Medway · England
Fire Rated Sealant in Gillingham
Specialist fire rated sealant for Gillingham: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Call for a quick quote.
- Open joints along the top of partitions
- Gaps flagged on a fire risk assessment
- Fire seals that have cracked with movement
Fire rated sealant in Gillingham: local notes
For seaside hotels, guest houses and holiday lets around Gillingham, 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. 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.
For landlords with property near Gillingham (Kent) station, new cables or pipes through a fire-resisting wall leave a gap that needs the right sealant. If you look after a building such as Featherby Junior School, service openings in fire-resisting walls need checking after any refurbishment.
Gillingham is about 30 miles east of London, in Medway. Whether you’re in the middle of Gillingham or further out, fire rated sealant is available for homes and businesses alike. We cover 68 towns and villages across Medway, large and small. We also work in Chelmsford, around 26 miles away.
Here we cover the ME8, ME7, ME4 and ME5 postcode area for fire rated sealant. Fire rated sealant is available to properties on Leeds Square, London Road and Dorset Square. You’ll find Gillingham on the A2 and A231, which makes it straightforward to reach with everything needed for fire rated sealant. If you are just outside Gillingham, we cover Twydall (1 mile east), Lower Twydall (1 mile north-east), Grange (1 mile north), Darland (1 mile south-west) and Hale (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Rochester (4 miles west), Strood (4 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west), Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north), Rochester Riverside (3 miles north-west) and Walderslade (3 miles south-west). Being one of Medway’s larger places, Gillingham has every kind of property, from flats to offices.
Landmarks near Gillingham
We work in homes and buildings around The Robert Napier School, The Robert Napier School and The Star pub, among other places. The closest station to Gillingham is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 1.5 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Medway Maritime Hospital (1.6 miles west) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.3 miles west). For a walk, there’s Blue Bell Hill and Bishop Saltings.
Fire rated sealant for homes and businesses in Gillingham
Ordinary silicone or decorators’ caulk in a fire-stopping gap isn’t a fire-rated seal. Anything unsuitable comes out first and the gap is resealed with a product tested for that use. If you are dealing with old fire sealant that has split or come away and fire stopping disturbed by later work, we can put it right.
Hotels and other accommodation in Gillingham need sealant work done around guests. Room-by-room programmes and out-of-hours working can be arranged.
A 12-month guarantee comes as standard, so you’re not left on your own once the job is done.
Questions from Gillingham
Do you cover Gillingham for fire rated sealant?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Gillingham is part of that. You can call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and let us know what needs doing.
Is fire rated sealant in Gillingham guaranteed?
All our work, in Gillingham and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We’re also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Will we have a record of what was sealed?
Yes. Locations and products are written up when we finish. Tell us if your assessor needs it in a particular format.
Can ordinary silicone be used in a fire-stopping gap?
No. It might close the gap, but it isn’t a fire-rated seal. Use a product tested for that gap and service and we can apply it for you.
Do you certify the fire stopping?
Ratings and certificates aren’t something we issue. The performance comes from the product’s tested details and the specification from your assessor or designer, and we install to them.
Will you leave a mess?
Not at all. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
Is intumescent sealant the same as fire-rated sealant?
An intumescent material expands when it’s heated. Many fire-rated sealants work this way, but not all, and the choice depends on the gap.
Can you fill the gap behind a fire door frame?
Yes, if the gap is within the product’s tested range. We seal the frame-to-wall gap, not the door itself and we’ll tell you if we spot problems with the door.
Common problems we fix in Gillingham
Sometimes the wrong product was used from the start: ordinary expanding foam, standard silicone or decorators’ caulk where a fire-rated seal was needed. It may look fine, but it is not a fire-rated seal.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Gaps flagged on a fire risk assessment
- Seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers
- Holes left by a change of layout
- Fire seals that have cracked with movement
If you look after a church, hall or community building such as Holy Trinity Church, service openings in its walls need the right fire-rated sealant, as in any building.
What your quote should include
- How the colour is chosen
- How long the guarantee is
- Whether they’re fully insured
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
What affects the cost of fire rated sealant
There’s no set price list. What we look at:
- Any mould that needs treating
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- How easy the joints are to reach
There are no prices on our website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote and we will talk you through it.
What we need to know
When you contact us, these details help:
- The type of property
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- The address or postcode of the job
- What’s wrong with the joints now
There’s no standard price list. Instead, we give you a clear quote for your job. To get started, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
How the job changes by surface
Flats and HMOs
Conversions usually leave a mix of old and new service holes. We seal the ones on your specification with a tested product and the locations noted.
Plasterboard walls
Holes in plasterboard are often cut roughly for services. Gaps that are too big for sealant alone need a different detail and we will flag it.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
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The process
We keep the work tidy and contained to the joints we are treating, so you can carry on as normal. The job normally takes a few hours for a handful of gaps, and longer for a whole building, and we tell you how long to leave it before we go. In Gillingham, we work in everything from flats and family homes to offices and hotels. Whichever it is, tell us how to get in, where to park and where the work is.
- Before starting, we go through the specification or action list with you.
- We measure every gap and note what it’s in and what passes through.
- Unsuitable material such as ordinary foam or silicone is cut out.
- We fit backing where needed and apply the fire-rated sealant to depth.
- Every location is recorded with the product used for your files.
Getting ready for the visit
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
Getting a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that’s easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll explain what’s involved and give you a clear quote.
Related advice
Leave it or put it right?
Paying for fire stopping that has to be redone is a false economy. If the details weren’t followed, the seal may need redoing once someone inspects it. In a large rental market like Gillingham, tired sealant leads to tenant complaints about mould, damp and leaks. It’s simpler to sort between tenants than in the middle of a let.
What you pay reflects the work, not a rough estimate. That’s why we ask about the job first.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Gillingham
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
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Landlords, agents and businesses in Gillingham
We also work for property managers and facilities teams. Several sites can be quoted together, and we’re fully insured.
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance.