Edinburgh · Scotland
Fire-rated sealant in Northfield, Edinburgh
Fire-stopping gaps in Northfield need attention? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Damaged fire sealant left by other trades
- Gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls
- Ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed
How we handle fire rated sealant in Northfield
In flats, HMOs, offices and schools, fire stopping is often disturbed by later work. A new cable run or a replaced pipe can leave an open hole behind. Those are the gaps we close, using a tested fire-rated product. Typical jobs include joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey and holes left by a change of layout, on pipe & cable gaps, plasterboard & masonry and linear gaps.
In Scotland, building work comes under the Building (Scotland) Regulations and their technical handbooks. For buildings in Northfield, fire-rated sealant is installed to the manufacturer’s tested details, and washroom and kitchen sealant is chosen for heavy use.
Our work is backed for twelve months.
- Where
- Northfield (EH8, EH15, EH7)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we look over the joints with you first, so you know exactly what we’re doing. Surfaces next to the work are protected before any work begins. Most jobs take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are. In a city area like Northfield, parking may be by permit or pay-and-display, so tell us what’s nearby. If you’re in a flat, let us know how we get in at the street door.
- 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.
- The specified fire-rated sealant goes in over any backing its detail requires.
- We hand over a list of locations and products for your files.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Mention any tricky access
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
How to get a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: tell us what needs doing and where. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we will take it from there.
Related advice
What happens if it’s left?
Waiting for the next refit can leave a gap open for years. Sealing the gap now is a contained job on its own. Scottish rain finds any gap around a frame or wall joint, and in a tall building in Northfield, damp can travel a long way before it shows.
Rather than a set price list, we price the job in front of us: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. You will know the price before we begin.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Northfield
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
See how sealant jobs are priced and our reviews.
Fire rated sealant around Northfield
For seaside hotels, guest houses and holiday lets around Northfield, busy months put washrooms and kitchens under pressure, so it’s worth checking the sealant before the busiest weeks. 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.
For buildings such as Willowbrae Parish Church, service openings in its walls need the right fire-rated sealant, as in any building. Rented homes near Brunstane station change hands often, and new cables or pipes through a fire-resisting wall leave a gap that needs the right sealant. Schools such as Portobello High School are buildings too, and gaps opened by contractors for new cabling are a common finding in schools and offices.
Northfield is about 3 miles east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Northfield gets the same service as everywhere we cover: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. 175 places in Edinburgh are on our list.
Work in EH8, EH15 and EH7 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need fire rated sealant at a property on Durham Avenue, Parker Avenue and Paisley Avenue or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. You will find Northfield on the A1 and A1140, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for fire rated sealant include Mountcastle (1 mile north-east), Piershill (1 mile north-west), Willowbrae (1 mile west), Craigentinny (1 mile north) and South Portobello (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (3 miles west), Leith (3 miles north-west), Silvermills (3 miles west), West End (3 miles west), Stockbridge (3 miles west) and North Leith (3 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Northfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Abercorn Park, Portobello Library and Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Brunstane station, roughly 1.4 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Craigmillar Castle (1.7 miles south) and Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (1.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include The New Leaf Co-op and Whinny Hill.
Landlord and commercial work in Northfield
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we will give you a quote.
Hotels need rooms back in use, so the work can be planned room by room around your bookings where we can. We have worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
Quotes for fire rated sealant in Northfield
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We look at:
- The size of the job
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- Whether the work is at height
- When we can work, for business premises
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, and we’ll explain the quote if you ask.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- The address or postcode of the job
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
Want a quote for fire rated sealant? Please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. We’ll explain what we’d do and give you a clear price before work begins.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. Here’s what we suggest:
- Plan fire stopping into any work that goes through walls or floors
- Tell trades working in the building that fire seals must be put back
- Keep general-purpose foam and caulk away from fire-stopping gaps
- Include hidden areas like risers in routine checks
Tell other trades that the gaps have been sealed, and ask them to reseal anything they cut through. Later work is a common cause of damaged fire stopping.
Any job that breaks through a wall or ceiling should include resealing. Catching it then saves a separate visit later.
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Honest limits
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Issuing a fire rating or certificate for a building
- Deciding what fire stopping a building needs
- Big openings where sealant alone isn’t the tested solution
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we seal
- Linear gaps
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Door frames
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Service penetrations
- Flats & HMOs
Northfield questions
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 is how we fit it. We don’t certify buildings or carry out fire risk assessments, so your fire risk assessor or building control will advise on what’s needed.
Do you take on hotel work around Northfield?
Yes, hospitality work, including hotels, is part of what we do. Work can be planned room by room, and out-of-hours working can be arranged.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the product. Some products have a noticeable smell, others very little, and any smell fades as they cure.
Do you carry out fire risk assessments?
No. We follow the requirements from your assessor, designer or building control and install to the manufacturer’s details.
Can you fill the gap behind a fire door frame?
Yes, if the gap is within the product’s tested range. Our work is the gap around the frame.
Do you have insurance?
Yes, we are fully insured.
Is intumescent sealant the same as fire-rated sealant?
Intumescent describes a material that swells in heat. Intumescent sealants are a type of fire-rated sealant.
How long does the job take?
It depends on the size of the job, but most jobs take from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access. We will give you a better idea when we quote.
How the job changes by surface
Linear gaps
Some linear gaps have to cope with movement as well as fire. The product and depth are chosen to suit both from the manufacturer’s details.
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.