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Fire-rated sealant in Chidham, West Sussex
Professional fire rated sealant in and around Chidham, with old sealant always removed completely.
- Open gaps behind door architraves
- Ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed
- Open holes round services passing through fire walls
When it isn’t the sealant
We will not take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Problems with the door itself rather than the gap around the frame
- Construction that does not provide fire resistance on its own
- Deciding what fire stopping a building needs
Not sure which it is? You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we seal
- Linear gaps
- Service penetrations
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Door frames
- Flats & HMOs
- Plasterboard & masonry
Fire rated sealant in Chidham
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’s the part we focus on. If you have linear gaps at the head of walls and standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
Somewhere as small as Chidham, 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.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we’ll sort it.
- Place
- Chidham (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the cost of fire rated sealant
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. The quote depends on:
- The size of the job
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- The product the joint needs
- How easy the joints are to reach
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, the access and the products needed. Ask us for a quote and we will go through it with you.
What to tell us for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can tell us:
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- Where the job is, and your postcode
Every job is quoted individually, so start by telling us what you need. Simply ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and describe the job and send pictures if you have them.
Nearby places to Chidham
Other services in Chidham
How the visit works
There’s no need to move everything out, just the space around the work. We protect the rest, and the job takes a few hours for a handful of gaps, and longer for a whole building for a typical job. In a small place like Chidham, access is generally the main thing to plan. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- 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.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Let us know about parking restrictions
Get 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. Whenever you’re ready, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Related advice
DIY versus a professional finish
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
What happens if it’s left?
Fire-rated sealants need more care than everyday sealant. Depth, backing and surface preparation all affect how a seal performs, and we work to the product details every time. Around Chidham, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
Every job is a little different, so each one gets its own quote. Size, access and the product the joint needs all make a difference, and we’ll explain the quote if you ask.
Why book with us
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- Full insurance on every job
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
Read our cost guide or our reviews.
For landlords and businesses
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
Hotels need rooms back in use, so we plan the work room by room around your bookings where we can. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
Fire rated sealant in Chidham: local notes
If you run a hotel, guest house or holiday let in a coastal place like Chidham, busy months put washrooms and kitchens under pressure, so it’s worth checking the sealant before the busiest weeks. 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, and gaps around services are often picked up there. We work to the specification you’re given, installing the product to its tested details.
Community buildings like The Parish Church of St Mary are part of the picture too: gaps around pipes and cables are worth checking after any building work there. Schools such as Chidham Parochial Primary School are buildings too, and service openings in fire-resisting walls need checking after any refurbishment.
Chidham is about 4 miles west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Chidham gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. Chidham is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work for fire rated sealant. For nearby work, see our Portsmouth page, about 9 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for fire rated sealant: PO18. That includes homes and businesses on Chidham Lane, Harbour Way and Cot Lane. If you are just outside Chidham, we cover Nutbourne (1 mile north-west), Bosham (1 mile east), Broadbridge (1 mile east), Hambrook (1 mile north) and Bosham Hoe (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (9 miles east), Chichester (4 miles east), Selsey (8 miles south-east), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (3 miles north-west) and Portfield (5 miles east).
Local landmarks in Chidham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Bourne Community College. The nearest railway station is Nutbourne station, about 1 mile north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Warblington Castle (4.1 miles west) and St Richard's Hospital (4.6 miles east). For a walk, there’s Nutborne Marshes and Stoke Down.
Chidham questions
Is Chidham within the area you cover?
Yes. Chidham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you work for landlords with property near Nutbourne station?
Yes. We work for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with the details for a clear quote.
Where are you based?
Our base is Crawley, with over 20 years’ experience. Our area covers South East England, London and Scotland.
What information do you need?
A short description and the location, plus pictures if you have them. If we need more, we’ll ask.
How much does fire rated sealant cost in Chidham?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. For a quick quote, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us what needs doing and where.
Will there be a smell?
Sometimes, a little. It fades as the sealant cures.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes. We cut out all the old sealant and clean the joint before resealing.
What sealant do you use?
It depends on the joint: anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas, and other sealants where joints move or face the weather. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
Common problems we fix in Chidham
Buildings are refitted and reconfigured over the years. A house turned into flats or an HMO, or an office split into smaller units, brings new walls, new service routes and new gaps.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Gaps filled with a product that is not fire-rated
- Sealant items on a fire risk assessment action list
- Gaps left after a refit or conversion
- Open gaps behind door architraves
Letting a property close to Nutbourne station? Then new cables or pipes through a fire-resisting wall leave a gap that needs the right sealant.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- Whether you can choose the colour
- Whether VAT is included
- How long to leave it before use