East Sussex · England
Fire Rated Sealant in Iford
Fire rated sealant across Iford and nearby, with old sealant always removed completely and a 12-month guarantee.
- Damaged fire sealant left by other trades
- Standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap
- Gaps left after a refit or conversion
Fire rated sealant in Iford
Fire-rated sealant closes the gaps around pipes, cables and frames where they pass through a fire-resisting wall or floor. Each gap is sealed to the product maker’s tested detail for its size and substrate. Common call-outs are for holes left by a change of layout and cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant, across door frames, plasterboard & masonry and service penetrations.
For a small place like Iford, the journey and timings are agreed in advance, so it can be fitted around guests, clients or events where possible.
Every job is covered by our one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Iford (BN7)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we can’t put right
It helps to know what we can’t do:
- Large holes that need a different fire-stopping system
- Deciding what fire stopping a building needs
- Sign-off of the building, which sits with building control or your assessor
Not sure which it is? You can phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Linear gaps
- Door frames
- Flats & HMOs
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Service penetrations
- Plasterboard & masonry
The process
All our tools and materials come with us in the van, so there’s nothing for you to buy. Once we’ve agreed what’s being done, the area is protected and the work begins. Most jobs take a few hours for a handful of gaps, and longer for a whole building. Somewhere like Iford needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- 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.
- We put in whatever backing or fill the product detail specifies.
- Fire-rated or intumescent sealant is applied to the right depth and tooled.
- We record the locations and products used for your records.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the area around the work
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
How to get a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand, and we’ll take it from there.
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Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
Workplaces and buildings in Iford
Workplaces and the common parts of blocks of flats in England need a fire risk assessment under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which is often where open fire-stopping gaps are first noticed. We work to the specification you are given, installing the product to its tested details.
If you look after a church, hall or community building such as St Pancras Church (Kingston near Lewes), older buildings that have had new heating or wiring often have service gaps worth checking. If you let a flat or house near Lewes station, new cables or pipes through a fire-resisting wall leave a gap that needs the right sealant.
Iford is about 2 miles south of Lewes, in East Sussex. We carry out fire rated sealant for homes and businesses in Iford, as part of our work across East Sussex. 289 places in East Sussex are on our list.
Work in BN7 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Iford include Kingston near Lewes (1 mile north-west), Northease (1 mile south-east), Rodmell (1 mile south-east), Southover (2 miles north-east) and Lewes (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles east), Seaford (7 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles east), Uckfield (10 miles north-east), Newhaven (5 miles south-east) and Peacehaven (4 miles south).
Near you in Iford
Around Iford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Juggs Arms Public House, Priory School and Railway Land. The closest station to Iford is Lewes station, about 1.7 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Lewes Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Brighton And Hove Albion Football Club Museum (3.3 miles west). The countryside around Iford includes Offham Hill and Southerham Farm.
Also in Iford
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, such as a straightforward joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone will not bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
Your questions about fire rated sealant in Iford
Do you cover Iford for fire rated sealant?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Iford is part of that. Just call 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job.
Do you work for landlords with property near Lewes station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before we start.
Do you carry out fire risk assessments?
No. We follow the requirements from your assessor, designer or building control.
Do you provide details of the products used?
Yes. You get a list of where we worked and what we used.
Is intumescent sealant the same as fire-rated sealant?
Fire-rated sealant covers any sealant tested for use in fire stopping. Intumescent types expand when heated, and they’re one of the options. We use whichever the specification and tested details call for.
Is there any odour?
That depends on the sealant. Some products have a noticeable smell, others very little.
Can you match the sealant colour?
We’ll suggest a colour to suit the surroundings. The choice depends on the product the joint needs.
Do you do fire sealant around door frames?
Yes. The joint between frame and wall is sealed with a fire-rated sealant following the tested details. The door leaf and its hardware need a door specialist.
Quotes for fire rated sealant in Iford
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. The quote depends on:
- Any working-time requirements on site
- The product the joint needs
- The number of rooms or windows
- Any mould that needs treating
We don’t show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote and we will talk you through it.
What to tell us for a quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- The rough size of the job
- The address or postcode of the job
- Whether it has been sealed before
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job. When it suits you, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Why deal with it now?
Fire-rated sealants need more care than everyday sealant. Depth, backing and surface preparation all affect how a seal performs, so we follow the maker’s details on every gap. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Iford, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, how we reach it and what it needs, along with when we can work on site. Ask us for a quote and we will explain what it covers.
Why Iford clients choose us
- Old sealant always removed completely
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- Every job guaranteed for a year
See what affects the cost and our reviews.
Common problems we fix in Iford
Gaps also open up as buildings move: a seal that cracks or pulls away leaves a path for smoke. Damage from cleaning, knocks and maintenance adds to it.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Gaps where walls meet ceilings or slabs
- Open gaps behind door architraves
- Open holes round services passing through fire walls
- Cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School, service openings in fire-resisting walls need checking after any refurbishment.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- Is VAT in the price?
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are