Highland · Scotland
Poolewe Fire Rated Sealant
Intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations in Poolewe, with a one-year guarantee on every job. Ask us for a quote.
- Gaps left after a refit or conversion
- Fire stopping disturbed by later work
- Door frames with gaps between frame and wall
Fire rated sealant for homes and businesses in Poolewe
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. If you are dealing with open joints along the top of partitions and holes left by a change of layout, we can help, whatever the surface.
For a place like Poolewe, the journey and timings are planned in advance, so it can be fitted around bookings or opening times where possible.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, large or small.
- Location
- Poolewe (IV22)
- Region
- Highland
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How we quote for fire rated sealant
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We take into account:
- How much there is to do
- Whether the work is at height
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- The product the joint needs
What it costs depends on the size of the job, how hard the old material is to remove and access to the work. We give a clear quote before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
What to tell us for a quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- How we’d reach the joints
- The problem you’ve noticed
- The type of property
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
We do not publish a price list. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Different surfaces, different methods
Masonry and concrete
Preparation counts on brick, block and concrete. We brush and vacuum the gap and use backing where the detail needs it.
Flats and HMOs
Converted houses often have gaps around old and new services. The gaps on your list are sealed with a fire-rated product and the locations noted.
Fire rated sealant in Poolewe: local notes
For seaside hotels, guest houses and holiday lets around Poolewe, 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. 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; we don’t certify buildings or carry out fire risk assessments.
Around Poolewe, as everywhere, fire rated sealant is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Poolewe is in Highland. Jobs in Poolewe get the same care as everywhere else we work: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Poolewe is one of 253 places in Highland we cover.
Every address in IV22 is within our area for fire rated sealant, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Cliffton, Sydney's Way and St Maelrubha Close, and we cover them all. We also cover Gairloch (4 miles south-west), Inverasdale (4 miles north-west), Lonemore (5 miles south-west), Aultbea (5 miles north) and Àird (5 miles north). Remote and island addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Landmarks near Poolewe
For a walk, there’s Lochan Feoir.
How the visit works
We bring everything the job needs with us. After a quick look at the joints together, we protect the area and start. Most jobs take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are. In smaller Scottish places, parking is usually less of an issue than access and distance. Let us know how to find you and how to reach the joints, and the visit is planned around that.
- We go through the gaps on your list or survey and check each one’s size and substrate.
- Anything that isn’t fit for the job comes out, and the gap is cleaned.
- Where the tested detail needs backing or fill, we fit it.
- The sealant goes in to the depth its detail sets, then it’s tooled off.
- Locations and products are noted so you have them on file.
How to prepare
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
Get a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know what needs doing and where, and roughly how big it is. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand, and we will take it from there.
Related advice
When something else is needed
It helps to know what we can’t do:
- Big openings where sealant alone isn’t the tested solution
- Walls or floors that weren’t built to resist fire
- Issuing a fire rating or certificate for a building
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly.
Where we work in Poolewe
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Service penetrations
- Flats & HMOs
- Door frames
- Linear gaps
What we are called out for in Poolewe
Much fire stopping is hidden: in ceiling voids, service risers and behind boxing. Out of view, damage sits unnoticed until someone inspects.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Unsealed gaps where pipes and cables go through a wall
- Fire seals that have cracked with movement
- Open joints along the top of partitions
- Fire stopping disturbed by later work
Whether the job is in Poolewe itself or nearby, the right material for each joint matters as much as a neat finish.
Comparing quotes
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- What guarantee comes with the work
Your questions about fire rated sealant in Poolewe
How do Scotland’s building regulations apply to fire-rated sealant in Poolewe?
Scotland has its own building regulations, the Building (Scotland) Regulations, with their own technical handbooks. Fire-rated sealant has to go in to the product’s tested details, and we follow them. We don’t certify buildings or do fire risk assessments; your assessor or building control can tell you what’s required.
Do you cover Poolewe for fire rated sealant?
Yes, Poolewe is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
What does intumescent mean?
Fire-rated is the broad term for sealants tested for fire stopping. Intumescent ones swell in heat, and they’re one of the options. The specification and the tested detail decide which is used.
What do you put in the joint?
Products from Arbo and Everbuild, among others, chosen to suit the joint. We explain the product when we quote.
Do I have to be there?
We need access to the joints, so we’ll agree that with you when we book. For inside work, that normally means someone being in.
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.
How long does the job take?
A typical job takes from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access, including preparation and clearing up. We will confirm how long when we quote.
How much does fire rated sealant cost in Poolewe?
The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Call for a quick quote.
Why act early in Poolewe
Squirting in whichever sealant is nearest does not make a fire seal. A fire-rated product only performs as tested when it’s installed to its tested detail, which is why we match the product and the method to each gap. 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.
Leaving a failed joint usually makes the job bigger, not smaller, because water and mould keep working on it. If you’re unsure, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you an honest view and a quote.
Why Poolewe customers choose us
- 12-month guarantee on every job
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Fully insured
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
Read what affects the cost and our reviews.
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Aftercare tips
Good habits help new joints last longer. Our tips:
- Don’t paint over fire sealant until it has cured
- Photograph sealed gaps before they’re covered up
- Tell trades working in the building that fire seals must be put back
- Include hidden areas like risers in routine checks
File the record of locations and products with your fire safety paperwork. It helps whoever checks the building next.
If a fire risk assessment has flagged a gap, do not leave it for the next one. Have it sealed, then keep the record so the item can be closed.