Surrey · England
Fire Rated Sealant in Abinger Bottom
We cover Abinger Bottom for intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
- Gaps filled with a product that is not fire-rated
- Joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey
- Open joints along the top of partitions
About our fire rated sealant in Abinger Bottom
Intumescent sealant looks much like any other sealant until it gets hot; then it swells to help close the gap. Which product suits a gap depends on its width, the materials either side and what runs through it, so we follow the tested detail for each one. We’re often asked to deal with standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap and seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers, across service penetrations, flats & HMOs and pipe & cable gaps.
For a small place like Abinger Bottom, the journey and timings are agreed in advance, so it can be fitted around guests, clients or events where possible.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months, in Abinger Bottom and everywhere else we cover.
- Place
- Abinger Bottom (RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What we are called out for in Abinger Bottom
Many open fire-stopping gaps are made after the building is finished. Electricians, plumbers and data installers drill through walls and ceilings and the hole they leave does not always get resealed.
People normally contact us when they notice something like this:
- Joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey
- Unsealed gaps around fire door frames
- Standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap
- Fire seals that have cracked with movement
For landlords with property near Gomshall station, new cables or pipes through a fire-resisting wall leave a gap that needs the right sealant.
Questions to ask before you book
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- The length of the guarantee
Also near Abinger Bottom
What else we do in Abinger Bottom
Different surfaces, different methods
Flats and HMOs
Conversions generally leave a mix of old and new service holes. The gaps on your list are sealed with a fire-rated product and the locations noted.
Linear gaps
Some linear gaps have to cope with movement as well as fire. We choose a product and depth that suit the gap and the movement.
What we do, step by step
We bring everything the job needs with us, so you do not need to buy or prepare anything. After a quick look at the joints together, we protect the area and start. Most jobs take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are. Somewhere like Abinger Bottom needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- We go through the gaps on your list or survey and check each one’s size and substrate.
- Old or unsuitable sealant is cut out and the gap cleaned.
- Where the tested detail needs backing or fill, we fit it.
- Fire-rated or intumescent sealant is applied to the right depth and tooled.
- Finally, we list where we worked and what we used, for your records.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
- Let us know about parking restrictions
Ask for a quote
Every job is quoted individually. Simply call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and describe the job.
Related advice
What affects the cost of fire rated sealant
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- When we can work, for business premises
- The number and length of the joints
- Whether the work is at height
Doing several joints on one visit normally makes better use of the time than several visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. You’ll get one clear quote for the whole job.
Helping us quote
To make quoting easier, please include:
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- The address or postcode of the job
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- The type of property
There’s no standard price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, we send you a clear quote for your job. To arrange one, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Abinger Bottom
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
Aftercare tips
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. Here’s what we suggest:
- Check whether a sealant can be painted before decorating over it
- Keep the record of products and locations with your fire safety documents
- Keep general-purpose foam and caulk away from fire-stopping gaps
- Allow for resealing whenever new services are run
Keep the record we give you with the building’s fire safety documents. It helps whoever checks the building next.
A gap left open in a fire-resisting wall or floor lets smoke spread in ways the building wasn’t designed for. Closing it is usually a straightforward job.
Should I try it myself first?
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
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.
Fire rated sealant around Abinger Bottom
Workplaces and the common parts of blocks of flats in England need a fire risk assessment under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which is often where open fire-stopping gaps are first noticed. We work to the specification you’re given, installing the product to its tested details.
If you look after a building such as Belmont Prep School, fire-stopping around service openings should be restored whenever new services go in. If you look after a church, hall or community building such as Church of St James, gaps around pipes and cables are worth checking after any building work there.
Abinger Bottom is about 4 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. For fire rated sealant in and around Abinger Bottom, it’s easy to get a quote: please phone 0345 464 0079 or email us. We’re based in Crawley and cover Surrey. Our area takes in 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. For nearby work, see our Crawley page (10 miles or so).
Work in RH5 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you are just outside Abinger Bottom, we cover Friday Street (1 mile north), Abinger Common (1 mile north-west), Coldharbour (2 miles south-east), Forest Green (2 miles south) and South Holmwood (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles north-west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (10 miles east) and Ewell (13 miles north-east).
What’s near Abinger Bottom
In Abinger Bottom, that means homes and buildings near Wotton and Abinger Commons, Hurtwood House and The Stephan Langton Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Gomshall station, about 3 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Abinger Castle (1.1 miles north-west) and Mesolithic Museum (1.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Abinger Bottom include Combe Bottom and Leith Hill.
Abinger Bottom: your questions answered
Do you cover Abinger Bottom for fire rated sealant?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Abinger Bottom is part of that. Just call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Do you cover smaller places like Abinger Bottom?
Yes, Abinger Bottom is covered. Our work covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you fill the gap behind a fire door frame?
Yes. We seal the gap between the frame and the wall with a suitable fire-rated product following the tested details. The door leaf and its hardware need a door specialist.
Do you guarantee your work?
Yes, for a year. If anything is not right with the work within the year, let us know and we will sort it.
Can you give us a record of the work?
Yes. You get a list of where we worked and what we used for your files.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We are an ARBOMaster approved applicator, the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants.
Can I do it myself?
It depends on the job. High-level, external movement and fire-rated joints are professional jobs, while a short indoor joint may be within reach.
Is intumescent sealant the same as fire-rated sealant?
Intumescent describes a material that swells in heat. Intumescent sealants are a type of fire-rated sealant, and the choice depends on the gap.