Kent · England
Fire-rated sealant in Hernhill, Kent
Intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations in Hernhill, with a one-year guarantee on every job. Call for a quick quote.
- Joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey
- Ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed
- Door frames with gaps between frame and wall
How we handle fire rated sealant in Hernhill
Filling a fire-stopping gap with standard silicone or caulk does not make it fire-rated. We cut out the wrong material and reseal with a fire-rated product tested for that kind of gap. We work on door frames, pipe & cable gaps and linear gaps, and people most often call us about ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed and open gaps behind door architraves.
Work in a small place like Hernhill is planned ahead, journey included, so the job can fit around bookings, guests or opening times where possible.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right with it, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
- Place
- Hernhill (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before work begins
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Why it’s worth doing now in Hernhill
Items left open on a fire risk assessment tend to come back at the next review. Having them sealed and recorded now means you can show the action was taken. Older cottages and farmhouses around Hernhill can have timber floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
We do not show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote and we’ll talk you through it.
Why us?
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- Old sealant always removed completely
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Tidy, careful work
Read what affects the cost or our reviews.
FAQs for Hernhill
Do you cover smaller places like Hernhill?
Yes. Hernhill is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is Hernhill in your area for fire rated sealant?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Hernhill is part of that. Just call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a few details of the job, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. Mr Mastic is an ARBOMaster approved applicator and we’re fully insured too.
What’s the difference between intumescent and fire-rated sealant?
An intumescent sealant expands when it gets hot. Intumescent sealants are one kind of fire-rated sealant; which product suits depends on the gap, the substrate and the service.
Do you provide details of the products used?
Yes. We record the locations we’ve sealed and the products used to keep with your fire safety documents.
Can you tell me how many minutes the seal will last?
We don’t issue ratings or certificates ourselves. The performance comes from the product’s tested details and the specification from your assessor or designer.
Is standard sealant good enough for a fire gap?
No. Standard sealants are not made or tested to stop fire. If it’s been used, we remove it and use the right product.
Do you seal gaps around fire door frames?
Yes. The joint between frame and wall is sealed with a fire-rated sealant. The door leaf and its hardware need a door specialist.
When something else is needed
New sealant can’t fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It will not solve:
- Certifying a building or signing off its fire safety
- Big openings where sealant alone isn’t the tested solution
- Fire risk assessments, which need a qualified assessor
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we seal
- Flats & HMOs
- Door frames
- Service penetrations
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Linear gaps
- Plasterboard & masonry
How we quote for fire rated sealant
Every job gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- Which sealant suits the joint
- The number and length of the joints
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
What you pay reflects the work, not a rough estimate. That is why we ask a few questions first and send you a clear quote before work begins.
Helping us quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- The type of property
- The address or postcode of the job
- How we’d reach the joints
- Roughly how big the job is
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that is easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll explain what’s involved and give you a clear price.
Landlord and commercial work in Hernhill
We work for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies keeps a property looking cared for before the next move-in.
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements.
Fire rated sealant around Hernhill
If you run a hotel, guest house or holiday let in a coastal place like Hernhill, 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.
Schools such as Hernhill Church of England Primary School are buildings too, and fire-stopping around service openings should be restored whenever new services go in. If you let a flat or house near Selling station, fire-rated sealant around pipes and cables through walls and floors needs making good whenever new services go through. Community buildings like Church of St Michael are part of the picture too: service openings in its walls need the right fire-rated sealant, as in any building.
Hernhill is about 3 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Hernhill can book us for fire rated sealant, old or new, large or small. The work is guaranteed for a year. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, Hernhill among them. For nearby work, see our Chelmsford page, about 36 miles away.
Work in ME13 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you’re just outside Hernhill, we cover Slutshole (1 mile south-west), Staplestreet (1 mile south-west), Dargate (1 mile north-east), Culmers (1 mile north-west) and Goodnestone (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (4 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles west) and Herne Bay (8 miles north-east).
What’s near Hernhill
Around Hernhill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Red Lion pub and Mount Ephraim Gardens and the streets around them. The closest station to Hernhill is Selling station, roughly 2.3 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Chilham Castle (4.5 miles south) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Hernhill includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Places near Hernhill
What else we do in Hernhill
Looking after it afterwards
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Include fire stopping when you schedule refits
- Do not paint over fire sealant until it has cured
- Keep general-purpose foam and caulk away from fire-stopping gaps
- File the fire-stopping record where your assessor can find it
Any fire seal that’s cut or drilled needs resealing to its tested detail. New services through a sealed wall should include fire stopping in the plan.
A gap left open in a fire-resisting wall or floor lets smoke spread in ways the building wasn’t designed for. Closing it is usually a straightforward job.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. We protect the surfaces around the joints before any work begins. The work generally takes a few hours for a handful of gaps, and longer for a whole building. In a small place like Hernhill, access is generally the main thing to plan. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- We plan the order of work and access, floor by floor or flat by flat.
- We take out any damaged or unsuitable sealant.
- Dust and loose debris are cleaned from each gap.
- We apply and tool the sealant to the product’s tested detail.
- We record what was done and flag anything that needs a different system.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
Ask for a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every job is different. Instead, we give you a clear quote for your job. To arrange one, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Related advice
What the job involves on each surface
Linear gaps
Head-of-wall gaps are often hidden above suspended ceilings. We seal them along their full length leaving no stretch unsealed.
Door frames
A door can only do its job if the gap behind its frame is sealed too. We fill it with a fire-rated product suited to the materials either side.