Edinburgh · Scotland
Fire-rated sealant in Riccarton, Edinburgh
Intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations in Riccarton, with a 12-month guarantee on every job. Call for a quick quote.
- Damaged fire sealant left by other trades
- Cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant
- Gaps filled with a product that is not fire-rated
Fire rated sealant for homes and businesses in Riccarton
Intumescent sealant looks much like any other sealant until it gets hot; then it swells to help close the gap. The right product depends on the gap size, the substrate and what passes through. Common call-outs are for unsealed gaps where pipes and cables go through a wall and fire seals that have cracked with movement, across flats & HMOs, plasterboard & masonry and door frames.
For holiday lets, guest houses and community buildings in or near Riccarton, washroom and kitchen sealant and any fire-rated joints need the same attention as anywhere.
We stand behind the work with a 12-month guarantee.
- Place
- Riccarton (EH14)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Riccarton
From a single let to a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
Can I do it myself?
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
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.
FAQs for Riccarton
Will you come out to Riccarton?
Yes. Riccarton 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.
I let a flat near Edinburgh Park station. Can you help?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear price.
Can you tell me which gaps need fire stopping?
No. We follow the requirements from your assessor, designer or building control and install to the manufacturer’s details.
Do you have insurance?
Yes, we are fully insured for every job we do.
What’s the difference between intumescent and fire-rated sealant?
An intumescent material expands when it’s heated. Many fire-rated sealants work this way, but not all.
Can I do it myself?
Some simple jobs can be done by a careful DIYer. Most DIY failures come from sealing over old material, wet joints or too much sealant.
Do the sealants smell?
That depends on the sealant. Some smell for a while, some hardly at all, and any smell fades as they cure.
Is it messy?
We keep the work tidy. Nearby surfaces are protected.
Why act early in Riccarton
Doing it once, properly, beats doing it twice. Work that does not follow the tested detail may have to come out again when the building is next checked. In a place like Riccarton, small leaks are easy to put off, but water behind a failed seal does the most damage when nobody’s watching.
A few things move the cost up or down: the old material and how easily it comes out, any mould to treat, and whether we need extra access for height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Why us?
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
Take a look at what affects the cost and our reviews.
The process
Every visit runs the same way: we check the joints, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, do the work and clear up. Most jobs take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are. Outside jobs in Riccarton need a dry day, because sealant will not bond to a wet joint, so an outdoor job can move if the forecast changes. Work indoors isn’t affected.
- We begin by agreeing the list of gaps from your assessor’s or designer’s requirements.
- Each gap is measured and its substrate and service noted.
- Any non-fire-rated filler is removed.
- The specified fire-rated sealant goes in over any backing its detail requires.
- We hand over a list of locations and products for your records.
Preparing for the visit
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
How to get a quote
If you’re in Riccarton and need fire rated sealant, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and you will get a clear quote before work begins.
Related advice
Different surfaces, different methods
Linear gaps
Head-of-wall gaps are often hidden above suspended ceilings. We work along the whole run leaving no stretch unsealed.
Plasterboard walls
In plasterboard walls, the condition of the board edge matters. Loose material is removed so the sealant has a firm edge.
Also in Riccarton
Fire rated sealant in Riccarton: local notes
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 do not certify buildings or carry out fire risk assessments.
Around Riccarton, as everywhere, fire rated sealant is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Riccarton is about 5 miles south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Wherever you are in the EH14 postcode area, our applicators can take on fire rated sealant. 175 places in Edinburgh are on our list.
All of EH14 is within our area for fire rated sealant. Whether your property is on Research Avenue North, Hermiston Walk and Calder Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we work in Hermiston (1 mile north), Warriston (1 mile south-west), Gogar (1 mile north), Maybury (2 miles north) and West Craigs (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (5 miles north-east), Leith (7 miles north-east), Bonnington (7 miles north-east), Greenside (6 miles north-east), Broughton (6 miles north-east) and Bellevue (6 miles north-east).
Around Riccarton
The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Park station, roughly 1 mile north-east. A little further out are Corstorphine Hospital (2.7 miles north-east) and Craigcrook Castle (3.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Warklaw Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
What we can’t put right
Sealant isn’t the answer to every problem, and we’ll tell you before any work starts. It won’t solve:
- Big openings where sealant alone is not the tested solution
- Issuing a fire rating or certificate for a building
- Problems with the door itself rather than the gap around the frame
If you’re not sure, just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Surfaces we seal
- Service penetrations
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Flats & HMOs
- Linear gaps
- Door frames
Signs you need fire rated sealant in Riccarton
If the sealant is too shallow, has the wrong backing or sits on a dusty surface, it is not installed as tested. We see plenty of fire stopping that was hurried, especially where it was squeezed in at the end of a project.
The most common problems we see are:
- Linear gaps at the head of walls
- Door frames with gaps between frame and wall
- Standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap
- Fire stopping disturbed by later work
Rented homes near Edinburgh Park station change hands often, and fire-rated sealant around pipes and cables through walls and floors needs making good whenever new services go through.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- Whether VAT is included
- What preparation is included
- How the colour is chosen