Midlothian · Scotland
Old Pentland Fire Rated Sealant
Professional fire rated sealant in and around Old Pentland, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a one-year guarantee.
- Unsealed gaps around fire door frames
- Fire stopping disturbed by later work
- Gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls
How we handle fire rated sealant in Old Pentland
Ordinary silicone or decorators’ caulk in a fire-stopping gap isn’t a fire-rated seal. We cut out the wrong material and reseal with a fire-rated product tested for that kind of gap. We work on flats & HMOs, linear gaps and service penetrations, and the jobs we see most are joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey and open holes round services passing through fire walls.
In a smaller place like Old Pentland, commercial jobs are more likely to be a hotel, guest house, school, surgery or community hall than an office block. Each needs sound sealant in its washrooms and kitchens, and fire-rated joints kept in good order.
Our work is backed for twelve months.
- Place
- Old Pentland (EH20, EH10)
- Region
- Midlothian
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Keeping the joints in good condition
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. We suggest:
- Report cracked or damaged seals as soon as you notice them
- File the fire-stopping record where your assessor can find it
- Keep photos of seals that will be hidden
- Allow for resealing whenever new services are run
Look at the sealed gaps as part of your routine walk-rounds. Watch for cracking, gaps or seals that have been disturbed and get them seen to.
A gap left open in a fire-resisting wall or floor lets smoke spread in ways the building wasn’t designed for. Sealing it early is a simple step to take.
What fire rated sealant looks like in Old Pentland
In Scotland, building work comes under the Building (Scotland) Regulations and their technical handbooks. Fire-rated sealant is installed to the manufacturer’s tested details, though we don’t certify buildings or do fire risk assessments.
For landlords with property near Slateford station, 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 Gracemount High School, service openings in fire-resisting walls need checking after any refurbishment.
Old Pentland is about 3 miles west of Bonnyrigg, in Midlothian. Old Pentland gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. We cover 33 towns and villages across Midlothian, from the larger towns to small villages.
We work across the EH20 and EH10 postcode area for fire rated sealant. If you’re just outside Old Pentland, we cover Hillend (1 mile west), Bilston (1 mile south), Loanhead (1 mile east), Burdiehouse (1 mile north-east) and Roslin (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Bonnyrigg (3 miles east), Dalkeith (5 miles east), Penicuik (4 miles south-west), Gorebridge (6 miles south-east), Newtongrange (5 miles east) and Mayfield (6 miles east).
Near you in Old Pentland
The closest station to Old Pentland is Slateford station, roughly 3.8 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (3.1 miles north) and Princess Margaret Rose Orthopaedic Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). Not far away are Caerketton Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
FAQs for Old Pentland
I let a flat near Slateford station. Can you help?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Is Old Pentland within the area you cover?
Yes. Old Pentland is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes. Each job is guaranteed for twelve months, wherever you are.
Does someone need to be in?
For indoor joints, yes, someone needs to let us in. Once we’ve agreed the job, you do not need to watch us work.
Do you seal gaps around fire door frames?
Yes. We often seal open gaps hidden behind the architrave. The door and its fittings are a separate job for a door specialist.
Do you offer different sealant colours?
Most of the time, yes. We will explain which colours are available.
Do you provide details of the products used?
Yes. We note each location and the product that went in.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No. Fresh sealant does not stick to old sealant, and it traps any mould or water underneath. It all has to come out first.
Landlord and commercial work in Old Pentland
Hotels need rooms back in use, so the work can be planned room by room. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
Other services in Old Pentland
What happens on the day
All our tools and materials come with us in the van, so you do not need to buy or prepare anything. Once we’ve agreed what’s being done, we protect the area and start. It normally takes a few hours for a handful of gaps, and longer for a whole building. 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 begin by agreeing the list of gaps from your assessor’s or designer’s requirements.
- We measure every gap and note what it’s in and what passes through.
- Unsuitable material such as ordinary foam or silicone is cut out.
- We fit backing where needed and apply the fire-rated sealant to depth.
- We hand over a list of locations and products for your files.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
Getting a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and add photos by email if you can.
Advice
What affects the cost of fire rated sealant
Your quote is based on your job. We look at:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- How many areas need sealing
- Which sealant suits the joint
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
What you pay reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we ask about the job first and agree the price before starting.
Helping us quote
To make quoting easier, please include:
- How we’d reach the joints
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will explain what’s involved before giving you a price.
Leave it or put it right?
Waiting for the next refit can leave a gap open for years. Sealing the gap now is a contained job on its own and needn’t wait for anything else. In a place like Old Pentland, small leaks are easy to put off, but water behind a failed seal does the most damage when nobody’s watching.
Every job is a little different, so we quote each one individually. Size, access and the product the joint needs all make a difference, and we’ll explain the quote if you ask.
What you get with us
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- One-year guarantee on every job
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
Take a look at what affects the cost or what customers say.
Different surfaces, different methods
Flats and HMOs
In occupied buildings, we plan the order of work with you. Access to flats and common areas is agreed in advance to keep disruption down.
Service penetrations
Different services need different details: metal pipes, cables and plastic pipes aren’t treated the same. Each one is sealed to the product’s tested detail.
When something else is needed
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Fire doors that need new seals, closers or hardware
- Big openings where sealant alone isn’t the tested solution
- Sign-off of the building, which sits with building control or your assessor
If you’re not sure, just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Where we work in Old Pentland
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Service penetrations
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Door frames
- Flats & HMOs
- Linear gaps