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Hickstead Fire Rated Sealant
Fire rated sealant in Hickstead from a team with over 20 years’ experience. 180+ five-star Google reviews and a 4.9 rating.
- Open joints along the top of partitions
- Gaps filled with a product that is not fire-rated
- Seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers
Fire rated sealant for homes and businesses in Hickstead
Door frame gaps, linear joints and holes around services all have their own details. We check the size and the substrate before choosing the product, then apply it to the depth its tested detail calls for. If you are dealing with ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed and seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers, we can put it right, on flats & HMOs, linear gaps and service penetrations alike.
If you have holiday lets, a converted barn used for business or a community building near Hickstead, the washrooms, kitchens and any fire-rated joints need the same care as a big site.
Our work is backed for twelve months.
- Location
- Hickstead (RH17, BN6)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Quotes for fire rated sealant in Hickstead
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. What we look at:
- Access and height
- Which sealant suits the joint
- The number and length of the joints
- The old material and how stubborn it is
Leaving a failed joint normally makes the job bigger, not smaller, because water and mould keep working on it. If you are unsure, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email for an honest opinion and a quote.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it’s useful to know:
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- The problem you’ve noticed
We quote each job on its own, so the first step is telling us about yours. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the details, and photos are welcome.
The process
A visit follows a simple pattern: we look at the joints together, protect the area around them, carry out the job and tidy away. Most jobs take a few hours for a handful of gaps, and longer for a whole building. Somewhere like Hickstead needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- We plan the order of work and access, floor by floor or flat by flat.
- We take out any damaged or unsuitable sealant.
- Gaps are cleaned of dust and loose material.
- We apply and tool the sealant to the product’s tested detail.
- Locations and products are written up and any gaps unsuitable for sealant are flagged.
Preparing for the visit
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
Ask for a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we’ll talk you through what we’d do. Whenever you are ready, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Advice
FAQs for Hickstead
Do you cover Hickstead for fire rated sealant?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Hickstead is part of that. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and let us know what needs doing.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Burgess Hill station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with the details for a clear quote.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We hold ARBOMaster approved applicator status and we are fully insured too.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes, every time. New silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so the joint is cleaned back first.
Is it messy?
Tidy work is part of the job. We protect what’s around the joints, and the area is left clean when we finish.
Where do you work from?
Our base is Crawley. We work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Can I do it myself?
For a simple, easy-to-reach joint, a careful DIYer can do a reasonable job. The usual mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using too much.
Can you match the sealant colour?
Yes. Sealants come in white, clear, grey and other colours, and we agree the colour with you before any work starts.
Aftercare tips
Good habits help new joints last longer. Our tips:
- Don’t paint over fire sealant until it has cured
- Photograph sealed gaps before they’re covered up
- Include fire stopping when you schedule refits
- Never patch a fire seal with standard sealant
Follow the cure time we give you before decorating over the sealant. Some fire-rated sealants can be painted and some cannot and we’ll tell you which one you have.
A flagged gap shouldn’t wait for the next assessment. Get it sealed and recorded so you can show it was dealt with.
Can I do it myself?
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We remove it and do the joint properly.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
What fire rated sealant looks like in Hickstead
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, 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.
Letting a property close to Burgess Hill station? Then new cables or pipes through a fire-resisting wall leave a gap that needs the right sealant. If you look after a church, hall or community building such as The Parish Church of St Peter, gaps around pipes and cables are worth checking after any building work there.
Hickstead is about 3 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. If you need fire rated sealant in Hickstead, please call 0345 464 0079 or email us for a quick quote. We’re based in Crawley and cover West Sussex. We cover 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Crawley, about 10 miles away.
Every address in RH17 and BN6 is within our area for fire rated sealant. If you’re just outside Hickstead, we cover Goddards Green (1 mile east), Sayers Common (1 mile south), Abbotsford (2 miles east), Ansty (2 miles north-east) and Hurstpierpoint (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (9 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (3 miles east) and East Grinstead (14 miles north-east).
Near you in Hickstead
We work in homes and buildings around St Paul's Catholic College, among other places. The closest station to Hickstead is Burgess Hill station, about 3.1 miles east. A little further out are The Dene Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
Signs you need fire rated sealant in Hickstead
Many open fire-stopping gaps are made after the building is finished. New cables, pipes and data runs go through walls and ceilings and the hole they leave doesn’t always get resealed.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed
- Gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls
- Open joints along the top of partitions
- Fire stopping disturbed by later work
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Twineham CofE Primary School, fire-stopping around service openings should be restored whenever new services go in.
Comparing quotes
- How hidden problems are handled
- When the joint can take water or movement
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
What the job involves on each surface
Door frames
A door can only do its job if the gap behind its frame is sealed too. We seal that gap with a fire-rated sealant suited to the frame and wall.
Flats and HMOs
Working in occupied flats needs some planning. We agree access to each flat and the common parts before any work starts.
Why act early in Hickstead
Fire-rated sealants are less forgiving than ordinary ones. Depth, backing and surface preparation all affect how a seal performs, and we work to the product details every time. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Hickstead, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, the access and the products needed. Call for a quick quote and we will go through it with you.
Why Hickstead customers choose us
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
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