Kent · England
Appledore Fire Rated Sealant
Professional fire rated sealant in and around Appledore, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a 12-month guarantee.
- Ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed
- Linear gaps at the head of walls
- Seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers
Your questions about fire rated sealant in Appledore
Is Appledore within the area you cover?
Yes. Appledore is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you do fire rated sealant in Appledore?
Yes, Appledore is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. Just call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes, always, and completely. New silicone does not stick to old silicone, so the joint is cleaned back first.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Do you work in flats, HMOs and commercial buildings?
Yes, in flats, HMOs, schools, offices and other buildings, occupied or empty. Tell us how the building is used and we will plan around it.
Do the sealants smell?
It depends on the product. Some products have a noticeable smell, others very little.
Do you guarantee your work?
Yes. Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee.
Do you provide details of the products used?
Yes. We note each location and the product that went in.
Fire rated sealant for homes and businesses in Appledore
Door frame gaps, linear joints and holes around services all have their own details. We check the size and the substrate before choosing the product, then the sealant goes in to the depth the product’s details set. If you have gaps flagged on a fire risk assessment and cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant, we can help, on plasterboard & masonry, flats & HMOs and linear gaps alike.
If you have holiday lets, a converted barn used for business or a community building near Appledore, the washrooms, kitchens and any fire-rated joints need the same care as a big site.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Appledore as everywhere else we work.
- Location
- Appledore (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear price before work begins
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What the job involves on each surface
Service penetrations
Different services need different details: metal pipes, cables and plastic pipes are not treated the same. Each one is sealed to the product’s tested detail, and tell you if sealant alone is not the right fix.
Door frames
A door can only do its job if the gap behind its frame is sealed too. We fill it with a fire-rated product suited to the materials either side.
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we are doing. We protect the surfaces around the joints before any work starts. The work normally takes from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access. For a village or hamlet like Appledore, the journey is planned in advance: 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.
- Before starting, we go through the specification or action list with you.
- We measure every gap and note what it’s in and what passes through.
- Any non-fire-rated filler is removed.
- We fit backing where needed and apply the fire-rated sealant to depth.
- Every location is recorded with the product used for your files.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Mention any parking rules near the property
How to get a quote
We do not publish a price list, because every job is different. Instead, we send you a clear quote for your job. To get started, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
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Also near Appledore
What else we do in Appledore
What fire rated sealant looks like in Appledore
Workplaces and the common parts of blocks of flats in England need a fire risk assessment under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and gaps around services are often picked up there. We work to the specification you are given, installing the product to its tested details.
Rented homes near Appledore (Kent) station change hands often, and new cables or pipes through a fire-resisting wall leave a gap that needs the right sealant.
Appledore is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Jobs in Appledore get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, and Appledore is one of them. You can also see our page for Brighton, roughly 42 miles from Appledore.
Every address in TN26 is within our area for fire rated sealant, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include The Street, Old Way and Court Lodge Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for fire rated sealant include Appledore Heath (1 mile north), Stone in Oxney (1 mile south-west), Reading Street (2 miles west), Stone Corner (3 miles west) and Brattle (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles north-west), Kennington (10 miles north-east), New Romney (7 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (14 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Appledore
The nearest railway station is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 1.3 miles east. A little further out are Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Appledore includes Orlestone Forest.
How to look after the new joints
How long the joints last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Store the list of sealed gaps with your building paperwork
- Flag any open gap you spot round a pipe or cable
- Allow for resealing whenever new services are run
- Ask which product was used before you paint
File the record of locations and products with your fire safety paperwork. It helps whoever checks the building next.
Open gaps do not only matter in a fire: they also let noise, draughts and sometimes pests through. Dealing with them early helps with all of these.
When something else is needed
We will not take on work that won’t last, so here’s what sealant cannot put right:
- Construction that doesn’t provide fire resistance on its own
- Sign-off of the building, which sits with building control or your assessor
- Doors that are not fire doors in the first place
If in doubt, call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will say what we think.
What we seal
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Service penetrations
- Door frames
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Linear gaps
- Flats & HMOs
Leave it or put it right?
Items left open on a fire risk assessment tend to come back at the next review. Getting them done and written up gives you evidence that the item was dealt with. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Appledore, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
What you pay reflects the work, not a rough estimate. That is why we ask a few questions first.
Why us?
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Old sealant always removed completely
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- Full insurance on every job
Take a look at our cost guide and what customers say.
Common problems we fix in Appledore
Gaps also open up as buildings move: a seal that cracks or pulls away leaves a path for smoke. Damage from cleaning, knocks and maintenance adds to it.
Look out for any of the following:
- Gaps filled with a product that isn’t fire-rated
- Seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers
- Unsealed gaps where pipes and cables go through a wall
- Sealant items on a fire risk assessment action list
For buildings such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, service openings in its walls need the right fire-rated sealant, as in any building.
What to look for in a quote
- How much experience the applicator has
- What product goes in the joint
- How long the guarantee is
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
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 call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.