Highland · Scotland
Fire-rated sealant in Reay, Highland
Fire-stopping gaps in Reay need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant.
- Unsealed gaps where pipes and cables go through a wall
- Gaps where walls meet ceilings or slabs
- New service routes left unsealed after building work
How to look after the new joints
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Look in service cupboards and ceiling voids from time to time
- Ask every contractor to reseal any fire stopping they disturb
- Flag any open gap you spot round a pipe or cable
- Don’t paint over fire sealant until it has cured
Don’t add foam, filler or ordinary sealant over a fire seal. If it needs repair, use the same type of product. Ask us if you are not sure which product was used.
An open gap is not only a fire issue: they also let noise, draughts and sometimes pests through. Dealing with them early helps with all of these.
How we handle fire rated sealant in Reay
Fire-rated sealant closes the gaps around pipes, cables and frames where they pass through a fire-resisting wall or floor. We apply intumescent and fire-rated sealants to the manufacturer’s tested details for each gap. We work on service penetrations, plasterboard & masonry and door frames, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant and door frames with gaps between frame and wall.
For holiday lets, guest houses and community buildings in or near Reay, washroom and kitchen sealant and any fire-rated joints need the same attention as anywhere.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee.
- Where
- Reay (KW14)
- Wider area
- Highland
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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DIY versus a professional finish
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, 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.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, then guaranteed for a year.
How we quote for fire rated sealant
We don’t publish a price list. What we look at:
- Working hours on commercial sites
- The size of the job
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- The type of sealant required
Leaving a failed joint usually makes the job bigger, not smaller. If you are unsure, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you an honest view and a quote.
Asking for a quote
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Try to tell us:
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- Roughly how big the job is
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- The type of property
To get a quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. You’ll have a clear quote before work begins.
The process
When we arrive, we start by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. Surfaces next to the work are protected before any work starts. The work usually takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are. In smaller Scottish places, parking is normally less of an issue than access and distance. Let us know how to find you and how to reach the joints.
- Access to each area is agreed so the work can run in order.
- Old, damaged or unsuitable sealant is removed.
- Gaps are cleaned of dust and loose material.
- We apply and tool the sealant to the product’s tested detail.
- Locations and products are written up and any gaps unsuitable for sealant are flagged.
Before we arrive
- Mention any tricky access
- Clear the area around the work
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
Getting a quote
We do not publish a price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Advice
What happens if it’s left?
If an assessor has flagged gaps, it makes sense to close them before the next review. Having them sealed and recorded now gives you evidence that the item was dealt with. 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.
What it costs depends on the size of the job, how hard the old material is to remove and how easy the joints are to reach. You will have a clear quote before any work starts.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Reay
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- Full insurance on every job
Take a look at what affects the cost or our reviews.
When it is not the sealant
Sealant isn’t the answer to every problem, and we will tell you before work begins. Sealant won’t put right:
- Issuing a fire rating or certificate for a building
- Big openings where sealant alone isn’t the tested solution
- Construction that doesn’t provide fire resistance on its own
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Door frames
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Linear gaps
- Flats & HMOs
- Service penetrations
Reay questions
Do you cover smaller places like Reay?
Yes, Reay is covered. We work across all of Scotland, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can you do fire rated sealant in Reay?
Yes, Reay is within the area we cover. We work across all of Scotland. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing, and we will give you a clear price.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We hold ARBOMaster approved applicator status, and we are fully insured.
Do you do fire sealant around door frames?
Yes. The joint between frame and wall is sealed with a fire-rated sealant. The door leaf and its hardware need a door specialist.
What’s the difference between intumescent and fire-rated sealant?
Intumescent means it swells when heated. Intumescent sealants are one kind of fire-rated sealant; which product suits depends on the gap, the substrate and the service.
Will we have a record of what was sealed?
Yes. You get a list of where we worked and what we used for your files.
What does fire rated sealant cost?
The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Ask us for a quote.
Can you work in occupied buildings?
Yes. We work in flats, HMOs, schools, offices and other commercial buildings, including occupied ones. The order of work and access are planned with you.
What fire rated sealant looks like in Reay
For seaside hotels, guest houses and holiday lets around Reay, 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. Fire-rated sealant is installed to the manufacturer’s tested details; we don’t certify buildings or carry out fire risk assessments.
If you look after a church, hall or community building such as Reay Parish Church, gaps around pipes and cables are worth checking after any building work there. In and around Reay, as anywhere, good fire rated sealant starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Reay is about 10 miles west of Thurso, in Highland. Our applicators cover fire rated sealant for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Reay and nearby, as part of our work across Highland. We cover 253 towns and villages across Highland.
All of KW14 is within our area for fire rated sealant, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need fire rated sealant at a property on The Terrace, The Avenue and Beinn Ratha Court or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for fire rated sealant include Melvich (5 miles west), Portskerra (5 miles west), Forss (6 miles north-east), Westfield (6 miles east) and Janetstown (8 miles east). Island and remote addresses take a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you ask for a quote.
Near you in Reay
A little further out are Dounreay Castle (2.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Caol-Loch.
For landlords and businesses
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too. We can quote a run of properties together.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.