Brighton and Hove · England
Fire-rated sealant in Hollingbury, Brighton and Hove
Our applicators work in Hollingbury on intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly.
- Damaged fire sealant left by other trades
- Holes left by a change of layout
- Gaps where walls meet ceilings or slabs
Fire rated sealant in Hollingbury, done properly
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. Typical jobs include seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers and gaps filled with a product that isn’t fire-rated, on pipe & cable gaps, linear gaps and service penetrations.
For a pub, café, guest house or shop in or near Hollingbury, the washrooms and kitchen need the same attention as a big site, and fire-rated sealant around service openings should be restored after new pipes or cables go through.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
- Where
- Hollingbury (BN1)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Hollingbury
Do you take on hotel work around Hollingbury?
Yes. Hotel and guest-house work is part of what we do. Work can be planned room by room, and out-of-hours working can be arranged.
Will you come out to Hollingbury?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our work covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No, it will not last. It can look neat for a few weeks, but the new layer lifts away from the old one. Removing the old sealant completely is the only lasting way.
What does fire rated sealant cost?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Call for a quick quote and we will talk you through it.
What do you need from me for a quote?
A short description and the location, plus pictures if you have them. If we need more, we’ll ask.
Are you insured?
Yes, we’re fully insured.
Can tenants book the work?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little: the area around the joints is protected first, and we tidy up before we go.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Landlords and agents in Hollingbury can book us as well as householders. Resealing between tenancies keeps a property looking cared for.
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.
When it is not the sealant
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Walls or floors that weren’t built to resist fire
- Sign-off of the building, which sits with building control or your assessor
- Big openings where sealant alone isn’t the tested solution
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we seal
- Linear gaps
- Door frames
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Flats & HMOs
- Service penetrations
Places near Hollingbury
Other services in Hollingbury
Can I do it myself?
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, then guaranteed for a year.
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We remove it and do the joint properly, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
What the job involves on each surface
Door frames
Behind most architraves is a gap between frame and wall. We seal any open gap to the product’s tested details.
Plasterboard walls
Many fire-resisting walls in flats, offices and conversions are plasterboard. We use a product tested in that kind of wall.
When to call us in Hollingbury
Door frames are a common weak spot. The architrave hides the gap between frame and wall, so it can be left open when a door is replaced.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers
- Holes left by a change of layout
- Gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls
- Gaps filled with a product that isn’t fire-rated
Rented homes near Moulsecoomb station change hands often, and any gap left by new services in shared walls should be closed with a fire-rated product.
What to look for in a quote
- What guarantee comes with the work
- What the cure time is
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
What fire rated sealant looks like in Hollingbury
If you run a hotel, guest house or holiday let in a coastal place like Hollingbury, busy months put washrooms and kitchens under pressure, so it’s worth checking the sealant before the busiest weeks. 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Carden Nursery and Primary School, service openings in fire-resisting walls need checking after any refurbishment.
Hollingbury is about 2 miles north of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Jobs in Hollingbury get the same care as everywhere else we work: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Our area takes in 30 places across Brighton and Hove.
Postcode districts we cover here for fire rated sealant: BN1. You will find streets such as Keymer Road, Warmdene Road and Carden Avenue, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Hollingbury, we cover Patcham (1 mile west), Withdean (1 mile south-west), Hollingdean (1 mile south), Preston (1 mile south-west) and Westdene (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Brighton and Hove (3 miles south-west), Hove (3 miles south-west), Brunswick (3 miles south), Kemptown (3 miles south), Whitehawk (3 miles south-east) and Aldrington (3 miles south-west).
What’s near Hollingbury
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to University of Sussex Library, Patcham High School and Wild Park, among other places. Also close by are The Dharma Primary School (0.5 miles north-west) and County Oak pub (under half a mile north-east). For rail, the closest station is Moulsecoomb station, roughly 1.1 miles south-east. A little further out are Brighton General Hospital (2.1 miles south) and Churchill Square (2.6 miles south). Open spaces near Hollingbury include Ladies Mile and Ditchling Beacon.
How to look after the new joints
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. A few tips:
- Don’t fill fire-stopping gaps with ordinary foam or silicone
- Flag any open gap you spot round a pipe or cable
- Check risers, ceiling voids and cupboards during building checks
- Don’t paint over fire sealant until it has cured
Look at the sealed gaps as part of your routine walk-rounds. Look for cracks, gaps or sealant that has been cut or pulled out and get them seen to.
Leave a fire-stopping gap open and smoke can move through the building much more easily. Closing it is usually a straightforward job.
What happens on the day
All our tools and materials come with us in the van, so there’s nothing for you to buy. After a quick look at the joints together, the area is protected and the work begins. It normally takes a few hours for a handful of gaps, and longer for a whole building. Parking around Hollingbury is generally easier than in a town centre, but mention any lanes, gates or long drives. If the job is outside, tell us about side access and how high the joints are.
- We begin by agreeing the list of gaps from your assessor’s or designer’s requirements.
- Each gap is measured and its substrate and service noted.
- Unsuitable material such as ordinary foam or silicone is cut out 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
Getting a quote
For a quote, call 0345 464 0079 or email us with the location and a short description of the problem. You’ll have a clear quote before work begins.