Edinburgh · Scotland
Redhall Fire Rated Sealant
Professional fire rated sealant in and around Redhall, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a one-year guarantee.
- New service routes left unsealed after building work
- Gaps where walls meet ceilings or slabs
- Gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls
About our fire rated sealant in Redhall
A fire seal relies on being installed the way it was tested: the right depth, the right backing and the right product for the substrate. That is the part we focus on. We work on plasterboard & masonry, door frames and linear gaps, and common reasons people get in touch are fire seals that have cracked with movement and joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey.
In Scotland’s cities, hotels and student accommodation need sealant work done without emptying the building, so jobs in Redhall can be programmed room by room, with out-of-hours working possible to arrange.
You are covered for a year from the day we finish. If anything isn’t right with it, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Where
- Redhall (EH14, EH11, EH13)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the cost of fire rated sealant
Every job gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- The number and length of the joints
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- The number of rooms or windows
- Working hours on commercial sites
Every job is a little different, so we quote each one individually. Size, access and the product the joint needs all make a difference.
What to tell us for a quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- Roughly how big the job is
- The address or postcode of the job
- Whether it has been sealed before
- A few photos by email, if you can
Need a quote? Please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Surface by surface
Masonry and concrete
Masonry is dusty and porous, so preparation matters. We brush and vacuum the gap and use backing where the detail needs it.
Door frames
We deal with the gap around the frame, not the door. The door leaf, its seals and closer need a door specialist, and we’ll say if we spot a problem with them.
Can I do it myself?
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, 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.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. Surfaces next to the work are protected before any work begins. The work usually takes from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access. Many homes in Scotland’s cities are tenement flats, reached through a shared close and up a common stair. In Redhall, it helps to know the floor, the door entry arrangements and the nearest parking.
- We go through the gaps on your list or survey and check each one’s size and substrate.
- Old or unsuitable sealant is cut out and the gap cleaned.
- Backing or fill is fitted where the product’s tested detail calls for 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.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
Get a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that’s easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll explain what’s involved before giving you a price.
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Why it’s worth doing now in Redhall
Leaving a gap until a refurbishment comes round can mean years with it open. Sealing the gap now is a contained job on its own. For landlords in Redhall, damp and leaks can be a Repairing Standard issue, so it’s worth fixing failed sealant before a tenant reports it.
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’ll know the price before we begin.
Why book with us
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- Old sealant always removed completely
- One-year guarantee on every job
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced or what customers say.
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Fire rated sealant around Redhall
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 landlords with property near Kingsknowe station, any gap left by new services in shared walls should be closed with a fire-rated product.
Redhall is about 2 miles south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. For fire rated sealant in and around Redhall, it’s easy to get a quote: please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk. We are based in Crawley and cover Edinburgh, Redhall included. Redhall is one of 175 places in Edinburgh we cover.
All of EH14, EH11 and EH13 is within our area for fire rated sealant, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Redhall Road, New Mart Road and Katesmill Road, all of which we cover. With the A71 close by, Redhall is easy for our applicators to reach. Other places close to Redhall include Parkhead (1 mile north-west), Longstone (1 mile west), Kingsknowe (1 mile south-west), Chesser (1 mile north-east) and Saughton (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Leith (5 miles north-east), Bonnington (4 miles north-east), Greenside (4 miles north-east), Broughton (4 miles north-east), Bellevue (4 miles north-east) and Silvermills (3 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Redhall
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Balgreen Primary School, Cross Keys Tavern and Saughton Park, among other places. Redhall has its own railway station: Kingsknowe station. A little further out are Merchiston Tower (1.8 miles north-east) and The Gyle Shopping Centre (2.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Duddingston Loch and Craiglockhart Hill.
Redhall questions
Do you cover Redhall for fire rated sealant?
Yes, Redhall is within the area we cover. We work across all of Scotland. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
Are the rules for fire-rated sealant different in Scotland?
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 do not certify buildings or carry out fire risk assessments, so your fire risk assessor or building control will advise on what’s needed.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes. Just list everything you need and we will quote it together.
Will there be a smell?
Possibly a little. It fades as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
Can you work in occupied buildings?
Yes, whether the building is a school, an office, flats or an HMO, and whether it’s in use or not. Let us know the building’s hours and we’ll plan the work to suit.
What does intumescent mean?
An intumescent sealant expands when it gets hot. It’s one type of fire-rated sealant; which product suits depends on the gap, the substrate and the service.
Is it worth trying it myself?
Some simple jobs can be done by a careful DIYer. The usual mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using too much.
What fire rating will the seal have?
We do not give ratings or certificates for our work. The requirement comes from your assessor, designer or building control, and we fit a product whose tested details meet it.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, some problems need a different trade:
- Fire doors that need new seals, closers or hardware
- A wall that isn’t a fire-resisting element to begin with
- Fire risk assessments, which need a qualified assessor
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we seal
- Door frames
- Linear gaps
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Service penetrations
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Flats & HMOs
When to call us in Redhall
Movement in the structure can open gaps too: cracked or debonded sealant leaves an open route through the wall. Knocks, maintenance and building work damage it further.
The most common problems we see are:
- Cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant
- Gaps where walls meet ceilings or slabs
- Gaps filled with a product that isn’t fire-rated
- Unsealed gaps around fire door frames
Schools such as Merchiston Castle School are buildings too, and fire-stopping around service openings should be restored whenever new services go in.
What your quote should include
- What preparation is included
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- How long to leave it before use
- What happens if the job turns out different