Highland · Scotland
Fire Rated Sealant in Stor
Fire rated sealant across Stor and nearby, with every bit of old sealant taken out first.
- Damaged fire sealant left by other trades
- Linear gaps at the head of walls
- Gaps flagged on a fire risk assessment
What we cannot put right
We’d rather tell you now than do work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Construction that doesn’t provide fire resistance on its own
- Fire doors that need new seals, closers or hardware
- Large holes that need a different fire-stopping system
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly.
Where we work in Stor
- Service penetrations
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Linear gaps
- Door frames
- Flats & HMOs
- Plasterboard & masonry
Fire rated sealant for homes and businesses in Stor
Fire stopping only performs as intended if it’s done to the detail: the right depth, the right backing and the right product for the substrate. That’s the part we focus on, one gap at a time. Common call-outs are for fire seals that have cracked with movement and unsealed gaps where pipes and cables go through a wall, across pipe & cable gaps, flats & HMOs and service penetrations.
Work in a place like Stor is planned ahead, journey included, so it can be fitted around bookings or opening times where possible.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re not left on your own once the job is done.
- Place
- Stor (IV27)
- Region
- Highland
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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DIY versus a professional finish
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
Quotes for fire rated sealant in Stor
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- How much there is to do
- When we can work, for business premises
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
Leaving a failed joint usually makes the job bigger, not smaller, because water and mould keep working on it. If you’re unsure, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you an honest view and a quote.
Asking for a quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- Photos by email, if that is easy
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- The type of property
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and email pictures if that is easy.
Landlord and commercial work in Stor
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
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.
FAQs for Stor
Is Stor in your area for fire rated sealant?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Stor is part of that. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing.
Is Stor within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is there any odour?
Some sealants have a smell while they cure, but it fades. Ventilation helps.
Do you certify the fire stopping?
We don’t issue ratings or certificates ourselves. What’s required is set by your assessor or designer, and the product’s tested details show what it achieves, and we install to them.
Can you fill the gap behind a fire door frame?
Yes, if the gap is within the product’s tested range. Our work is the gap around the frame, and we’ll mention anything we notice about the door.
Do you guarantee your work?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with our work in that time, tell us and we’ll put it right.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
In most cases you can choose. We’ll tell you which colours the right product comes in and agree one before work begins.
What does intumescent mean?
An intumescent sealant expands when it gets hot to help seal the gap. Intumescent sealants are one kind of fire-rated sealant; which product suits depends on the gap, the substrate and the service.
Why act early in Stor
Doing it once, properly, beats doing it twice. If the details weren’t followed, the seal may need redoing once someone inspects it. In an older home around Stor, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster.
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: how much there is to do, how we reach it and what it needs. Call for a quick quote and we’ll explain what it covers.
Why us?
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced and what customers say.
What happens on the day
Once we’re on site, we compare the joints with what we discussed. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. Most jobs then take a few hours for a handful of gaps, and longer for a whole building. Outdoor work around Stor depends on the weather, as sealant needs a dry surface, so external jobs may need to move if the day turns wet. Work indoors isn’t affected.
- We begin by agreeing the list of gaps from your assessor’s or designer’s requirements.
- We measure every gap and note what it’s in and what passes through.
- Unsuitable material such as ordinary foam or silicone is cut out.
- We fit backing where needed and apply the fire-rated sealant to depth.
- Every location is recorded with the product used.
Before we arrive
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Let us know about parking restrictions
How to get a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job. Whenever you’re ready, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Related advice
Looking after it afterwards
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. Our tips:
- Tell trades working in the building that fire seals must be put back
- Don’t paint over fire sealant until it has cured
- Flag any open gap you spot round a pipe or cable
- Do not fill fire-stopping gaps with ordinary foam or silicone
File the record of locations and products with your fire safety paperwork. It saves time at the next inspection or assessment.
A flagged gap shouldn’t wait for the next assessment. Get it sealed and recorded.
Fire rated sealant around Stor
If you run a hotel, guest house or holiday let in a coastal place like Stor, heavy use in the busy months is hard on washroom and kitchen sealant, and any building work there should leave fire-rated joints made good. Scotland has its own building regulations, the Building (Scotland) Regulations, with technical handbooks. Fire-rated sealant is installed to the manufacturer’s tested details; we do not certify buildings or carry out fire risk assessments.
For jobs in and around Stor, choosing the right material for each joint is as important as a tidy finish. In and around Stor, as anywhere, good fire rated sealant starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Stor (Gaelic: Stoer) is in Highland. Jobs in Stor get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee. Our Highland coverage runs to 253 places, and Stor is one of them.
We cover every part of the IV27 postcode area for fire rated sealant. We also cover the places around Stor: Stoer (1 mile south-west), Lochinver (5 miles south-east), An Druim Beag (5 miles north-east), Scourie More (11 miles north-east) and Scourie (12 miles north-east). Island and remote addresses take a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you ask for a quote.
Around Stor
The countryside around Stor includes Loch na Claise.