Edinburgh · Scotland
Fire-rated sealant in Saughton, Edinburgh
Intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations for Saughton, backed by a 12-month guarantee. Call for a quick quote.
- Unsealed gaps where pipes and cables go through a wall
- Open joints along the top of partitions
- Gaps flagged on a fire risk assessment
Fire rated sealant in Saughton
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 detail is what we take care over. If you have standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap and sealant items on a fire risk assessment action list, we can put it right, on plasterboard & masonry, door frames and flats & HMOs alike.
In Scotland’s cities, hotels and student accommodation need sealant work done without emptying the building, so jobs in Saughton can be programmed room by room, with out-of-hours working possible to arrange.
Our work is backed for twelve months, in Saughton and everywhere else we cover.
- Where
- Saughton (EH11, EH14, EH12)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
When to call us in Saughton
Gaps also open up as buildings move: a seal that cracks or pulls away leaves a path for smoke. Damage from cleaning, knocks and maintenance adds to it.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- New service routes left unsealed after building work
- Old fire sealant that has split or come away
- Standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap
- Open gaps behind door architraves
Letting a property close to Kingsknowe station? Then any gap left by new services in shared walls should be closed with a fire-rated product.
What to look for in a quote
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- What the cure time is
- How hidden problems are handled
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
What happens if it’s left?
For some gaps, sealant isn’t the right answer and another system is needed. Big openings, bundles of cables and plastic pipes may need batts, collars or wraps instead. If a gap isn’t suitable for sealant, we will tell you. For landlords in Saughton, damp and leaks can be a Repairing Standard issue, so it’s worth fixing failed sealant before a tenant reports it.
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one gets its own quote. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all play a part, and we will explain the quote if you ask.
Why Saughton clients choose us
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- 12-month guarantee on every job
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
Read what affects the cost and what customers say.
Places near Saughton
What else we do in Saughton
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we are doing. Surfaces next to the work are protected before work begins. The work generally takes from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access. In a Scottish city, a lot of jobs are in tenement flats, up a common stair from a shared close. In Saughton, it helps to know the floor, the door entry arrangements and the nearest parking.
- First we work through your list or survey, measuring each gap and checking what it’s formed in.
- Anything that isn’t fit for the job comes out, and the gap is cleaned.
- Backing or fill is fitted where the product’s tested detail calls for it.
- We apply the fire-rated or intumescent sealant to the specified depth and tool it.
- Finally, we list where we worked and what we used, for your records.
Before we arrive
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
Getting a quote
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll explain what’s involved and send you a clear quote.
Advice
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Quotes for fire rated sealant in Saughton
Jobs vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- The number of rooms or windows
- The size of the job
- Access and height
- Which sealant suits the joint
Doing several joints on one visit is normally more efficient than separate visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. We will give you a clear price for the lot.
Asking for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- The problem you’ve noticed
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- The address or postcode of the job
We don’t publish a price list, because every job is different. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Common questions in Saughton
Do Scottish building rules affect fire-rated sealant work in Saughton?
Building work in Scotland comes under the Building (Scotland) Regulations and their technical handbooks. Whatever the rules, fire-rated sealant has to be installed to the manufacturer’s tested details, and that is how we fit it. We don’t certify buildings or carry out fire risk assessments, so your fire risk assessor or building control will advise on what’s needed.
Do you work for landlords with property near Kingsknowe station?
Yes. We work for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Where are you based?
We work from Crawley. Our applicators cover Saughton, along with the rest of our area.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No. New silicone won’t bond to old silicone, and anything trapped underneath, including mould and water, stays there. It all has to come out first.
Do you offer different sealant colours?
Yes. White, clear and grey are common, and other colours are available for many products, and we agree the colour with you before work begins.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We are fully insured.
Can I do it myself?
Sometimes. The key is preparation: remove all the old material and work on a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
Which products do you use?
Quality sealants from brands including Arbo and Everbuild, picked for each joint. We’ll tell you what we are using and why.
Keeping the joints in good condition
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Keep the record of products and locations with your fire safety documents
- Don’t paint over fire sealant until it has cured
- Make resealing part of every contractor’s brief
- Get damaged fire seals looked at promptly
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.
Leave a fire-stopping gap open and smoke can move through the building much more easily. Closing it is generally a straightforward job.
For landlords and businesses
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
Fire rated sealant in Saughton: local notes
There are hotels and other places to stay in and around Saughton. For hotels, a room-by-room programme keeps most rooms in use while the work goes on. 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, though we do not certify buildings or do fire risk assessments.
Managing a site like Forrester High School? Then service openings in fire-resisting walls need checking after any refurbishment. For buildings such as St Salvador's Episcopal Church, service openings in its walls need the right fire-rated sealant, as in any building.
Saughton is about 3 miles west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Saughton gets the same service as everywhere we cover: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Our area takes in 175 places across Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of EH11, EH14 and EH12 is within our area for fire rated sealant. If you need fire rated sealant at a property on Saughton Road, Longstone Road and Stenhouse Road or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. Being close to the A71, Saughton is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Saughton include Stenhouse (1 mile north-east), Carrick Knowe (1 mile north), Broomhouse (1 mile west), Parkhead (1 mile south-east) and Longstone (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (3 miles east), Leith (5 miles north-east), Bonnington (4 miles north-east), Greenside (4 miles north-east), Broughton (4 miles north-east) and Bellevue (4 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Saughton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Merchiston Castle School, Saughton Park and Cross Keys Tavern. Saughton’s nearest station is Kingsknowe station, about 0.7 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find The Gyle Shopping Centre (1.9 miles west) and Corstorphine Hospital (1 mile north). Not far away are The New Leaf Co-op and Dunsapie Loch.