East Sussex · England
Folkington Fire Rated Sealant
Intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations for homes and businesses in Folkington and across East Sussex. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Unsealed gaps around fire door frames
- Joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey
- Damaged fire sealant left by other trades
FAQs for Folkington
I let a flat near Polegate station. Can you help?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before work begins.
Will you come out to Folkington?
Yes, Folkington is covered. We work across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Just the basics: where it is, what you’ve noticed and how we reach it. Then phone 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Where do you work from?
Mr Mastic is based in Crawley. We cover Folkington and the rest of East Sussex, along with the rest of our area.
Can ordinary silicone be used in a fire-stopping gap?
No. Ordinary silicone, caulk or foam isn’t tested as fire stopping. We cut it out and reseal with a fire-rated product.
Do you take on fire stopping in schools and offices?
Yes, in flats, HMOs, schools, offices and other buildings, occupied or empty. Let us know the building’s hours and we will plan the work to suit.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No. New silicone will not bond to old silicone, and it traps any mould or water underneath. It all has to come out first.
Can I do it myself?
You can, for simple jobs. The key is preparation: remove all the old material and work on a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
Fire rated sealant in Folkington, done properly
Bigger jobs can be worked through in stages, flat by flat or floor by floor, noting the locations and products as we go. That record is useful for your files and for whoever looks at the building next. We work on service penetrations, plasterboard & masonry and door frames, and common reasons people get in touch are unsealed gaps around fire door frames and linear gaps at the head of walls.
If you have holiday lets, a converted barn used for business or a community building near Folkington, washroom and kitchen sealant and any fire-rated joints need the same attention as anywhere.
All our work comes with our 12-month guarantee.
- Where
- Folkington (BN26)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear price before we start
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We bring everything the job needs with us, so you do not need to buy or prepare anything. After a quick look at the joints together, we protect the area and start. It normally takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are. In a small place like Folkington, access is usually the main thing to plan. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- We begin by agreeing the list of gaps from your assessor’s or designer’s requirements.
- We measure every gap and note what it’s in and what passes through.
- Any non-fire-rated filler is removed and the faces cleaned.
- The specified fire-rated sealant goes in over any backing its detail requires.
- We hand over a list of locations and products for your records.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we will come back to you with a quote.
Related advice
What affects the quote in Folkington
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We take into account:
- Working hours on commercial sites
- How much there is to do
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- Access and height
A few things move the cost up or down: the old material and how easily it comes out, whether mould needs treating, and whether the work is at height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
What we need to know
To make quoting easier, please include:
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- The rough size of the job
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll explain what’s involved before giving you a price.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
How to look after the new joints
A little care helps the new joints last. We recommend:
- Ask every contractor to reseal any fire stopping they disturb
- Take photos of fire stopping before ceilings or boxing go back
- Check whether a sealant can be painted before decorating over it
- Include hidden areas like risers in routine checks
Tell other trades that the gaps have been sealed, and ask them to reseal anything they cut through. A lot of damaged fire stopping comes from later work.
A flagged gap shouldn’t wait for the next assessment. Get it sealed and recorded so the item can be closed.
Fire rated sealant around Folkington
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 apply fire-rated sealant to the assessor’s or designer’s specification and the product’s tested details.
If you look after a church, hall or community building such as The Parish Church of Saint Peter, older buildings that have had new heating or wiring often have service gaps worth checking. Schools such as Willingdon Community School are buildings too, and service openings in fire-resisting walls need checking after any refurbishment.
Folkington is about 4 miles north-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Whether you’re in the middle of Folkington or further out, fire rated sealant is available for homes and businesses alike. Folkington is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we work for fire rated sealant. There’s also a page for Brighton, roughly 15 miles from Folkington.
Here we cover the BN26 postcode area for fire rated sealant. Neighbouring places we cover for fire rated sealant include Filching (1 mile south-east), Wannock (1 mile east), Lower Willingdon (2 miles east), Polegate (2 miles east) and Willingdon (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (4 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles east), Seaford (5 miles south-west), Lewes (10 miles north-west), Hailsham (4 miles north-east) and St Leonards (15 miles east).
Near you in Folkington
For rail, the closest station is Polegate station, about 1.5 miles east. A little further out are Filching Manor And Motor Museum (0.7 miles south-east) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Folkington include Combe Hill.
What we can’t put right
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what sealant cannot fix:
- Construction that does not provide fire resistance on its own
- Doors that aren’t fire doors in the first place
- Openings too large for sealant, which need batts, boards or another system
If in doubt, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll say what we think.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Linear gaps
- Door frames
- Flats & HMOs
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Service penetrations
Nearby places to Folkington
More services for Folkington
Do you need fire rated sealant in Folkington?
Gaps also open up as buildings move: cracked or debonded sealant leaves an open route through the wall. Knocks, maintenance and building work damage it further.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Linear gaps at the head of walls
- Fire seals that have cracked with movement
- Open holes round services passing through fire walls
- Damaged fire sealant left by other trades
Letting a property close to Polegate station? Then any gap left by new services in shared walls should be closed with a fire-rated product.
Comparing quotes
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- What product goes in the joint
- How hidden problems are handled
What happens if it’s left?
An unsealed gap lets smoke and fire get round a wall that was built to hold them back. A proper seal lets the wall do its job again, and the work involved is often modest. Around Folkington, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
Instead of a standard rate, we price the job in front of us: the amount of work, the old material and the access. You’ll know the price before we begin.
What you get with us
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
Read our cost guide or our reviews.