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Fire Rated Sealant in Chelwood Common
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- Open gaps behind door architraves
- Gaps filled with a product that is not fire-rated
- Seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers
Fire rated sealant for homes and businesses in Chelwood Common
Fire stopping only performs as intended if it’s done to the detail: the right depth, the right backing and the right product for the substrate. That is the part we focus on. Common call-outs are for standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap and gaps where walls meet ceilings or slabs, on linear gaps, plasterboard & masonry and door frames.
In a village or hamlet like Chelwood Common, commercial work is more likely to be a pub, a farm shop, holiday lets or a village hall than an office block. They all have washrooms, kitchens and service openings that need the right sealant.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same 12-month guarantee.
- Where
- Chelwood Common (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before we start
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Different surfaces, different methods
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 and the locations noted.
Service penetrations
Wherever a service goes through a fire-resisting wall or floor, there’s a gap around it. The sealant is chosen for what passes through and how wide the gap is.
Also near Chelwood Common
What else we do in Chelwood Common
How the visit works
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Show us the job and we will take it from there. The job generally takes from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access from start to finish. In a small place like Chelwood Common, access is generally the main thing to plan. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- We plan the order of work and access, floor by floor or flat by flat.
- We take out any damaged or unsuitable sealant.
- Dust and loose debris are cleaned from each gap.
- The fire-rated or intumescent sealant is applied and tooled to the tested detail.
- Locations and products are written up and any gaps unsuitable for sealant are flagged.
Before we arrive
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
Getting a quote
Want a quote for fire rated sealant? Please phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a few details. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Related advice
Workplaces and buildings in Chelwood Common
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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Danehill Church of England Primary School, service openings in fire-resisting walls need checking after any refurbishment.
Chelwood Common is about 6 miles north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Chelwood Common can book us for fire rated sealant. The work is guaranteed for a year. 371 places in West Sussex are on our list, from the larger towns to small villages. For nearby work, see our Crawley page (10 miles or so).
All of RH17 is covered for fire rated sealant, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Baxters Lane, Tanyard Lane and Box's Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for fire rated sealant include Chelwood Gate (1 mile north), Danehill (1 mile south-west), Birchgrove (1 mile north-west), Furner's Green (2 miles south) and Nutley (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (10 miles north-west), Horsham (15 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (9 miles south-west), East Grinstead (6 miles north) and Broadfield (10 miles west).
Local landmarks in Chelwood Common
Well-known places in the area include Waterbury Castle (2.3 miles west) and Heaven Farm Museum (1.6 miles south). Not far away are Brickfield Meadow.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
What sealant work cannot fix
Sealant is not the answer to every problem, and we’d rather say so up front. Sealant won’t put right:
- Walls or floors that weren’t built to resist fire
- Deciding what fire stopping a building needs
- Large holes that need a different fire-stopping system
If you are not sure, just call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Surfaces we seal
- Linear gaps
- Flats & HMOs
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Door frames
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Service penetrations
Aftercare tips
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Don’t fill fire-stopping gaps with ordinary foam or silicone
- Get damaged fire seals looked at promptly
- Ask which product was used before you paint
- Ask every contractor to reseal any fire stopping they disturb
Don’t drill through or remove a fire seal without putting it back properly. If you need new services through a sealed wall, plan the fire stopping as part of the job.
An open gap isn’t only a fire issue: noise, draughts and even pests can come through too. Sealing them early helps on every front.
How we quote for fire rated sealant
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- How much there is to do
- When we can work, for business premises
- The type of sealant required
- Any mould that needs treating
Rather than a set price list, we look at what your job involves: the amount of work, the old material and the access. You’ll know the price before we begin.
What to tell us for a quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- The type of property
- The rough size of the job
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- How we’d reach the joints
To get a quote, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the location and a short description of the problem. We will give you a clear price before any work starts.
FAQs for Chelwood Common
Is Chelwood Common in your area for fire rated sealant?
Yes, Chelwood Common is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job.
What guarantee comes with fire rated sealant in Chelwood Common?
All our work, in Chelwood Common and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We’re fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
What fire rating will the seal have?
We do not give ratings or certificates for our work. The requirement comes from your assessor, designer or building control, and we apply a product tested for it, recording the locations and products.
Do the sealants smell?
Some sealants have a smell while they cure. Opening a window helps.
Do you take on fire stopping in schools and offices?
Yes. Flats, HMOs, offices, schools and other occupied buildings are all part of our work. We agree access and the order of work with you first.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. We’re fully insured for every job we do.
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.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. Mr Mastic is an ARBOMaster approved applicator, and we are fully insured.
Do you need fire rated sealant in Chelwood Common?
Movement in the structure can open gaps too: a seal that cracks or pulls away leaves a path for smoke. Knocks, maintenance and building work damage it further.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Damaged fire sealant left by other trades
- Linear gaps at the head of walls
- Standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap
- Joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey
For buildings such as Chelwood Gate Church, service openings in its walls need the right fire-rated sealant, as in any building.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- When the joint can take water or movement
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- What product goes in the joint