Kent · England
Fire-rated sealant in Bearsted, Kent
Intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations for householders, landlords and businesses in Bearsted. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a one-year guarantee.
- Unsealed gaps where pipes and cables go through a wall
- Fire stopping disturbed by later work
- Joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey
What the job involves on each surface
Service penetrations
A copper pipe, a cable and a plastic pipe can all need different fire-stopping details. We follow the manufacturer’s tested detail for each and we flag any that need another system.
Linear gaps
A linear joint may need to allow for movement as well as fire. The product and depth are chosen to suit both, following the tested detail.
How we handle fire rated sealant in Bearsted
Door frame gaps, linear joints and holes around services all have their own details. Measuring the gap and checking what it’s made of comes first, then the sealant goes in to the depth the product’s details set. If you have open joints along the top of partitions and sealant items on a fire risk assessment action list, we can help.
In a smaller place like Bearsted, commercial jobs tend to be smaller buildings: a pub, a surgery, a school, a shop or a few business units. Each needs the same care with its sealant as any larger building.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are not left on your own once the job is done.
- Where
- Bearsted (ME14, ME15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the cost of fire rated sealant
Jobs vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- Which sealant suits the joint
- How many areas need sealing
- The amount of work
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
Instead of a standard rate, we price the job in front of us: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. You will know the price before we begin.
What to tell us for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- The address or postcode of the job
- If someone has resealed it before
- What’s wrong with the joints now
Every job is quoted individually. Just call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the details, and pictures are welcome.
Nearby places to Bearsted
Also in Bearsted
For landlords and businesses
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Tell us the address, the job and how access works.
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too. We can quote a run of properties together.
Signs you need fire rated sealant in Bearsted
Much fire stopping is hidden: in ceiling voids, service risers and behind boxing. Because nobody sees it, gaps go unnoticed until an assessor or surveyor looks.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Holes left by a change of layout
- Fire seals that have cracked with movement
- Unsealed gaps around fire door frames
- Seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers
Community buildings like Holy Cross Church are part of the picture too: service openings in its walls need the right fire-rated sealant, as in any building.
Comparing quotes
- What product goes in the joint
- Whether VAT is included
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
How to look after the new joints
Looking after new joints is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Make resealing part of every contractor’s brief
- Ask which product was used before you paint
- Flag any open gap you spot round a pipe or cable
- Take photos of fire stopping before ceilings or boxing go back
Do not add foam, filler or ordinary sealant over a fire seal. If it needs repair, use the same type of product. Ask us if you are not sure which product was used.
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 generally a straightforward job.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we’re doing. We protect the surfaces around the joints before any work starts. Most jobs take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are. In a smaller place like Bearsted, 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.
- We begin by agreeing the list of gaps from your assessor’s or designer’s requirements.
- We measure every gap and note what it’s in and what passes through.
- Unsuitable material such as ordinary foam or silicone is cut out.
- The specified fire-rated sealant goes in over any backing its detail requires.
- We hand over a list of locations and products.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any tricky access
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
Ask for a quote
Need a quote? Please call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us about the job. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Advice
Common questions in Bearsted
Is Bearsted in your area for fire rated sealant?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Bearsted is part of that. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and let us know what needs doing.
I let a flat near Bearsted station. Can you help?
Yes. We work for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear quote.
Is it worth trying it myself?
It depends on the job. High-level, external movement and fire-rated joints are professional jobs.
What should I tell you?
Only a few details: where it is, what you’ve noticed and how we reach it. After that, simply phone 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes, every time. New silicone does not stick to old silicone, so the joint is cleaned back first.
What fire rating will the seal have?
That is not something we state or certify. Your specification sets the requirement, and we fit a product whose tested details meet it.
Will you leave a mess?
Tidy work is part of the job. Nearby surfaces are protected.
What sealant do you use?
The product depends on the job: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. We use products from Arbo and Everbuild.
What fire rated sealant looks like in Bearsted
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.
Managing a site like Thurnham Church of England Infant School? Then gaps opened by contractors for new cabling are a common finding in schools and offices. Rented homes near Bearsted station change hands often, and fire-rated sealant around pipes and cables through walls and floors needs making good whenever new services go through.
Bearsted is about 2 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. If you need fire rated sealant in Bearsted, it’s easy to get a quote: please ring 0345 464 0079 or email us. We cover Kent from our Crawley base. Bearsted is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. There’s also a page for Chelmsford, roughly 32 miles from Bearsted.
Here we cover the ME14 and ME15 postcode area for fire rated sealant. If you need fire rated sealant at a property on The Street, Tower Lane and Roseacre Lane or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. Neighbouring places we cover for fire rated sealant include Weavering (1 mile west), Grove Green (1 mile north-west), Caring (1 mile south-east), Thurnham (1 mile north-east) and Willington (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles west), Faversham (14 miles east), Northfleet (15 miles north-west) and Minster (14 miles north-east).
Near you in Bearsted
We work in homes and buildings around Mote Park, Valley Park School and The Kentish Yeoman pub. Bearsted has its own railway station: Bearsted station. Other landmarks nearby include KIMS hospital (1.2 miles north-west) and The Mall Maidstone (2 miles west). Not far away are Detling Hill.
Why act early in Bearsted
Items left open on a fire risk assessment tend to come back at the next review. Having them sealed and recorded now gives you evidence that the item was dealt with. In an older home around Bearsted, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than renewing the sealant.
The cost depends on the size of the job, how hard the old material is to remove and access to the work. We give a clear quote before we start, so you know where you stand.
Why us?
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- We are fully insured
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