Highland · Scotland
Fire Rated Sealant in Murkle
Fire rated sealant for Murkle and the surrounding area: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Gaps flagged on a fire risk assessment
- Gaps left after a refit or conversion
- Gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls
How it works
Before we leave, we go over the finished joints with you. The work normally takes from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access, depending on the size of the job. In smaller Scottish places, parking is generally 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.
- We remove any old or unsuitable filler and clean the gap.
- Backing or fill is fitted where the product’s tested detail calls for 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.
How to prepare
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
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
How we handle fire rated sealant in Murkle
Until it’s heated, intumescent sealant behaves like an ordinary sealant; then it swells to help close the gap. Which product suits a gap depends on its width, the materials either side and what runs through it, so we follow the tested detail for each one. If you are dealing with open holes round services passing through fire walls and new service routes left unsealed after building work, we can help, on linear gaps, service penetrations and pipe & cable gaps alike.
For a place like Murkle, the journey and timings are planned in advance, so it can be fitted around bookings or opening times where possible.
Our work is backed for twelve months, in Murkle and everywhere else we cover.
- Location
- Murkle (KW14)
- Region
- Highland
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Also in Murkle
Leave it or put it right?
Paying for fire stopping that has to be redone is a false economy. Work that does not follow the tested detail may have to come out again when the building is next checked. 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.
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, plus any working-time requirements on site. Call for a quick quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Why us?
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- We are fully insured
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- Tidy, careful work
Take a look at our cost guide and what customers say.
Keeping the joints in good condition
How long the joints last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Keep the record of products and locations with your fire safety documents
- Photograph sealed gaps before they’re covered up
- Look in service cupboards and ceiling voids from time to time
- Plan fire stopping into any work that goes through walls or floors
Look at the sealed gaps as part of your routine walk-rounds. Look for cracks, gaps or sealant that has been cut or pulled out and have them put right.
Any job that breaks through a wall or ceiling should include resealing. Catching it then saves a separate visit later.
What we are called out for in Murkle
Sometimes the wrong product was used from the start: ordinary expanding foam, standard silicone or decorators’ caulk where a fire-rated seal was needed. It may look fine, but it isn’t a fire-rated seal.
Common reasons people contact us are:
- Ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed
- New service routes left unsealed after building work
- Sealant items on a fire risk assessment action list
- Unsealed gaps around fire door frames
Rented homes near Thurso station change hands often, and any gap left by new services in shared walls should be closed with a fire-rated product.
What your quote should include
- How hidden problems are handled
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- What insurance they hold
- When the joint can take water or movement
What affects the quote in Murkle
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- Any mould that needs treating
- The number of rooms or windows
- Working hours on commercial sites
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk for an honest opinion and a quote.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where the property is
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- The rough size of the job
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we will explain how we’d tackle it. When it suits you, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Honest limits
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what new sealant won’t do:
- Issuing a fire rating or certificate for a building
- A wall that is not a fire-resisting element to begin with
- Large holes that need a different fire-stopping system
If in doubt, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think.
What we seal
- Flats & HMOs
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Service penetrations
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Linear gaps
- Door frames
Questions from Murkle
Do you work for landlords with property near Thurso station?
Yes, we work for landlords and agents. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Will you come out to Murkle?
Yes. Murkle is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across all of Scotland. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
What do you put in the joint?
Each joint gets the product that suits it. Movement, water and weather all affect the choice, and we will tell you what we’re using.
Are you fully insured?
Yes, we are fully insured for domestic and commercial work.
Is standard sealant good enough for a fire gap?
No. Standard sealants are not made or tested to stop fire. If it’s been used, we remove it and use the right product.
Do you carry out fire risk assessments?
No, we do not assess buildings. Once you have a specification or action list from your assessor or designer, we’ll quote for the sealant work on it.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the product. Some products have a noticeable smell, others very little.
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, to the product’s details. The door leaf and its hardware need a door specialist.
Can I do it myself?
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, 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.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
What fire rated sealant looks like in Murkle
If you run a hotel, guest house or holiday let in a coastal place like Murkle, 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 don’t certify buildings or do fire risk assessments.
In and around Murkle, as anywhere, good fire rated sealant starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Murkle is about 3 miles east of Thurso, in Highland. We carry out fire rated sealant for homes and businesses in Murkle, as part of our work across Highland. Our Highland coverage runs to 253 places, and Murkle is one of them.
Here we cover the KW14 postcode area for fire rated sealant. We also cover Castletown (2 miles east), Thurso (3 miles west), Dunnet (4 miles north-east), Scrabster (4 miles west) and Glengolly (4 miles south-west). Remote and island addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
What’s near Murkle
The nearest railway station is Thurso station, roughly 3.2 miles west. A little further out are Thurso Heritage Museum (3.6 miles west) and Dunbar Hospital (3.7 miles west). Not far away are St John's Loch.