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Fire-rated sealant in Ash, Kent
Problem with your fire-stopping gaps in Ash? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls
- Open joints along the top of partitions
- Ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed
Workplaces and buildings in Ash
In England, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires a fire risk assessment for workplaces and for the common parts of blocks of flats, and gaps around services are often picked up there. We apply fire-rated sealant to the assessor’s or designer’s specification and the product’s tested details.
If you look after a church, hall or community building such as Church of St Nicholas, gaps around pipes and cables are worth checking after any building work there. Managing a site like Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School? Then fire-stopping around service openings should be restored whenever new services go in.
Ash is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We carry out fire rated sealant for homes and businesses in Ash and the surrounding area, as part of our work across Kent. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent. Our Chelmsford page covers work nearby (47 miles or so).
Work in CT3 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on The Street, Goodban Square and Chilton Place. Neighbouring places we cover for fire rated sealant include Guilton (1 mile west), Weddington (1 mile north-east), Durlock (1 mile west), Cop Street (1 mile north) and Coombe (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Around Ash
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Chequer Inn and the streets around them. Ash’s nearest station is Sandwich station, roughly 2.8 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find White Mill (2.1 miles east). Open spaces near Ash include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Fire rated sealant in Ash
We do not assess buildings or decide what fire stopping is needed; your assessor, designer or building control sets that out. Our part is applying the specified sealant carefully, to the right depth and with the right backing. If you have gaps filled with a product that isn’t fire-rated and seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers, we can put it right, on plasterboard & masonry, flats & HMOs and door frames alike.
If you run a pub, café, guest house or shop in or near Ash, the washrooms and kitchen need the same attention as a big site.
You’re covered for a year from the day we finish. If anything isn’t right with it, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
- Place
- Ash (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Why deal with it now?
For some gaps, sealant is not the right answer and another system is needed. Big openings, bundles of cables and plastic pipes may need batts, collars or wraps instead. If a gap isn’t suitable for sealant, we’ll tell you. Homes in smaller places like Ash can face more weather, and failed outside joints let damp into walls. Indoors, a failed seal lets water into floors and panels as it would anywhere.
Every job is a little different, so we quote each one individually. Size, access and the product the joint needs all make a difference.
Why us?
- We never seal over old sealant
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
See our cost guide and customer reviews.
What we can’t put right
Sealant isn’t the answer to every problem, and we’d rather say so up front. Sealant won’t put right:
- Problems with the door itself rather than the gap around the frame
- A wall that is not a fire-resisting element to begin with
- Certifying a building or signing off its fire safety
If in doubt, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we seal
- Door frames
- Linear gaps
- Flats & HMOs
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Service penetrations
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
For anyone letting property in or around Ash, several properties can be quoted together. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs.
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance.
Common problems we fix in Ash
A lot of fire stopping is out of sight: in ceiling voids, service risers and behind boxing. Because nobody sees it, gaps go unnoticed until an assessor or surveyor looks.
People normally contact us when they notice something like this:
- Gaps flagged on a fire risk assessment
- New service routes left unsealed after building work
- Cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant
- Gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls
For landlords with property near Sandwich station, fire-rated sealant around pipes and cables through walls and floors needs making good whenever new services go through.
Before booking anyone
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- How long the guarantee is
- Whether they’re fully insured
The process
There’s no need to move everything out, just the space around the work. Everything nearby is protected, and the work takes a few hours for a handful of gaps, and longer for a whole building in most cases. In a smaller place like Ash, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. If the job is outside, tell us about side access and how high the joints are.
- Access to each area is agreed so the work can run in order.
- Old, damaged or unsuitable sealant is removed.
- Gaps are cleaned of dust and loose material.
- The fire-rated or intumescent sealant is applied and tooled to the tested detail.
- We record what was done and flag anything that needs a different system.
Before we arrive
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
How to get a quote
We quote each job on its own, so the first step is telling us about yours. Simply call 0345 464 0079 or email us and describe the job.
Advice
What affects the cost of fire rated sealant
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- Any mould that needs treating
- How many areas need sealing
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Access and height
Rather than a set price list, we look at what your job involves: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. You’ll know the price before we begin.
What to tell us for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- Whether it has been sealed before
- The rough size of the job
- A few photos by email, if you can
- The problem you’ve noticed
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know what needs doing and where. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we’ll come back to you with a quote.
Common questions in Ash
Do you cover Ash for fire rated sealant?
Yes, Ash is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job.
Do you work for landlords with property near Sandwich station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can be quoted together. You can call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the details for a clear quote.
What should I tell you?
The location, the problem and the rough size of the job. If you can, email a few photos.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes. Every job comes with a one-year guarantee.
Do I have to be there?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. Once we’ve agreed the job, you don’t need to watch us work.
How do I get a quote for fire rated sealant in Ash?
We don’t publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: its size, the old material, access and the product needed. You will get a clear quote before we start.
What do you put in the joint?
We choose the sealant for the joint, not the other way round. Movement, water and weather all affect the choice, and we will explain our choice.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We are approved under the ARBOMaster scheme, which is run for the Arbo sealant brand.
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Keeping the joints in good condition
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Store the list of sealed gaps with your building paperwork
- Report cracked or damaged seals as soon as you notice them
- Make resealing part of every contractor’s brief
- Plan fire stopping into any work that goes through walls or floors
Include fire stopping in your regular building checks. Watch for cracking, gaps or seals that have been disturbed and have them put right.
Open gaps don’t only matter in a fire: noise, draughts and even pests can come through too. Sealing them early helps on every front.