Kent · England
Fire-rated sealant in Flete, Kent
Intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations for Flete, backed by a 12-month guarantee. Call for a quick quote.
- Fire seals that have cracked with movement
- Standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap
- Open joints along the top of partitions
Fire rated sealant in Flete, done properly
Deciding which gaps need fire stopping is not our role; your assessor, designer or building control sets that out. What we do is apply the right product to that specification, properly and neatly. We work on service penetrations, flats & HMOs and linear gaps, and the jobs we see most are gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls and seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers.
If you have holiday lets, a converted barn used for business or a community building near Flete, washroom and kitchen sealant and any fire-rated joints need the same attention as anywhere.
Every job is covered by our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Kent.
- Place
- Flete (CT9)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we’re called out for in Flete
If the sealant is too shallow, has the wrong backing or sits on a dusty surface, it is not installed as tested. We see plenty of fire stopping that was hurried particularly when it was the last job before handover.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Open joints along the top of partitions
- Gaps left after a refit or conversion
- Gaps filled with a product that isn’t fire-rated
- Fire seals that have cracked with movement
Letting a property close to Margate station? Then any gap left by new services in shared walls should be closed with a fire-rated product.
Before you book anyone
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- How hidden problems are handled
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- How long the guarantee is
Flete: your questions answered
Do you work for landlords with property near Margate station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Do you cover Flete for fire rated sealant?
Yes, Flete is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job, and we will send you a clear quote.
Can ordinary silicone be used in a fire-stopping gap?
No. A gap that needs fire stopping needs a tested fire-rated product.
Where are you based?
We are a Crawley-based firm, with over 20 years’ experience. Our area covers South East England, London and Scotland.
Can you fill the gap behind a fire door frame?
Yes. We often seal open gaps hidden behind the architrave. The door and its fittings are a separate job for a door specialist.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Several rooms, windows or areas can go on one quote.
Do you guarantee your work?
Yes, for a year. If anything is not right with the work within the year, let us know and we will sort it.
Will we have a record of what was sealed?
Yes. Every gap we seal is listed with the product used so it’s there for the next inspection.
What fire rated sealant looks like in Flete
For seaside hotels, guest houses and holiday lets around Flete, heavy use in the busy months is hard on washroom and kitchen sealant, and any building work there should leave fire-rated joints made good. 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.
Managing a site like St Gregory's Catholic Primary School? Then gaps opened by contractors for new cabling are a common finding in schools and offices. If you look after a church, hall or community building such as St. Catherine's Church, service openings in its walls need the right fire-rated sealant, as in any building.
Flete is about 1 mile south-west of Margate, in Kent. Every kind of property in Flete is covered for fire rated sealant, old or new, large or small. The work is guaranteed for a year. Flete is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. There’s also a page for Chelmsford, about 46 miles away.
Jobs for fire rated sealant in CT9 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need fire rated sealant at a property on Victoria Road, Flete Road and Norfolk Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Flete include Westwood (1 mile east), Haine (1 mile south-east), Manston (1 mile south), Garlinge (1 mile north-west) and Margate (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles south-west), Broadstairs (3 miles east), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (10 miles west) and Walmer (11 miles south).
Landmarks near Flete
Around Flete, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Hartsdown Academy and the streets around them. Flete’s nearest station is Margate station, roughly 1.5 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (1.3 miles north-east) and Westwood Cross (1.1 miles east). For a walk, there’s Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
What the job involves on each surface
Service penetrations
Service penetrations are where new gaps often appear. Old or unsuitable filler comes out before the right sealant goes in.
Door frames
Our work is the joint between frame and wall. Doors, seals and closers are for a door specialist and we will mention anything we notice.
What else we do in Flete
How to look after the new joints
How long the joints last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Get damaged fire seals looked at promptly
- Photograph sealed gaps before they’re covered up
- Ask every contractor to reseal any fire stopping they disturb
- Include fire stopping when you schedule refits
Look at the sealed gaps as part of your routine walk-rounds. Look for cracks, gaps or sealant that has been cut or pulled out and have them put right.
Open gaps do not only matter in a fire: they also let noise, draughts and sometimes pests through. Dealing with them early helps with all of these.
The process
We work through the job in order: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. Typically it takes a few hours for a handful of gaps, and longer for a whole building. For a village or hamlet like Flete, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- We start with the survey or action list, checking the size and surfaces of every gap.
- We remove any old or unsuitable filler and clean the gap.
- Backing or fill is fitted where the product’s tested detail calls for it.
- The sealant goes in to the depth its detail sets, then it’s tooled off.
- Locations and products are noted so you have them on file.
Before we arrive
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Mention any tricky access
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
How to get a quote
Want a quote for fire rated sealant? Please call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us about the job. We will explain what we’d do and give you a clear quote before we start.
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What affects the cost of fire rated sealant
There’s no set price list. The quote depends on:
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- How much there is to do
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- Any working-time requirements on site
The cost reflects the work involved, not a rough estimate. That’s why we ask about the job first and give you a clear price before work begins.
Asking for a quote
To make quoting easier, let us know:
- The rough size of the job
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Whether it has been sealed before
- The address or postcode of the job
For fire rated sealant in Flete, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us. Tell us what the problem is and where, and you’ll get a clear quote before work begins.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Landlords and letting agents in Flete can book us as well as homeowners. Sealant work between tenants keeps a property looking cared for before the next move-in.
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
What happens if it’s left?
For some gaps, sealant isn’t the right answer and another system is needed. Big openings, bundles of cables and plastic pipes may need batts, collars or wraps instead. If a gap is not suitable for sealant, we’ll tell you. Around Flete, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, where water from a failed joint can cause rot if it’s left.
Every job is a little different, so we quote each one individually. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all play a part, and we’ll explain the quote if you ask.
Why book with us
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- Old sealant always removed completely
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- Full insurance on every job
Take a look at what affects the cost and customer reviews.