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Fire-rated sealant in Benover, Kent
Professional fire rated sealant in and around Benover, with every bit of old sealant taken out first.
- Unsealed gaps where pipes and cables go through a wall
- New service routes left unsealed after building work
- Seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers
How we quote for fire rated sealant
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We look at:
- When we can work, for business premises
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- The product the joint needs
What you pay reflects the work, not a rough estimate. That’s why we ask about the job first and agree the price before starting.
Asking for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- A few photos by email, if you can
- How we’d reach the joints
- The problem you’ve noticed
- The address or postcode of the job
Every job is quoted individually, so the first step is telling us about yours. Simply call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and describe the job, and photos are welcome.
Fire rated sealant in Benover
We don’t 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’re dealing with fire stopping disturbed by later work and gaps where walls meet ceilings or slabs, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
For holiday lets, converted business premises or a community building near Benover, washroom and kitchen sealant and any fire-rated joints need the same attention as anywhere.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by our 12-month guarantee in Benover and across Kent.
- Location
- Benover (ME18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Places near Benover
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What happens on the day
Most of a good job is in the preparation, and we do not rush it. Joints are cleaned back and dried before anything new goes in. All told, the work takes from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access. For a village or hamlet like Benover, 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 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.
- Any non-fire-rated filler is removed and the gap cleaned.
- The specified fire-rated sealant goes in over any backing its detail requires.
- We hand over a list of locations and products for your records.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Let us know about parking restrictions
Get a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every job is different. Instead, we give you a clear quote for your job. To get started, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
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Common problems we fix in Benover
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.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Open gaps behind door architraves
- Gaps where walls meet ceilings or slabs
- Ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed
- Damaged fire sealant left by other trades
For buildings such as St Peter's and St Paul's Church, service openings in its walls need the right fire-rated sealant, as in any building.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- How the colour is chosen
How to look after the new joints
Looking after new joints is easy:
- Don’t fill fire-stopping gaps with ordinary foam or silicone
- Keep photos of seals that will be hidden
- Look in service cupboards and ceiling voids from time to time
- Report cracked or damaged seals as soon as you notice them
Tell other trades that the gaps have been sealed, and ask them to reseal anything they cut through. A lot of damaged fire stopping comes from later work.
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.
What the job involves on each surface
Flats and HMOs
Conversions usually leave a mix of old and new service holes. The gaps on your list are sealed with a fire-rated product.
Linear gaps
Linear gaps run along the head of walls, at floor edges and between panels. They’re sealed with a fire-rated sealant over backing where the detail calls for it.
Leave it or put it right?
An unsealed gap lets smoke and fire get round a wall that was built to hold them back. A proper seal lets the wall do its job again, and the work involved is often modest. Older cottages and farmhouses around Benover can have timber floors and frames, where water from a failed joint can cause rot if it’s left.
Rather than a set price list, we price the job in front of us: the amount of work, the old material and the access. You’ll know the price before we begin.
Why book with us
- Full insurance on every job
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- Homes, businesses and hotels
Take a look at what affects the cost and customer reviews.
Fire rated sealant in Benover: local notes
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, which is often where open fire-stopping gaps are first noticed. We work to the specification you are given, installing the product to its tested details.
Letting a property close to Yalding station? Then new cables or pipes through a fire-resisting wall leave a gap that needs the right sealant. If you look after a building such as Hunton Church of England Primary School, gaps opened by contractors for new cabling are a common finding in schools and offices.
Benover is about 5 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever you are in the ME18 postcode area, we cover fire rated sealant for homes and businesses. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, Benover among them. For nearby work, see our Crawley page (28 miles or so).
We work across ME18 for fire rated sealant and the streets around it. Other places close to Benover include Congelow (1 mile north-west), Yalding (1 mile north), Laddingford (1 mile south-west), Hunton (1 mile east) and Nettlestead Green (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north), Tonbridge (7 miles west) and Kings Hill (4 miles north).
Landmarks near Benover
Around Benover, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Woolpack Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Yalding station, roughly 1.3 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Oakwood Hospital (4.4 miles north-east) and Teapot Island (0.9 miles north-west).
Benover questions
Is Benover in your area for fire rated sealant?
Yes, Benover is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. Just call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a few details of the job, and we will give you a clear quote.
Is Benover within the area you cover?
Yes, Benover is covered. We work across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you do fire sealant around door frames?
Yes, if the gap is within the product’s tested range. We seal the frame-to-wall gap, not the door itself and we will tell you if we spot problems with the door.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
Normally, yes. Sealants come in white, clear, grey and other colours for many products, and we agree the colour with you before work begins.
How long does fire rated sealant take?
That depends on how much there is to do, but most jobs take a few hours for a handful of gaps, and longer for a whole building. We will give you a better idea when we quote.
What fire rating will the seal have?
Ratings and certification sit with the product’s test evidence and whoever specified the work. Our part is installing the specified product to its tested details and list the locations and products for you.
Will we have a record of what was sealed?
Yes. When the job is done, we give you the locations and products. Tell us if your assessor needs it in a particular format.
Will it make a mess?
Very little: the area around the joints is protected first, and we clear up the old sealant and our materials before we leave.
Should I try it myself first?
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.