Edinburgh · Scotland
Slateford Fire Rated Sealant
Specialist fire rated sealant for Slateford: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Call for a quick quote.
- Joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey
- Ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed
- Gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls
Fire rated sealant in Slateford
A fire seal relies on being installed the way it was tested: correct depth, correct backing and a product suited to the surfaces. That’s the part we focus on, one gap at a time. If you have old fire sealant that has split or come away and seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
Scotland has its own building regulations, with their own technical handbooks. In Slateford, as anywhere, fire-rated sealant goes in to the product’s tested details and washroom sealant is chosen to cope with heavy use.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months, in Slateford and everywhere else we cover.
- Where
- Slateford (EH14, EH11, EH10)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens if it’s left?
An unsealed gap lets smoke and fire get round a wall that was built to hold them back. Sealing it properly restores what the wall was there to do, and the sealing itself is often a contained piece of work. Scottish rain finds any gap around a frame or wall joint, and in Slateford, damp can spread through stone and plaster before anyone sees it.
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: how much there is to do, how we reach it and what it needs, along with when we can work on site. Call for a quick quote and we will explain what it covers.
Why Slateford clients choose us
- Fully insured
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- 12-month guarantee on every job
How it works
We work through the job in order: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. For most jobs that takes from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access, and the area is left clean. Inside a flat in Slateford, the job is planned with you; outside, shared parts may need the factor or other owners involved. Tell us which applies when you book.
- 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.
- The fire-rated or intumescent sealant is applied and tooled to the tested detail.
- Locations and products are written up and any gaps unsuitable for sealant are flagged.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
Ask for a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: tell us what needs doing and where and its rough size. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand.
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For landlords and businesses
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements and we’ll give you a quote.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is.
What fire rated sealant looks like in Slateford
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. There are hotels and other places to stay in and around Slateford. For hotels, a room-by-room programme keeps most rooms in use while the work goes on.
Schools such as Craiglockhart Primary School are buildings too, and gaps opened by contractors for new cabling are a common finding in schools and offices. Community buildings like St. Cuthbert's Catholic Church are part of the picture too: service openings in its walls need the right fire-rated sealant, as in any building.
Slateford is about 2 miles south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Wherever you are in the EH14 postcode area, we cover fire rated sealant for homes and businesses. Across Edinburgh, we cover 175 places, and Slateford is one of them.
Work in EH14, EH11 and EH10 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Appin Lane, Cowan Road and Ford's Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for fire rated sealant include Chesser (1 mile west), Gorgie (1 mile north-east), Polwarth (1 mile east), Shandon (1 mile north-east) and Redhall (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Leith (5 miles north-east), Bonnington (4 miles north-east), Greenside (3 miles north-east), Broughton (3 miles north-east), Bellevue (3 miles north-east) and Silvermills (3 miles north-east).
Around Slateford
Typical jobs here are in homes near Iain Tomlin School of Music, Firrhill High School and Saughton Park. You will also find Gabrielle Keiller Library (1.7 miles north) and Cross Keys Tavern (0.5 miles south-west). Slateford has its own railway station: Slateford station. A little further out are Craiglockhart Hydropathic (0.7 miles south) and Waverley Mall (2.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Slateford includes Dunsapie Loch and The New Leaf Co-op.
Questions from Slateford
Do you take on hotel work around Slateford?
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.
Do you work for landlords with property near Slateford station?
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 send you a clear quote.
What do you need from me for a quote?
The location, the problem and the rough size of the job. If you can, email a few photos.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes, always, and completely. New silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so the joint is cleaned back first.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No. New silicone will not bond to old silicone, and it traps any mould or water underneath. We remove it all first.
How do I get a quote for fire rated sealant in Slateford?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. To get one, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing and where.
Will we have a record of what was sealed?
Yes. We note each location and the product that went in so it’s there for the next inspection.
Do I have to be there?
It depends on the job. For work indoors, someone needs to let us in, while outside work can sometimes be arranged differently.
Honest limits
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Problems with the door itself rather than the gap around the frame
- Construction that does not provide fire resistance on its own
- Sign-off of the building, which sits with building control or your assessor
If in doubt, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think before booking.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Flats & HMOs
- Service penetrations
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Linear gaps
- Door frames
- Plasterboard & masonry
Common problems we fix in Slateford
Buildings are refitted and reconfigured over the years. Conversions to flats and HMOs, and office refits, create new walls and new routes for services, with gaps to match.
Look out for these signs:
- Gaps where walls meet ceilings or slabs
- Joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey
- Seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers
- Gaps filled with a product that is not fire-rated
Letting a property close to Slateford station? Then any gap left by new services in shared walls should be closed with a fire-rated product.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the cure time is
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- What insurance they hold
What affects the cost of fire rated sealant
You’ll get a clear quote before work begins. It takes into account:
- The product the joint needs
- Whether the work is at height
- The amount of work
- Mould in or behind the old joints
A few things move the cost up or down: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, any mould to treat, and whether we need extra access for height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
What to tell us for a quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to know:
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- Photos by email, if that is easy
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- If someone has resealed it before
Every job is quoted individually, so start by telling us what you need. Simply send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job and send pictures if you have them.