Kent · England
Buttsole Fire Rated Sealant
Fire rated sealant for Buttsole, by sealant specialists with 20+ years’ experience. 180+ five-star Google reviews and a 4.9 rating.
- Ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed
- Fire seals that have cracked with movement
- Damaged fire sealant left by other trades
Signs you need fire rated sealant in Buttsole
Over time, buildings change layout and use. A house turned into flats or an HMO, or an office split into smaller units, brings new walls, new service routes and new gaps.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls
- Fire stopping disturbed by later work
- Door frames with gaps between frame and wall
- Joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey
Community buildings like Church of St Mary the Virgin are part of the picture too: service openings in its walls need the right fire-rated sealant, as in any building.
Before you book anyone
- Is VAT in the price?
- How the colour is chosen
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
Fire rated sealant in Buttsole, done properly
Fire-rated sealant closes the gaps around pipes, cables and frames where they pass through a fire-resisting wall or floor. We apply intumescent and fire-rated sealants to the manufacturer’s tested details for each gap, and we can record what went where. Typical jobs include open joints along the top of partitions and fire seals that have cracked with movement, on door frames, plasterboard & masonry and linear gaps.
For holiday lets, converted business premises or a community building near Buttsole, washroom and kitchen sealant and any fire-rated joints need the same attention as anywhere.
A 12-month guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after we have gone.
- Where
- Buttsole (CT13, CT14)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear price before work begins
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How the job changes by surface
Plasterboard walls
In plasterboard walls, the condition of the board edge matters. Loose material is removed so the sealant has a firm edge.
Linear gaps
Some linear gaps have to cope with movement as well as fire. We choose a product and depth that suit the gap and the movement from the manufacturer’s details.
What happens if it’s left?
If an assessor has flagged gaps, it makes sense to close them before the next review. Having them sealed and recorded now gives you evidence that the item was dealt with. Older cottages and farmhouses around Buttsole can have timber floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
The cost reflects the work involved, not a rough estimate. That is why we ask about the job first.
Why book with us
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
Take a look at what affects the cost or our reviews.
How the visit works
Good joint work is mostly preparation, so that is where we spend the time. Joints are cleaned back and dried before anything new goes in. In total, it generally takes a few hours for a handful of gaps, and longer for a whole building. In a small place like Buttsole, access is generally the main thing to plan. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- Before starting, we go through the specification or action list with you.
- 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.
- We fit backing where needed and apply the fire-rated sealant to depth.
- We hand over a list of locations and products for your records.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
How to get a quote
There’s no standard price list. Instead, we give you a clear quote for your job. To get started, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Related advice
How we quote for fire rated sealant
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. The quote depends on:
- The type of sealant required
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Whether the work is at height
- Any mould that needs treating
Every job is a little different, so we quote each one individually. Size, access and the product the joint needs all make a difference.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it’s useful to know:
- The rough size of the job
- How we’d reach the joints
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
For a quote, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the location and a short description of the problem. You’ll have a clear quote before work begins.
What we cannot put right
In fairness, some problems need a different trade:
- Deciding what fire stopping a building needs
- Fire doors that need new seals, closers or hardware
- Construction that doesn’t provide fire resistance on its own
If in doubt, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will say what we think before you book.
Where we work in Buttsole
- Door frames
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Flats & HMOs
- Service penetrations
- Linear gaps
Places near Buttsole
Also in Buttsole
Landlord and commercial work in Buttsole
Letting agents and landlords in Buttsole can book us as well as householders. Sealant work between tenants is a simple way to keep a property in good order before the next move-in.
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
Buttsole questions
Do you work for landlords with property near Sandwich station?
Yes. We work for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. Just call 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear price.
Do you cover Buttsole for fire rated sealant?
Yes, Buttsole 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.
Will we have a record of what was sealed?
Yes. We record the locations we have sealed and the products used to keep with your fire safety documents.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We hold ARBOMaster approved applicator status.
What’s the difference between intumescent and fire-rated sealant?
Intumescent means it swells when heated to help seal the gap. It’s one type of fire-rated sealant; the right one depends on the gap and what passes through it.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes. Just list everything you need and you will get one quote.
Can you tell me which gaps need fire stopping?
No, we do not assess buildings. Once you have a specification or action list from your assessor or designer, we can quote for the fire-rated sealant items.
Are you insured?
Yes, we’re fully insured for every job we do.
Fire rated sealant around Buttsole
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’re given, installing the product to its tested details.
Schools such as Eastry Church of England Primary School are buildings too, and gaps opened by contractors for new cabling are a common finding in schools and offices. Letting a property close to Sandwich station? Then any gap left by new services in shared walls should be closed with a fire-rated product.
Buttsole is about 4 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. For fire rated sealant in and around Buttsole, it’s easy to get a quote: please ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email. We are based in Crawley and cover Kent. Buttsole is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. For nearby work, see our Chelmsford page (49 miles or so).
Our applicators cover all of CT13 and CT14 for fire rated sealant and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Mill Lane, Liss Road and High Street, and we cover them all. We also cover Eastry (1 mile north), Ham (1 mile east), Statenborough (1 mile north-east), Marley (2 miles east) and Felderland (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Around Buttsole
Typical jobs here are in homes near Sandwich Technology School, Ham Fen and The Five Bells pub. For rail, the closest station is Sandwich station, roughly 2.5 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Precinct Toy Collection (2.8 miles north-east) and Sandown Castle (4.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.