Kent · England
Fire Rated Sealant in Harvel
Fire rated sealant for Harvel, by sealant specialists with 20+ years’ experience. Rated 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews.
- Gaps where walls meet ceilings or slabs
- Gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls
- Gaps left after a refit or conversion
About our fire rated sealant in Harvel
Fire stopping only performs as intended if it’s done to the detail: correct depth, correct backing and a product suited to the surfaces. That is the part we focus on, gap by gap. We work on plasterboard & masonry, service penetrations and linear gaps, and common reasons people get in touch are standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap and joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey.
Somewhere as small as Harvel, commercial jobs tend to be pubs, holiday lets, farm buildings or halls rather than offices. Each still needs sound sealant in its washrooms and kitchens, and fire-rated joints where services pass through walls.
Big or small, you get the same 12-month guarantee in Harvel and across Kent.
- Location
- Harvel (DA13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY versus a professional finish
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We cut it out and start again, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
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The process
Most of a good job is in the preparation, so that is where we spend the time. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. In total, it normally takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are. Somewhere as small as Harvel, access is often the only tricky part. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- We start with the survey or action list, checking the size and surfaces of every gap.
- Anything that isn’t fit for the job comes out, and the gap is cleaned.
- Backing or fill is fitted where the product’s tested detail calls for it.
- We apply the fire-rated or intumescent sealant to the specified depth and tool it.
- Locations and products are noted so you have them on file.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Tell us about any water getting in
How to get a quote
If you’re in Harvel and need fire rated sealant, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us. Tell us what the problem is and where, and we will agree the price before any work begins.
Related advice
For landlords and businesses
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams. Several sites can go on one quote.
What we’re called out for in Harvel
Many open fire-stopping gaps are made after the building is finished. Electricians, plumbers and data installers drill through walls and ceilings and the hole round the new service isn’t always sealed again.
Most people get in touch when they notice one of these:
- Sealant items on a fire risk assessment action list
- New service routes left unsealed after building work
- Unsealed gaps where pipes and cables go through a wall
- Standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap
Letting a property close to Sole Street station? Then fire-rated sealant around pipes and cables through walls and floors needs making good whenever new services go through.
Comparing quotes
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- How long the guarantee is
- How hidden problems are handled
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
How we quote for fire rated sealant
Every job gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether the work is at height
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- Any working-time requirements on site
- Which sealant suits the joint
Rather than a set price list, we look at what your job involves: the amount of work, the old material and the access. You will know the price before we begin.
Asking for a quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- Whether it has been sealed before
- How we’d reach the joints
- The rough size of the job
- A few photos by email, if you can
Asking for a quote is easy: tell us what needs doing and where, and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we’ll come back to you with a quote.
Fire rated sealant in Harvel: local notes
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.
Schools such as Culverstone Green Primary School are buildings too, and gaps opened by contractors for new cabling are a common finding in schools and offices. For buildings such as Church of Our Lady of the Meadow, older buildings that have had new heating or wiring often have service gaps worth checking.
Harvel is about 6 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Harvel gets the same service as everywhere we cover: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Harvel is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 23 miles away.
We cover every part of DA13 for fire rated sealant and the streets around it. You will find streets such as St Francis Road, Hart Lane and Harvel Street, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for fire rated sealant include Priestwood Green (1 mile north), Culverstone Green (1 mile south-west), Priestwood (1 mile north), South Street (1 mile north-west) and Vigo Village (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles south-east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
What’s near Harvel
Typical jobs here are in homes near Meopham School and Trosley Country Park, among other places. The closest station to Harvel is Sole Street station, about 2.7 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Leybourne Castle (3.6 miles south-east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (1.6 miles south). For a walk, there’s Ranscombe Farm.
Surface by surface
Linear gaps
A linear joint may need to allow for movement as well as fire. The product and depth are chosen to suit both.
Service penetrations
Pipes, cables and ducts passing through fire-resisting walls and floors each leave a gap. The sealant is chosen for what passes through and how wide the gap is.
Why it’s worth doing now in Harvel
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. Around Harvel, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, how we reach it and what it needs, plus any working-time requirements on site. Ask us for a quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Why us?
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- Old sealant always removed completely
- Arbo and Everbuild products
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced or our reviews.
Harvel questions
I let a flat near Sole Street station. Can you help?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Can you do fire rated sealant in Harvel?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Harvel is part of that. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job, and we will send you a clear quote.
What information do you need?
A short description and the location, with pictures by email if possible. We will ask anything else we need to know.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No, because it fails. We remove every bit of old sealant first.
How long does fire rated sealant take?
Typically it takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are. Bigger jobs take longer, and we will tell you how long to expect.
Can you tell me how many minutes the seal will last?
Ratings and certificates are not something we issue. What’s required is set by your assessor or designer, and the product’s tested details show what it achieves.
Should I try DIY first?
It depends on the job. High-level, external movement and fire-rated joints are professional jobs.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes, always, and completely. New sealant won’t bond properly to old, so the joint is cleaned back first.