Edinburgh · Scotland
Silverknowes Fire Rated Sealant
Intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations for homes and businesses in Silverknowes and across Edinburgh. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Old fire sealant that has split or come away
- Open holes round services passing through fire walls
- Open joints along the top of partitions
Common problems we fix in Silverknowes
If the sealant is too shallow, has the wrong backing or sits on a dusty surface, it isn’t installed as tested. We see plenty of fire stopping that was hurried.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Gaps left after a refit or conversion
- Old fire sealant that has split or come away
- Standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap
- Damaged fire sealant left by other trades
If you let a flat or house near South Gyle station, fire-rated sealant around pipes and cables through walls and floors needs making good whenever new services go through.
Before booking anyone
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
Fire rated sealant in Silverknowes, done properly
Landlords, managing agents and facilities teams use us for the sealant items on a fire risk assessment. If you share the list, we can quote for the gaps that need fire-rated sealant. We work on linear gaps, plasterboard & masonry and service penetrations, and the jobs we see most are sealant items on a fire risk assessment action list and old fire sealant that has split or come away.
In Scotland, building work comes under the Building (Scotland) Regulations and their technical handbooks. For buildings in Silverknowes, fire-rated sealant is installed to the manufacturer’s tested details, and washroom and kitchen sealant is chosen for heavy use.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right with it in that time, tell us and we’ll put it right.
- Place
- Silverknowes (EH4)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How to look after the new joints
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. A few tips:
- Keep general-purpose foam and caulk away from fire-stopping gaps
- Ask which product was used before you paint
- Report cracked or damaged seals as soon as you notice them
- Take pictures of fire stopping before ceilings or boxing go back
Look at the sealed gaps as part of your routine walk-rounds. Watch for cracking, gaps or seals that have been disturbed and have them put right.
Any job that breaks through a wall or ceiling should include resealing. Doing it at the time avoids leaving gaps behind.
What affects the cost of fire rated sealant
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We look at:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- The type of sealant required
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- Whether the work is at height
What you pay reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we ask a few questions first and agree the price before starting.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- Roughly how big the job is
- Photos by email, if that is easy
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
There’s no standard price list. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To arrange one, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, then guaranteed for a year.
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.
How the visit works
There’s no need to move everything out, only the area right around the joints. Everything nearby is protected, and the job takes a few hours for a handful of gaps, and longer for a whole building in most cases. In a Scottish city, a lot of jobs are in tenement flats, up a common stair from a shared close. In Silverknowes, it helps to know the floor, the door entry arrangements and the nearest parking.
- We plan the order of work and access, floor by floor or flat by flat.
- We take out any damaged or unsuitable sealant.
- Gaps are cleaned of dust and loose material.
- We apply and tool the sealant to the product’s tested detail.
- We record what was done and flag anything that needs a different system.
How to prepare
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
Ask for a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and email photos if that’s easy.
Related advice
What sealant work cannot fix
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what sealant can’t fix:
- Construction that does not provide fire resistance on its own
- Assessing a building’s fire safety
- Large holes that need a different fire-stopping system
If you’re not sure, just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Flats & HMOs
- Service penetrations
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Linear gaps
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Door frames
FAQs for Silverknowes
I let a flat near South Gyle station. Can you help?
Yes, we work for letting agents and landlords. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear quote.
Do you cover Silverknowes for fire rated sealant?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Silverknowes is part of that. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Is it messy?
Very little: the area around the joints is protected first, and we clear up the old sealant and our materials before we leave.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the product. Some products have a noticeable smell, others very little, and any smell fades as they cure.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
Yes. Sealants come in white, clear, grey and other colours for many products, and we’ll agree it with you first.
Should I try DIY first?
You can, for simple jobs. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
Will you assess my building’s fire safety?
No. That’s for a fire risk assessor, designer or building control. We apply fire-rated sealant to the requirements they set.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. Mr Mastic is fully insured.
Also near Silverknowes
Other services in Silverknowes
Workplaces and buildings in Silverknowes
For seaside hotels, guest houses and holiday lets around Silverknowes, busy months put washrooms and kitchens under pressure, so it’s worth checking the sealant before the busiest weeks. 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; we don’t certify buildings or carry out fire risk assessments.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Craigroyston Community High School, gaps opened by contractors for new cabling are a common finding in schools and offices. For buildings such as St Columba's Parish Church, older buildings that have had new heating or wiring often have service gaps worth checking.
Silverknowes is about 3 miles north-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Silverknowes gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. Our area takes in 175 places across Edinburgh, large and small.
All of EH4 is within our area for fire rated sealant. You’ll find streets such as Heath Road, Main Street and Corbiehill Road, all of which we cover. Close by, we work in Davidson's Mains (1 mile south-west), Muirhouse (1 mile east), Craigcrook (1 mile south), Drylaw (1 mile south-east) and West Pilton (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles south-east), Leith (4 miles east), Bonnington (4 miles east), Greenside (3 miles east), Broughton (3 miles east) and Bellevue (3 miles east).
What’s near Silverknowes
The nearest railway station is South Gyle station, roughly 2.5 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Western General Hospital (1.5 miles east) and Murrayfield Experience (2.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Silverknowes include Corstorphine Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
Different surfaces, different methods
Flats and HMOs
Flats and HMOs rely on fire separation between homes and the common parts. We work through the gaps on your assessment.
Service penetrations
Service penetrations are where new gaps often appear. We clean out what’s there and reseal to the right depth with backing where the detail needs it.