Surrey · England
Fire-rated sealant in Burstow, Surrey
Fire rated sealant for Burstow, by sealant specialists with 20+ years’ experience. 180+ five-star Google reviews and a 4.9 rating.
- Open joints along the top of partitions
- Ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed
- Gaps flagged on a fire risk assessment
What we do, step by step
There’s no need to move everything out before we come, only the area right around the joints. Everything nearby is protected, and the work takes a few hours for a handful of gaps, and longer for a whole building for a typical job. For a village or hamlet like Burstow, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- We go through the gaps on your list or survey and check each one’s size and substrate.
- Old or unsuitable sealant is cut out and the gap cleaned.
- We put in whatever backing or fill the product detail specifies.
- We apply the fire-rated or intumescent sealant to the specified depth and tool it.
- Finally, we list where we worked and what we used, for your records.
How to prepare
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
Get a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and email photos if that’s easy.
Advice
Fire rated sealant in Burstow, done properly
A gap around a door frame, a linear joint at the head of a wall and a hole round a pipe are each sealed differently. We check the size and the substrate before choosing the product, then apply it to the depth its tested detail calls for. If you have unsealed gaps around fire door frames and gaps filled with a product that isn’t fire-rated, we can help, whatever the surface.
Somewhere as small as Burstow, commercial jobs tend to be pubs, holiday lets, farm buildings or halls rather than offices. They all have washrooms, kitchens and service openings that need the right sealant.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Burstow (RH6)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we are called out for in Burstow
Sealant applied too thin, without the backing its detail needs, or onto dust will not perform as it was tested. We see plenty of fire stopping that was hurried, especially where it was squeezed in at the end of a project.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers
- Sealant items on a fire risk assessment action list
- Gaps filled with a product that is not fire-rated
- Open gaps behind door architraves
If you look after a building such as Oakwood School, fire-stopping around service openings should be restored whenever new services go in.
What to look for in a quote
- Who turns up on the day
- What preparation is included
- Are they insured?
- Which colour the sealant will be
Your questions about fire rated sealant in Burstow
Do you work in hotels near Burstow?
Yes, hospitality work, including hotels, is part of what we do. Jobs can be programmed room by room, with out-of-hours working possible to arrange.
Do you work for landlords with property near Gatwick Airport station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can go on one quote. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the details for a clear quote.
Do you provide details of the products used?
Yes. We note each location and the product that went in, so you have it on file.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
We will suggest a colour to suit the surroundings, from white and clear to greys and other shades. The choice depends on the product the joint needs.
Can ordinary silicone be used in a fire-stopping gap?
No. Ordinary silicone, caulk or foam isn’t tested as fire stopping. We cut it out and reseal with a fire-rated product.
What’s the difference between intumescent and fire-rated sealant?
Intumescent describes a material that swells in heat. Intumescent sealants are a type of fire-rated sealant and which one is used depends on the job.
Do the sealants smell?
That depends on the sealant. Some smell for a while, some hardly at all, and any smell fades as they cure.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes. Sealing over the old bead is the commonest cause of early failure, and it’s something we never do.
DIY versus a professional finish
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
Why it’s worth doing now in Burstow
A quick fill with any sealant to hand isn’t fire stopping. A fire-rated product only performs as tested when it’s installed to its tested detail, which is why we match the product and the method to each gap. Older cottages and farmhouses around Burstow can have timber floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
There are no prices on our website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a quick quote, please call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Why Burstow customers choose us
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- We never seal over old sealant
- Tidy, careful work
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
Read our cost guide or what customers say.
Nearby places to Burstow
Also in Burstow
Commercial buildings in Burstow
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 apply fire-rated sealant to the assessor’s or designer’s specification and the product’s tested details. Burstow has hotels and guest accommodation in and around it. Hotel work can be planned room by room, with out-of-hours working where needed.
If you let a flat or house near Gatwick Airport station, any gap left by new services in shared walls should be closed with a fire-rated product. If you look after a church, hall or community building such as Church of St Bartholomew, older buildings that have had new heating or wiring often have service gaps worth checking.
Burstow is about 2 miles south-east of Horley, in Surrey. Wherever you are in the RH6 postcode area, we cover fire rated sealant for homes and businesses. Our area takes in 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Work in RH6 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Church Road, Church Lane and Green Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Burstow include Fernhill (1 mile west), Shipley Bridge (1 mile south-west), Keeper's Corner (1 mile east), Copthorne (1 mile south) and Tinsley Green (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Epsom (14 miles north-west), Redhill (6 miles north), Ewell (15 miles north), Reigate (6 miles north-west), Caterham (9 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
What’s near Burstow
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Shipley Bridge pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Gatwick Airport station, about 1.3 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Langley Green Hospital (3.1 miles south-west) and County Mall (3.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Hedgecourt Lake.
How we quote for fire rated sealant
Call for a quick quote. What matters most is:
- Working hours on commercial sites
- Whether the work is at height
- Any mould that needs treating
- The amount of work
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, any mould to treat, and whether the work is at height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Helping us quote
You don’t need to know the technical terms. Just tell us:
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- Where the property is
- The type of property
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will explain what’s involved before giving you a price.
Looking after it afterwards
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. Our tips:
- Keep the record of products and locations with your fire safety documents
- Take photos of fire stopping before ceilings or boxing go back
- Plan fire stopping into any work that goes through walls or floors
- Never patch a fire seal with standard sealant
Tell other trades that the gaps have been sealed, and make sure anything they disturb is resealed with a suitable product. A lot of damaged fire stopping comes from later work.
Leave a fire-stopping gap open and smoke can move through the building much more easily. Sealing it early is a simple step to take.
When it is not the sealant
Sealant isn’t the answer to every problem, and we’d rather say so up front. Sealant won’t put right:
- Big openings where sealant alone is not the tested solution
- Fire doors that need new seals, closers or hardware
- Fire risk assessments, which need a qualified assessor
If in doubt, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we seal
- Linear gaps
- Door frames
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Flats & HMOs
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Service penetrations