Kent · England
Basted Fire Rated Sealant
We cover Basted for intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and every job guaranteed for a year.
- Damaged fire sealant left by other trades
- Open joints along the top of partitions
- Gaps filled with a product that isn’t fire-rated
How we handle fire rated sealant in Basted
Later work by other trades often breaks through fire stopping, especially in flats, HMOs, offices and schools. A new cable run or a replaced pipe can leave an open hole behind. We seal them with a product tested for that kind of gap. We work on pipe & cable gaps, linear gaps and service penetrations, and common reasons people get in touch are unsealed gaps where pipes and cables go through a wall and old fire sealant that has split or come away.
In a village or hamlet like Basted, commercial work is more likely to be a pub, a farm shop, holiday lets or a village hall than an office block. They all have washrooms, kitchens and service openings that need the right sealant.
You are covered for a year from the day we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
- Location
- Basted (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we quote for fire rated sealant
You’ll get a clear quote before we start. It’s based on:
- The type of sealant required
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Any mould that needs treating
- The old material and how stubborn it is
The cost depends on how much there is to do, how hard the old material is to remove and access to the work. You will have a clear quote before any work starts.
Helping us quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to know:
- The type of property
- The rough size of the job
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- How we’d reach the joints
We quote each job on its own, so start by telling us what you need. Simply ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and describe the job.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
Not every job suits DIY: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
What the job involves on each surface
Masonry and concrete
Holes through concrete and block are rarely neat. We check the gap size around the service against the product’s tested range.
Plasterboard walls
Service holes in plasterboard are often rough and oversized. Gaps that are too big for sealant alone need a different detail, and we’ll tell you.
Signs you need fire rated sealant in Basted
A lot of fire stopping is out of sight: above ceilings, inside risers and behind panels. Out of view, damage sits unnoticed until someone inspects.
The problems people normally mention when they call are:
- Fire seals that have cracked with movement
- Ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed
- Open gaps behind door architraves
- Fire stopping disturbed by later work
Community buildings like The Church of the Good Shepherd are part of the picture too: older buildings that have had new heating or wiring often have service gaps worth checking.
Questions to ask before you book
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- Whether you can choose the colour
- How much experience the applicator has
- What happens if the job turns out different
What fire rated sealant looks like in Basted
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’re given, installing the product to its tested details.
Rented homes near Borough Green & Wrotham station change hands often, and fire-rated sealant around pipes and cables through walls and floors needs making good whenever new services go through. Managing a site like Borough Green Primary School? Then gaps opened by contractors for new cabling are a common finding in schools and offices.
Basted is about 5 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. From the centre of Basted to the outskirts, we cover fire rated sealant for every kind of property. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, and Basted is one of them. You can also see our page for London, roughly 23 miles from Basted.
All of TN15 is covered for fire rated sealant. Fire rated sealant is available to properties on Basted Mill and Plough Hill and the roads around them. Other places close to Basted include Claygate Cross (1 mile south-east), Crouch (1 mile south-east), Borough Green (1 mile north), Platt (1 mile north-east) and Plaxtol (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
Near you in Basted
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Plough Public House, Wrotham School and Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve, among other places. The nearest railway station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 0.9 miles north. Nearby you will also find Ightham Court (1.3 miles north-west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (4.8 miles west).
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Questions from Basted
I let a flat near Borough Green & Wrotham station. Can you help?
Yes, we work for letting agents and landlords. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before work begins.
Is Basted in your area for fire rated sealant?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Basted is part of that. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job.
Will we have a record of what was sealed?
Yes. Every gap we seal is listed with the product used, so you have it on file.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes, we can. Several rooms, windows or areas can go on one quote.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes. Sealing over the old bead is the commonest cause of early failure, and it’s something we never do.
How long will you be here?
As a guide, most jobs take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are. Bigger jobs take longer.
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.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
Generally, yes. Sealants come in white, clear, grey and other colours, and we’ll agree it with you first.
Honest limits
In fairness, there are a few things sealant will not fix:
- Doors that are not fire doors in the first place
- Construction that doesn’t provide fire resistance on its own
- Fire risk assessments, which need a qualified assessor
If in doubt, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will say what we think.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Door frames
- Flats & HMOs
- Service penetrations
- Linear gaps
For landlords and businesses
Hotels need rooms back in use, so we plan the work room by room. We have worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
What we do, step by step
Before we leave, we go over the finished joints with you. The work normally takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are, depending on how much there is to do. For a village or hamlet like Basted, 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.
- We plan the order of work and access, floor by floor or flat by flat.
- Old, damaged or unsuitable sealant is removed.
- Dust and loose debris are cleaned from each gap.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
Getting a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job. When it suits you, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us.