Edinburgh · Scotland
Fire Rated Sealant in Meadowbank
Problem with your fire-stopping gaps in Meadowbank? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, with a one-year guarantee.
- Seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers
- Gaps left after a refit or conversion
- Linear gaps at the head of walls
How we handle fire rated sealant in Meadowbank
Fire-rated sealant closes the gaps around pipes, cables and frames where they pass through a fire-resisting wall or floor. We apply intumescent and fire-rated sealants to the manufacturer’s tested details for each gap, and we can record what went where. If you have door frames with gaps between frame and wall and gaps where walls meet ceilings or slabs, we can put it right.
Scotland has its own building regulations, with their own technical handbooks. For buildings in Meadowbank, fire-rated sealant is installed to the manufacturer’s tested details, and washroom and kitchen sealant is chosen for heavy use.
You’re covered for a year from the day we finish. If anything isn’t right with it, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Where
- Meadowbank (EH7, EH8, EH6)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Leave it or put it right?
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. For landlords in Meadowbank, damp and leaks can be a Repairing Standard issue, so it’s worth fixing failed sealant before a tenant reports it.
What you pay reflects the work, not a rough estimate. That is why we ask a few questions first and give you a clear quote before work begins.
Why us?
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Homes, businesses and hotels
See how sealant jobs are priced and our reviews.
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 tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
Meadowbank: your questions answered
Are the rules for fire-rated sealant different in Scotland?
Building work in Scotland comes under the Building (Scotland) Regulations and their technical handbooks. Whatever the rules, fire-rated sealant has to be installed to the manufacturer’s tested details, and that’s how we fit it. We do not certify buildings or do fire risk assessments; your assessor or building control can tell you what’s required.
I let a flat near Edinburgh Waverley station. Can you help?
Yes. We work for letting agents and landlords as well as householders, and several properties can go on one quote. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
What does intumescent mean?
Intumescent means it swells when heated, helping close the gap. It’s one type of fire-rated sealant; the right one depends on the gap and what passes through it.
Do the sealants smell?
Possibly a little. Any smell clears as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
Can you match the sealant colour?
Yes. Sealants come in white, clear, grey and other colours, and we agree the colour with you before any work starts.
Will it make a mess?
Not at all. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
Do you seal gaps around fire door frames?
Yes, if the gap is within the product’s tested range. Our work is the gap around the frame and we’ll tell you if we spot problems with the door.
Do you work in Meadowbank?
Yes, we do. Meadowbank is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Meadowbank
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we will quote.
Also near Meadowbank
Also in Meadowbank
What we are called out for in Meadowbank
Sometimes the wrong product was used from the start: general-purpose foam, everyday silicone or caulk where a fire-rated seal was needed. It looks sealed, but it is not fire-rated.
Most people get in touch when they notice one of these:
- Open holes round services passing through fire walls
- Damaged fire sealant left by other trades
- Sealant items on a fire risk assessment action list
- Old fire sealant that has split or come away
If you look after a church, hall or community building such as Duddingston Kirk, service openings in its walls need the right fire-rated sealant, as in any building.
What to look for in a quote
- How long to leave it before use
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- The length of the guarantee
- Whether VAT is included
How the job changes by surface
Door frames
Behind most architraves is a gap between frame and wall. Where it’s open, we seal it to the product’s details for that gap size.
Flats and HMOs
Working in occupied flats needs some planning. We agree access to each flat and the common parts before any work starts to keep disruption down.
Commercial buildings in Meadowbank
For seaside hotels, guest houses and holiday lets around Meadowbank, 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.
Letting a property close to Edinburgh Waverley station? Then new cables or pipes through a fire-resisting wall leave a gap that needs the right sealant. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Mannafields Christian School, fire-stopping around service openings should be restored whenever new services go in.
Meadowbank is about 2 miles north-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Every kind of property in Meadowbank can book us for fire rated sealant. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. Our area takes in 175 places across Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of EH7, EH8 and EH6 is within our area for fire rated sealant, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Abbey Lane, Easter Road and London Road. Neighbouring places we cover for fire rated sealant include Lochend (1 mile north), Jock's Lodge (1 mile east), Restalrig (1 mile north-east), Abbeyhill (1 mile west) and Willowbrae (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover West Coates (3 miles west), Queensferry (9 miles west), Southhouse (4 miles south), Gilmerton (4 miles south), Shandon (3 miles south-west) and Muirhouse (4 miles west).
Landmarks near Meadowbank
In Meadowbank, that means homes and buildings near London Street Primary School, Lochend Park and Leith Academy and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Public House (0.5 miles east) and Scottish Poetry Library (0.8 miles south-west). The closest station to Meadowbank is Edinburgh Waverley station, roughly 1.3 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Hibernian Football Club Museum (0.5 miles north-west) and Edinburgh Castle (1.7 miles west). Open spaces near Meadowbank include The New Leaf Co-op and Whinny Hill.
The process
Most of a good job is in the preparation, so that’s where we spend the time. Joints are cleaned back and dried before anything new goes in. All told, the work takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are. Inside a flat in Meadowbank, the job is planned with you; outside, shared parts may need the factor or other owners involved. It helps to know which it is when you get in touch.
- Before starting, we go through the specification or action list with you.
- Each gap is measured and its substrate and service noted.
- Unsuitable material such as ordinary foam or silicone is cut out.
- The specified fire-rated sealant goes in over any backing its detail requires.
- We hand over a list of locations and products.
Preparing for the visit
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
Getting a quote
Every job is quoted individually, so start by telling us what you need. Simply drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job.
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How to look after the new joints
Good habits help new joints last longer. Our tips:
- Include fire stopping when you schedule refits
- File the fire-stopping record where your assessor can find it
- Ask which product was used before you paint
- Include hidden areas like risers in routine checks
Follow the cure time we give you before decorating over the sealant. Some fire-rated sealants can be painted and some can’t, so ask us which we used.
It’s easiest to seal gaps while they’re few and easy to reach. Over time, more work adds more holes.