Edinburgh · Scotland
Fire Rated Sealant in Timber Bush
Fire rated sealant in Timber Bush from a team with over 20 years’ experience. Rated 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews.
- Seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers
- Holes left by a change of layout
- Gaps where walls meet ceilings or slabs
About our fire rated sealant in Timber Bush
Fire-rated sealant closes the gaps around pipes, cables and frames where they pass through a fire-resisting wall or floor. Each gap is sealed to the product maker’s tested detail for its size and substrate, with a record of the products and locations if you need one. We work on door frames, flats & HMOs and service penetrations, and people most often call us about gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls and holes left by a change of layout.
In Scotland, building work comes under the Building (Scotland) Regulations and their technical handbooks. For buildings in Timber Bush, fire-rated sealant is installed to the manufacturer’s tested details, and washroom and kitchen sealant is chosen for heavy use.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right with it, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Where
- Timber Bush (EH6, EH1)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Timber Bush
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too. We can quote a run of properties together.
We work for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. Sealant work between tenants is a simple way to keep a property in good order before the next move-in.
Workplaces and buildings in Timber Bush
For seaside hotels, guest houses and holiday lets around Timber Bush, 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. There are hotels and other places to stay in and around Timber Bush. For hotels, a room-by-room programme keeps most rooms in use while the work goes on.
For buildings such as St Ninians Church, older buildings that have had new heating or wiring often have service gaps worth checking. Schools such as Leith School of Art are buildings too, and service openings in fire-resisting walls need checking after any refurbishment. Letting a property close to Edinburgh Waverley station? Then fire-rated sealant around pipes and cables through walls and floors needs making good whenever new services go through.
Timber Bush is about 3 miles north-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Whether you’re in the middle of Timber Bush or further out, we cover fire rated sealant for every kind of property, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Our Edinburgh coverage runs to 175 places, and Timber Bush is one of them.
We cover every part of EH6 and EH1 for fire rated sealant. If you need fire rated sealant at a property on Mill Lane, Bath Road and Links Lane or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. Other places close to Timber Bush include Leith (1 mile north), North Leith (1 mile west), Bonnington (1 mile south-west), Pilrig (1 mile south-west) and Newhaven (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Edinburgh (3 miles south-west), West End (3 miles south-west), West Coates (3 miles south-west), Sciennes (3 miles south), Merchiston (3 miles south-west) and Newington (3 miles south).
Local landmarks in Timber Bush
We work in homes and buildings around Taylor Gardens, Leith Academy and McDonald Road Library. The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley station, roughly 1.9 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Ocean Terminal (within half a mile north-west) and History of Education Centre aka Victorian Schoolroom (1 mile west). Open spaces near Timber Bush include Whinny Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
How we quote for fire rated sealant
You’ll get a clear quote before work begins. It takes into account:
- Any working-time requirements on site
- How many areas need sealing
- How easy the joints are to reach
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
The cost reflects the work involved, not a rough estimate. That’s why we ask about the job first and give you a clear price before any work starts.
Helping us quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- If someone has resealed it before
- How we’d reach the joints
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- Roughly how big the job is
We quote each job on its own, so the first step is telling us about yours. Simply drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job, and photos are welcome.
Why act early in Timber Bush
Leaving a gap until a refurbishment comes round can mean years with it open. On its own, sealing it now is a small job and needn’t wait for anything else. In a Scottish city tenement, failed sealant affects more than one flat: water can reach the flat below, and gaps in shared walls or fire-stopping affect the whole stair.
Combining jobs into one visit is usually more efficient than separate visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. We’ll give you a clear quote for the lot.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Timber Bush
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
Read what affects the cost and customer reviews.
DIY versus a professional finish
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
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FAQs for Timber Bush
I let a flat near Edinburgh Waverley station. Can you help?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear quote.
How do Scotland’s building regulations apply to fire-rated sealant in Timber Bush?
Scotland has its own building regulations, the Building (Scotland) Regulations, with their own technical handbooks. Whatever the rules, fire-rated sealant has to be installed to the manufacturer’s tested details, and that’s how we fit it. We do not certify buildings or carry out fire risk assessments, so your fire risk assessor or building control will advise on what’s needed.
Do you carry out fire risk assessments?
No. Your fire risk assessor, designer or building control decides that. Our job is applying the sealant to their specification.
Can you work in occupied buildings?
Yes. We work in flats, HMOs, schools, offices and other commercial buildings, including occupied ones. We agree access and the order of work with you first.
How long does fire rated sealant take?
That depends on how much there is to do, but most jobs take from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access. We will tell you when we quote.
Do you seal gaps around fire door frames?
Yes. We seal the gap between the frame and the wall with a suitable fire-rated product, to the product’s details. The door, its seals and closer are for a door specialist.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. Mr Mastic is fully insured.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes. Several rooms, windows or areas can go on one quote.
How the job changes by surface
Masonry and concrete
Masonry is dusty and porous, so preparation matters. We brush and vacuum the gap and use backing where the detail needs it before the sealant goes in.
Service penetrations
Service penetrations are where new gaps often appear. We clean out what’s there and reseal to the right depth.
How to look after the new joints
Looking after new joints is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Do not fill fire-stopping gaps with ordinary foam or silicone
- Tell trades working in the building that fire seals must be put back
- Check risers, ceiling voids and cupboards during building checks
- Get damaged fire seals looked at promptly
Don’t add foam, filler or ordinary sealant over a fire seal. If it needs repair, use the same type of product. Ask us if you are not sure which product was used.
Leave a fire-stopping gap open and smoke can move through the building much more easily. Closing it is usually a straightforward job.
The process
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 usually takes from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access. Many homes in Scotland’s cities are tenement flats, reached through a shared close and up a common stair. In Timber Bush, 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.
- Locations and products are written up and any gaps unsuitable for sealant are flagged.
How to prepare
- Mention any tricky access
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
Getting a quote
We do not publish a price list. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To arrange one, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.