Surrey · England
Fire-rated sealant in Caterham, Surrey
Intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations for homes and businesses in Caterham and across Surrey. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap
- Seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers
- Gaps left after a refit or conversion
Common problems we fix in Caterham
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.
The problems people normally mention when they call are:
- Open gaps behind door architraves
- Sealant items on a fire risk assessment action list
- Damaged fire sealant left by other trades
- Open joints along the top of partitions
Schools such as Hillcroft Primary School are buildings too, and gaps opened by contractors for new cabling are a common finding in schools and offices.
Comparing quotes
- Which colour the sealant will be
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- How much experience the applicator has
About our fire rated sealant in Caterham
In flats, HMOs, offices and schools, fire stopping is often disturbed by later work. 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 are often asked to deal with gaps filled with a product that isn’t fire-rated and cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant, on linear gaps, flats & HMOs and plasterboard & masonry.
Commercial jobs in a town like Caterham range from shops and offices to schools and small business units. Each has washrooms, kitchens and service openings through walls that need the right sealant.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
- Where
- Caterham (CR3)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY versus a professional finish
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it does not work out, we can still put it right.
Why act early in Caterham
Fire-rated sealants need more care than everyday sealant. How it’s installed changes how it performs, so we follow the maker’s details on every gap. Black mould and gaps in sealant do not fix themselves, and in a busy home in Caterham they get worse with every use. Now is the easy time to put it right.
Every job is a little different, so each one gets its own quote. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all make a difference.
What you get with us
- We’re fully insured
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- Arbo and Everbuild products
See our cost guide and our reviews.
How the job changes by surface
Door frames
Frame gaps are normally hidden behind the architrave. We seal any open gap to the product’s tested details so the architrave can be refitted.
Plasterboard walls
In plasterboard walls, the condition of the board edge matters. Crumbling edges are cleaned back before the sealant goes in.
How the visit works
We work through the job in order: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. For most jobs that takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are, and the area is left clean. Parking in a town like Caterham is usually straightforward, but tell us if there’s a driveway or any restrictions, and let us know if the work is upstairs, in a flat or up high outside.
- Access to each area is agreed so the work can run in order.
- We take out any damaged or unsuitable sealant.
- Dust and loose debris are cleaned from each gap.
- We apply and tool the sealant to the product’s tested detail.
- Locations and products are written up and any gaps unsuitable for sealant are flagged.
Before we arrive
- Clear the area around the work
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
Ask for a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we will explain how we’d tackle it. When it suits you, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
Related advice
Workplaces and buildings in Caterham
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 apply fire-rated sealant to the assessor’s or designer’s specification and the product’s tested details.
Rented homes near Caterham station change hands often, and fire-rated sealant around pipes and cables through walls and floors needs making good whenever new services go through. If you look after a church, hall or community building such as Sacred Heart Church, older buildings that have had new heating or wiring often have service gaps worth checking.
Caterham is about 11 miles south-west of Orpington, in Surrey. Caterham gets the same service as everywhere we cover: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Across Surrey, we cover 395 places, and Caterham is one of them. For nearby work, see our Crawley page.
Work in CR3 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as High Street, London Road and Park Road, and we cover them all. You’ll find Caterham on the B2030 and B2031, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover Woldingham Garden Village (2 miles east), Tyler's Green (2 miles south-east), Woldingham (3 miles east), Godstone (3 miles south) and Church Town (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (8 miles south-west), Redhill (5 miles south-west), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles south-west) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Caterham
We work in homes and buildings around Sunnydown School, The King And Queen Public House and de Stafford School, among other places. Caterham’s nearest station is Caterham station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east. A little further out are Bletchingley Castle (3.4 miles south) and East Surrey Museum (0.6 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Mercers Lake.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Caterham
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
If you manage several properties in or around Caterham, jobs at different addresses can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and photos by email help.
Towns and villages near Caterham
Other services in Caterham
Aftercare tips
A little care helps the new joints last. We recommend:
- Check whether a sealant can be painted before decorating over it
- Make resealing part of every contractor’s brief
- Never patch a fire seal with standard sealant
- Check risers, ceiling voids and cupboards during building checks
Avoid covering a sealed gap with anything that is not part of the tested detail. If it needs repair, use the same type of product. Ask us if you are not sure which product was used.
It’s easiest to seal gaps while they’re few and easy to reach. Leave them and each new job adds another hole and the job gets bigger.
Your questions about fire rated sealant in Caterham
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Caterham 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 send us an email with the details for a clear quote.
Is fire rated sealant in Caterham guaranteed?
All our work, in Caterham and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We are also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Do you certify the fire stopping?
We do not issue ratings or certificates ourselves. The performance comes from the product’s tested details and the specification from your assessor or designer, and we install to them.
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. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
What information do you need?
Only a few details: where it is, what you’ve noticed and how we reach it. Then ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
Is standard sealant good enough for a fire gap?
No. It looks sealed but won’t perform as fire stopping. Use a product tested for that gap and service and we can apply it for you.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We are fully insured.
Do you offer different sealant colours?
We help you choose a colour that suits, from white and clear to greys and other shades. The choice depends on the product the joint needs.