Scottish Borders · Scotland
Reston Fire Rated Sealant
Problem with your fire-stopping gaps in Reston? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Linear gaps at the head of walls
- New service routes left unsealed after building work
- Open gaps behind door architraves
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone will not bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
How we handle fire rated sealant in Reston
Fire stopping only performs as intended if it’s done to the detail: correct depth, correct backing and a product suited to the surfaces. That detail is what we take care over. If you are dealing with fire seals that have cracked with movement and open joints along the top of partitions, we can help.
Work in a place like Reston is planned ahead, journey included, so it can be fitted around bookings or opening times where possible.
Every job comes with a 12-month guarantee, wherever you are in the Scottish Borders.
- Location
- Reston (TD14)
- Region
- Scottish Borders
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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How we quote for fire rated sealant
The price is agreed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- Whether the work is at height
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Which sealant suits the joint
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, as water and mould keep getting in. If you’re unsure, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you an honest view and a quote.
Asking for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- The problem you’ve noticed
- The address or postcode of the job
- How we’d reach the joints
We quote each job on its own, so start by telling us what you need. Simply email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job and send pictures if you have them.
When it isn’t the sealant
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- Doors that aren’t fire doors in the first place
- Issuing a fire rating or certificate for a building
- Walls or floors that weren’t built to resist fire
If you’re not sure, just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Surfaces we seal
- Service penetrations
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Flats & HMOs
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Linear gaps
- Door frames
FAQs for Reston
How do Scotland’s building regulations apply to fire-rated sealant in Reston?
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 do fire risk assessments; your assessor or building control can tell you what’s required.
Will you come out to Reston?
Yes. Reston is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Will there be a smell?
Possibly a little. Any smell clears as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes. Just list everything you need and we will quote it together.
Do you have insurance?
Yes, we are fully insured for every job we do.
Can you work in occupied buildings?
Yes. Flats, HMOs, offices, schools and other occupied buildings are all part of our work. We agree access and the order of work with you first.
What do you put in the joint?
The product depends on the job: anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas, and other sealants where joints move or face the weather. We use products from Arbo and Everbuild.
Can you tell me how many minutes the seal will last?
We don’t give ratings or certificates for our work. Your specification sets the requirement, and we apply a product tested for it with a record of each location.
How the visit works
Once we are on site, we compare the joints with what we discussed. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. Most jobs then take a few hours for a handful of gaps, and longer for a whole building. For a place like Reston, longer drives are planned in advance. Mention tracks, gates, ferries or anything else about the route.
- 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.
- We put in whatever backing or fill the product detail specifies.
- Fire-rated or intumescent sealant is applied to the right depth and tooled.
- Finally, we list where we worked and what we used, for your records.
How to prepare
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
Getting a quote
Want a quote for fire rated sealant? Please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the job. We will explain what we’d do and give you a clear quote before any work starts.
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Commercial buildings in Reston
Scotland has its own building regulations, the Building (Scotland) Regulations, with technical handbooks. We install fire-rated sealant to the product’s tested details; we do not certify buildings or carry out fire risk assessments.
For buildings such as Reston Church Of Scotland, service openings in its walls need the right fire-rated sealant, as in any building.
Reston is in the Scottish Borders. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Reston can book us for fire rated sealant. The work is guaranteed for a year. Reston is one of 89 places in the Scottish Borders we cover. Our Edinburgh page covers work nearby.
Jobs for fire rated sealant in TD14 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need fire rated sealant at a property on Main Street, Ladeside and Newmains Farm Road or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. Neighbouring places we cover for fire rated sealant include Ayton (3 miles east), Coldingham (3 miles north-east), Scottish Borders (3 miles north-east), Chirnside (4 miles south) and St Abbs (4 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Reston
Reston has its own railway station: Reston station. Other landmarks nearby include Ferney Castle (1.2 miles south). For a walk, there’s Ayton Hill and Coldingham Loch.
Landlord and commercial work in Reston
We work for landlords and agents as well as householders. Sealant work between tenants keeps a property looking cared for.
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too. Several sites can go on one quote, and we’re fully insured.
Aftercare tips
Good habits help new joints last longer. A few tips:
- Tell trades working in the building that fire seals must be put back
- Get damaged fire seals looked at promptly
- Include hidden areas like risers in routine checks
- Do not fill fire-stopping gaps with ordinary foam or silicone
Avoid covering a sealed gap with anything that isn’t part of the tested detail. Repairs should use a matching fire-rated product. We can tell you which product we used.
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 you can show it was dealt with.
Common problems we fix in Reston
Over time, buildings change layout and use. Conversions to flats and HMOs, and office refits, create new walls and new routes for services, with gaps to match.
Look out for any of the following:
- Unsealed gaps where pipes and cables go through a wall
- Open joints along the top of partitions
- Standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap
- Open gaps behind door architraves
If you let a flat or house near Reston station, fire-rated sealant around pipes and cables through walls and floors needs making good whenever new services go through.
What your quote should include
- How the colour is chosen
- Are they insured?
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why