Shetland Islands · Scotland
Fire Rated Sealant in Mid Yell
Fire rated sealant for Mid Yell and the surrounding area: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Call for a quick quote.
- Unsealed gaps where pipes and cables go through a wall
- Linear gaps at the head of walls
- Old fire sealant that has split or come away
Fire rated sealant for homes and businesses in Mid Yell
Door frame gaps, linear joints and holes around services all have their own details. Measuring the gap and checking what it’s made of comes first, then apply it to the depth its tested detail calls for. If you’re dealing with unsealed gaps around fire door frames and joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey, we can put it right.
If you look after holiday lets, a guest house or a community building in or near Mid Yell, the washrooms and kitchens need the same care as any city building, and fire-rated joints should be kept in good order.
Our work is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.
- Location
- Mid Yell (ZE2)
- Region
- Shetland Islands
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Different surfaces, different methods
Service penetrations
A copper pipe, a cable and a plastic pipe can all need different fire-stopping details. Each one is sealed to the product’s tested detail and we flag any that need another system.
Plasterboard walls
Many fire-resisting walls in flats, offices and conversions are plasterboard. The sealant has to be one tested in plasterboard.
Can I do it myself?
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone will not bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point us to the joints and we’ll get on with it. The job generally takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are. For a place like Mid Yell, longer drives are planned in advance. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- 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 and the faces cleaned.
- We fit backing where needed and apply the fire-rated sealant to depth.
- We hand over a list of locations and products for your records.
Preparing for the visit
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
How to get a quote
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.
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Do you need fire rated sealant in Mid Yell?
If the sealant is too shallow, has the wrong backing or sits on a dusty surface, it is not installed as tested. Rushed fire stopping is common particularly when it was the last job before handover.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Fire seals that have cracked with movement
- Linear gaps at the head of walls
- Sealant items on a fire risk assessment action list
- Gaps left after a refit or conversion
For buildings such as St John's Church And Churchyard, gaps around pipes and cables are worth checking after any building work there.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is VAT in the price?
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- What the cure time is
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
Also in Mid Yell
Why act early in Mid Yell
Sealant isn’t the fix for every opening. Large holes, cable bundles and plastic pipes can call for batts, collars or wraps. We’ll say so if a gap needs something other than sealant. Around Mid Yell, water from a failed joint in an older stone home can soak into timber and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the sealant.
The cost reflects the work involved, not guesswork. That is why we ask about the job first.
Why Mid Yell customers choose us
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- Full insurance on every job
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
See our cost guide and customer reviews.
Aftercare tips
Good habits help new joints last longer. Our tips:
- Ask every contractor to reseal any fire stopping they disturb
- Keep the record of products and locations with your fire safety documents
- Do not paint over fire sealant until it has cured
- Flag any open gap you spot round a pipe or cable
Avoid covering a sealed gap with anything that isn’t part of the tested detail. If it needs repair, use the same type of product. Ask us if you are not sure which product was used.
Small gaps around services are simple to deal with while there are only a few. Over time, more work adds more holes and the job gets bigger.
What affects the cost of fire rated sealant
Jobs vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Any mould that needs treating
- The number of rooms or windows
- The type of sealant required
A few things move the cost up or down: the old material and how easily it comes out, whether mould needs treating, and whether we need extra access for height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
Helping us quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just tell us:
- If someone has resealed it before
- The rough size of the job
- The type of property
- Where the job is, and your postcode
Every job is quoted individually, so start by telling us what you need. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details and send photos if you have them.
FAQs for Mid Yell
Is Mid Yell within the area you cover?
Yes, Mid Yell is covered. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, islands included, from towns to the smallest places. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you do fire rated sealant in Mid Yell?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Mid Yell is part of that. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes, always, and completely. New silicone does not stick to old silicone, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
Do you carry out fire risk assessments?
No. We follow the requirements from your assessor, designer or building control, and apply each product to its tested details.
Do you guarantee your work?
Yes: twelve months. If anything is not right with the work within the year, let us know and we will sort it.
Can I use normal mastic around a pipe through a fire wall?
No. Standard sealants aren’t made or tested to stop fire. If it’s been used, we remove it and use the right product.
How long does fire rated sealant take?
Most jobs take from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access. We will confirm how long when we quote.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes. Tell us about everything you’d like done.
Workplaces and buildings in Mid Yell
For seaside hotels, guest houses and holiday lets around Mid Yell, heavy use in the busy months is hard on washroom and kitchen sealant, and any building work there should leave fire-rated joints made good. Scotland has its own building regulations, the Building (Scotland) Regulations, with technical handbooks. Fire-rated sealant is installed to the manufacturer’s tested details, though we do not certify buildings or do fire risk assessments.
Schools such as Mid Yell Junior High School are buildings too, and service openings in fire-resisting walls need checking after any refurbishment.
Mid Yell is in the Shetland Islands. Wherever you are in the ZE2 postcode area, we can carry out fire rated sealant at your property. Our the Shetland Islands coverage runs to 63 places, Mid Yell among them.
All of ZE2 is covered for fire rated sealant. You will find streets such as Links House, Sunny Side and Burrapark, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Mid Yell, we cover Camb (1 mile north), Aywick (3 miles south), Houbie (7 miles east), Burravoe (7 miles south) and Clivocast (8 miles north-east). If you’re somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed, so let us know when you get in touch.
Around Mid Yell
Green spaces nearby include White Hill of Vatsetter and Loch of Vatsetter.