Fife · Scotland
Fire Rated Sealant in North Queensferry
Our applicators work in North Queensferry on intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly and a 12-month guarantee.
- Open holes round services passing through fire walls
- Gaps flagged on a fire risk assessment
- Linear gaps at the head of walls
Should I try it myself first?
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We cut it out and start again, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
About our fire rated sealant in North Queensferry
Intumescent sealant looks much like any other sealant until it gets hot; in a fire it expands into the joint. The right product depends on the gap size, the substrate and what passes through, so we follow the tested detail for each one. We’re often asked to deal with linear gaps at the head of walls and gaps left after a refit or conversion, across pipe & cable gaps, door frames and service penetrations.
If you look after holiday lets, a guest house or a community building in or near North Queensferry, washroom and kitchen sealant and any fire-rated joints need the same attention as anywhere.
Your job is guaranteed for a year, as with all our work.
- Location
- North Queensferry (KY11)
- Region
- Fife
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common problems we fix in North Queensferry
Movement in the structure can open gaps too: a seal that cracks or pulls away leaves a path for smoke. Knocks, maintenance and building work damage it further.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Gaps where walls meet ceilings or slabs
- Old fire sealant that has split or come away
- Open holes round services passing through fire walls
- New service routes left unsealed after building work
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Queensferry High School, fire-stopping around service openings should be restored whenever new services go in.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether you can choose the colour
- Are they insured?
- What the cure time is
- How much experience the applicator has
What fire rated sealant looks like in North Queensferry
For seaside hotels, guest houses and holiday lets around North Queensferry, 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. We install fire-rated sealant to the product’s tested details; we don’t certify buildings or carry out fire risk assessments.
Rented homes near North Queensferry station change hands often, and new cables or pipes through a fire-resisting wall leave a gap that needs the right sealant. Community buildings like Episcopal Church of St Peter are part of the picture too: gaps around pipes and cables are worth checking after any building work there.
North Queensferry is about 4 miles south of Dunfermline, in Fife. We provide fire rated sealant to homes and businesses in North Queensferry and the surrounding area, as part of our work across Fife. North Queensferry is one of 133 towns and villages in Fife where we work. For nearby work, see our Edinburgh page.
We work across the KY11 postcode area for fire rated sealant and the streets around it. If you need fire rated sealant at a property on Main Street, Mount Hooly Crescent and Queen Margaret's Place or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. Other places close to North Queensferry include Jamestown (1 mile north-east), Inverkeithing (1 mile north), Hillend (2 miles north), Dalgety Bay (2 miles north-east) and Fordell Firs (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Dunfermline (4 miles north), Kirkcaldy (12 miles north-east), Glenrothes (15 miles north-east), Cowdenbeath (7 miles north), Dysart (13 miles north-east) and Abbeyview (4 miles north).
What’s near North Queensferry
There’s a railway station in North Queensferry itself: North Queensferry station. Nearby you will also find Queensferry Museum (1.5 miles south) and Inch Garvie (0.8 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Dundas Loch.
North Queensferry questions
How do Scotland’s building regulations apply to fire-rated sealant in North Queensferry?
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.
Is North Queensferry within the area you cover?
Yes, North Queensferry is covered. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can tenants book the work?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No. Fresh sealant doesn’t stick to old sealant, and it traps any mould or water underneath. We remove it all first.
Do the sealants smell?
Some sealants have a smell while they cure, but it fades. Ventilation helps.
Can I use normal mastic around a pipe through a fire wall?
No. Standard sealants are not made or tested to stop fire. We cut it out and reseal with a fire-rated product.
Do you seal gaps around fire door frames?
Yes, if the gap is within the product’s tested range. We seal the frame-to-wall gap, not the door itself, and we will mention anything we notice about the door.
What sealant do you use?
Quality sealants from brands including Arbo and Everbuild, chosen to suit the joint. We explain the product when we quote.
Surface by surface
Flats and HMOs
In occupied buildings, we plan the order of work with you. We agree access to each flat and the common parts before we start so residents know what to expect.
Door frames
Behind most architraves is a gap between frame and wall. We seal any open gap to the product’s tested details.
Why deal with it now?
Doing it once, properly, beats doing it twice. If the details weren’t followed, the seal may need redoing 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.
The cost depends on the size of the job, how hard the old material is to remove and how easy the joints are to reach. We give a clear quote before we start, so you know where you stand.
Why us?
- We never seal over old sealant
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
Take a look at our cost guide or customer reviews.
How it works
The work is kept neat and contained to the area we are working on, so you can get on with your day. Expect the work to take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are, and we tell you how long to leave it before we go. 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 plan the order of work and access, floor by floor or flat by flat.
- Old, damaged or unsuitable sealant is removed.
- Dust and loose debris are cleaned from each gap.
- The fire-rated or intumescent sealant is applied and tooled to the tested detail.
- Locations and products are written up and any gaps unsuitable for sealant are flagged.
How to prepare
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
Getting a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job. When it suits you, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and businesses in North Queensferry
We also work for property managers and facilities teams in North Queensferry and across Fife. Several sites can go on one quote, and we are fully insured for the work.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Good habits help new joints last longer. Our tips:
- Check whether a sealant can be painted before decorating over it
- Include hidden areas like risers in routine checks
- Plan fire stopping into any work that goes through walls or floors
- Keep the record of products and locations with your fire safety documents
Follow the cure time we give you before decorating over the sealant. Some fire-rated sealants can be painted and some cannot and we’ll tell you which one you have.
A gap left open in a fire-resisting wall or floor lets smoke spread in ways the building wasn’t designed for. Closing it is normally a straightforward job.