rated product following the tested details. The door, its seals and closer are for a door specialist.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. ARBOMaster is the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants, and we’re part of it.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
Mr Mastic is based in Crawley. Our applicators cover Kelty, along with the rest of our area.
Do the sealants smell?
That depends on the sealant. Some smell for a while, some hardly at all, and any smell fades as they cure.
Are you insured?
Yes, we’re fully insured for domestic and commercial work.
What affects the quote in Kelty
Your quote is based on your job. We look at:
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- The type of sealant required
- How much there is to do
- Any working-time requirements on site
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one gets its own quote. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all make a difference.
What to tell us for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- The type of property
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
Quotes start with a quick conversation. 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.
What fire rated sealant looks like in Kelty
Scotland has its own building regulations, the Building (Scotland) Regulations, with technical handbooks. We install fire-rated sealant to the product’s tested details; we do not certify buildings or carry out fire risk assessments.
Community buildings like Parish Church are part of the picture too: older buildings that have had new heating or wiring often have service gaps worth checking. For landlords with property near Cowdenbeath station, new cables or pipes through a fire-resisting wall leave a gap that needs the right sealant.
Kelty is about 5 miles north-east of Dunfermline, in Fife. Our applicators cover fire rated sealant for homes and businesses in Kelty and nearby. Kelty is one of 133 towns and villages in Fife where we work for fire rated sealant. There’s also a page for Edinburgh, about 15 miles away.
All of KY4 is within our area for fire rated sealant, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Main Street, Station Road and Burnside Place. Other places close to Kelty include Keltybridge (1 mile north), Maryburgh (1 mile north), Lumphinnans (2 miles south-east), Cowdenbeath (2 miles south-east) and Glencraig (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Dunfermline (5 miles south-west), Kirkcaldy (8 miles east), Glenrothes (9 miles north-east), Leven (15 miles east), Dysart (10 miles east) and Dalgety Bay (7 miles south).
What’s near Kelty
For rail, the closest station is Cowdenbeath station, roughly 2.2 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Lochore Castle (2.2 miles north-east) and Queen Margaret Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Kelty includes Benarty Hill and Loch Leven National Nature Reserve.
Should I try it myself first?
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, and the work is guaranteed for a year.