Edinburgh · Scotland
Torphin Fire Rated Sealant
We cover Torphin for intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly.
- Fire stopping disturbed by later work
- Gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls
- Gaps left after a refit or conversion
About our fire rated sealant in Torphin
A fire seal relies on being installed the way it was tested: 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. We work on pipe & cable gaps, linear gaps and flats & HMOs, and people most often call us about joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey and fire seals that have cracked with movement.
In a smaller place like Torphin, 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 12-month guarantee.
- Location
- Torphin (EH13, EH14)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone will not bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
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What sealant work can’t fix
In fairness, some problems need a different trade:
- Fire risk assessments, which need a qualified assessor
- Sign-off of the building, which sits with building control or your assessor
- Walls or floors that weren’t built to resist fire
Not sure which it is? You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we seal
- Door frames
- Flats & HMOs
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Linear gaps
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Service penetrations
Leave it or put it right?
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 work involved is often modest. Exposed walls in smaller Scottish places take a lot of wind and rain, and damp in stone or harled walls takes a long time to dry once water gets behind a joint.
We do not show prices on the website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. Call for a quick quote.
Why book with us
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
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What affects the quote in Torphin
You’ll get a clear quote before work begins. It takes into account:
- 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
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, as water and mould keep getting in. If you’re unsure, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk for an honest opinion and a quote.
Asking for a quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Whether it has been sealed before
- A few photos by email, if you can
For fire rated sealant in Torphin, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and you’ll get a clear quote before any work starts.
Fire rated sealant in Torphin: local notes
In Scotland, building work comes under the Building (Scotland) Regulations and their technical handbooks. Fire-rated sealant is installed to the manufacturer’s tested details; we don’t certify buildings or carry out fire risk assessments.
Rented homes near Wester Hailes station change hands often, and fire-rated sealant around pipes and cables through walls and floors needs making good whenever new services go through.
Torphin is about 4 miles south-west of Merchiston, in Edinburgh. Torphin gets the same service as everywhere we cover: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Torphin is one of 175 places in Edinburgh we cover for fire rated sealant.
We work across EH13 and EH14 for fire rated sealant. You’ll find streets such as Torduff Road, Torphin Road and Woodhall Road. Other places close to Torphin include Bonaly (1 mile east), Swanston (2 miles east), Milton Bridge (4 miles south-east), Silverburn (5 miles south) and Penicuik (5 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (4 miles north-east), Leith (7 miles north-east), Bonnington (6 miles north-east), Greenside (5 miles north-east), Broughton (5 miles north-east) and Bellevue (5 miles north-east).
Near you in Torphin
We work in homes and buildings around Juniper Green Parish Church and Wester Hailes Education Centre and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Wester Hailes station, roughly 1.2 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include War Poets Collection (1.8 miles north) and Craiglockhart Hydropathic (2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Torphin include Torphin Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
What happens on the day
A visit follows a simple pattern: we look at the joints together, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, carry out the job and tidy away. It generally takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are. Somewhere like Torphin may be a longer drive, and the journey is planned ahead. Tell us about tracks, gates, a ferry crossing or anything unusual about getting there.
- We start with the survey or action list, checking the size and surfaces of every gap.
- Old or unsuitable sealant is cut out and the gap cleaned.
- Backing or fill is fitted where the product’s tested detail calls for it.
- We apply the fire-rated or intumescent sealant to the specified depth and tool it.
- Locations and products are noted so you have them on file.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
Get a quote
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints.
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Signs you need fire rated sealant in Torphin
In some buildings the gap was filled with the wrong thing in the first place: general-purpose foam, everyday silicone or caulk in a place that needed a tested fire seal. It may look fine, but it is not a fire-rated seal.
Common reasons people contact us include:
- Gaps flagged on a fire risk assessment
- Cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant
- Fire stopping disturbed by later work
- Unsealed gaps around fire door frames
If you look after a building such as Merchiston Castle School, fire-stopping around service openings should be restored whenever new services go in.
Comparing quotes
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- How much experience the applicator has
What the job involves on each surface
Service penetrations
Service penetrations are where new gaps often appear. We clean out what’s there and reseal to the right depth.
Masonry and concrete
Core-drilled and broken-out holes in concrete are often irregular. We check the gap size around the service against the product’s tested range.
Common questions in Torphin
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Wester Hailes station?
Yes. We work for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Are the rules for fire-rated sealant different in Scotland?
Building work in Scotland comes under the Building (Scotland) Regulations and their technical handbooks. Whatever the rules, fire-rated sealant has to be installed to the manufacturer’s tested details, and that is how we fit it. We do not certify buildings or do fire risk assessments; your assessor or building control can tell you what’s required.
What does fire rated sealant cost?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. For a quick quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a short description of the job.
Do I have to be there?
That depends on where the joints are. For work indoors, someone needs to let us in.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Always. Sealing over old sealant is the main reason resealing fails early, and it’s something we never do.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, always. There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, large or small.
How long does the job take?
That depends on the amount of work, but as a guide it takes from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access. We’ll tell you when we quote.
Will you leave a mess?
No. We protect the surfaces around the joints, and we tidy up before we go.