Scottish Borders · Scotland
Fire Rated Sealant in Selkirk
Professional fire rated sealant in and around Selkirk, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a 12-month guarantee.
- Unsealed gaps where pipes and cables go through a wall
- Ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed
- Seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers
How we handle fire rated sealant in Selkirk
Door frame gaps, linear joints and holes around services all have their own details. We check the size and the substrate before choosing the product, then apply it to the depth its tested detail calls for. We work on flats & HMOs, pipe & cable gaps and service penetrations, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls and holes left by a change of layout.
In a smaller place like Selkirk, commercial jobs are more likely to be a hotel, guest house, school, surgery or community hall than an office block. Each needs sound sealant in its washrooms and kitchens, and fire-rated joints kept in good order.
Every job is covered by a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Selkirk (TD7)
- Region
- Scottish Borders
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlord and commercial work in Selkirk
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements and we will give you a quote.
Do you need fire rated sealant in Selkirk?
Movement in the structure can open gaps too: cracked or debonded sealant leaves an open route through the wall. Damage from cleaning, knocks and maintenance adds to it.
The problems people normally mention when they call include:
- Ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed
- Fire seals that have cracked with movement
- Fire stopping disturbed by later work
- Unsealed gaps around fire door frames
If you look after a building such as Selkirk High School, gaps opened by contractors for new cabling are a common finding in schools and offices.
Comparing quotes
- How long to leave it before use
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- Are they insured?
- How much experience the applicator has
Leave it or put it right?
An unsealed gap lets smoke and fire get round a wall that was built to hold them back. A proper seal lets the wall do its job again, and the work involved is often modest. Out of town in Scotland, exposed walls take a lot of weather, and damp in stone or harled walls takes a long time to dry once water gets behind a joint.
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, the access and the products needed. Call for a quick quote and we’ll explain what it covers.
Why book with us
- Tidy, careful work
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- Homes, businesses and hotels
Take a look at our cost guide or our reviews.
Your questions about fire rated sealant in Selkirk
Do Scottish building rules affect fire-rated sealant work in Selkirk?
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.
Do you work for hotels and guest houses in Selkirk?
Yes, hotels and guest houses are among the places we work. Rooms can be done a few at a time, so the building stays open.
Are you insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
Should I try DIY first?
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.
What’s the difference between intumescent and fire-rated sealant?
Intumescent describes a material that swells in heat. Intumescent sealants are a type of fire-rated sealant, and the choice depends on the gap.
Can tenants book the work?
We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Can you fill the gap behind a fire door frame?
Yes. Gaps behind architraves are a common job for us. Doors, seals and closers need a door specialist.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We hold ARBOMaster approved applicator status, and we are fully insured.
Nearby places to Selkirk
What else we do in Selkirk
Should I try it myself first?
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is.
If you are set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it does not work out, we can still put it right.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Aftercare is simple:
- Get damaged fire seals looked at promptly
- Keep general-purpose foam and caulk away from fire-stopping gaps
- Plan fire stopping into any work that goes through walls or floors
- Photograph sealed gaps before they’re covered up
Let contractors know where fire stopping has been done, and make sure anything they disturb is resealed with a suitable product. A lot of damaged fire stopping comes from later work.
A flagged gap shouldn’t wait for the next assessment. Have it sealed, then keep the record.
How it works
At the end, we look at the finished work together. The work normally takes a few hours for a handful of gaps, and longer for a whole building, depending on the size of the job. Around Selkirk, distance and access matter more than parking. Tell us how to find the property and how to reach the work.
- Before starting, we go through the specification or action list with you.
- Each gap is measured and its substrate and service noted.
- Any non-fire-rated filler is removed.
- We fit backing where needed and apply the fire-rated sealant to depth.
- Every location is recorded with the product used for your files.
Getting ready for the visit
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Tell us about any water getting in
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
How to get a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and email photos if that is easy.
Advice
What fire rated sealant looks like in Selkirk
There are hotels and other places to stay in and around Selkirk. Hotel work can be planned room by room, with out-of-hours working where needed. 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 don’t certify buildings or do fire risk assessments.
Community buildings like Church Of Our Lady And St Joseph are part of the picture too: older buildings that have had new heating or wiring often have service gaps worth checking. Rented homes near Galashiels station change hands often, and new cables or pipes through a fire-resisting wall leave a gap that needs the right sealant.
Selkirk is about 5 miles south of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. Whether you’re in the middle of Selkirk or further out, fire rated sealant is available for homes and businesses alike, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Selkirk is one of 89 towns and villages in the Scottish Borders where we work. Our Edinburgh page covers work nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for fire rated sealant: TD7. You’ll find streets such as High Street, Market Place and Station Road, and we cover them all. You will find Selkirk on the A7 and A707, which makes it straightforward to reach. Other places close to Selkirk include Boleside (3 miles north-east), Midlem (4 miles east), Broadmeadows (4 miles west), Ashkirk (4 miles south) and Yarrowford (4 miles west). Further out, we also cover Galashiels (5 miles north), Hawick (9 miles south), Peebles (15 miles north-west), Jedburgh (12 miles south-east), Wilton (9 miles south) and Innerleithen (10 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in the Scottish Borders, Selkirk has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Near you in Selkirk
Typical jobs here are in homes near Town Arms Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Galashiels station, about 5 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Borders General Hospital (5 miles north-east) and Peel Hill (under half a mile south). For a walk, there’s Hare and Dunhog Mosses and Haining Loch.
What the job involves on each surface
Door frames
Behind most architraves is a gap between frame and wall. Where it’s open, we seal it to the product’s details for that gap size so the architrave can be refitted.
Linear gaps
Head-of-wall gaps are often hidden above suspended ceilings. We work along the whole run.