Kent · England
Fire Rated Sealant in Ightham
Fire rated sealant for Ightham, by sealant specialists with 20+ years’ experience. 180+ five-star Google reviews and a 4.9 rating.
- Gaps where walls meet ceilings or slabs
- Fire seals that have cracked with movement
- Ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed
What affects the quote in Ightham
Every job gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- The amount of work
- The number of rooms or windows
- Any working-time requirements on site
The cost depends on how much there is to do, how much old material has to come out and how easy the joints are to reach. We give a clear quote before work begins, so you know where you stand.
Asking for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- The address or postcode of the job
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and add photos by email if you can.
Fire rated sealant in Ightham
Where services or frames pass through a fire-resisting wall or floor, the gap around them needs a fire-rated seal. We apply intumescent and fire-rated sealants to the manufacturer’s tested details for each gap, with a record of the products and locations if you need one. If you have damaged fire sealant left by other trades and unsealed gaps where pipes and cables go through a wall, we can put it right.
Somewhere as small as Ightham, commercial jobs tend to be pubs, holiday lets, farm buildings or halls rather than offices. They all have washrooms, kitchens and service openings that need the right sealant.
Every job is covered by a 12-month guarantee.
- Place
- Ightham (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Should I try it myself first?
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
How the job changes by surface
Plasterboard walls
We check that the board around the gap is sound. Loose material is removed so the sealant has a firm edge.
Service penetrations
New gaps tend to show up where services have been added. Old or unsuitable filler comes out before the right sealant goes in with backing where the detail needs it.
Common questions in Ightham
Do you cover smaller places like Ightham?
Yes. Ightham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can you do fire rated sealant in Ightham?
Yes, Ightham is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes, always, and completely. New sealant won’t bond properly to old, so the joint is cleaned back first.
Can you match the sealant colour?
We help you choose a colour that suits, from white and clear to greys and other shades. The choice depends on the product the joint needs.
Do the sealants smell?
Sometimes, a little. Any smell clears as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
What sealant do you use?
It depends on the joint: anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas, and other sealants where joints move or face the weather. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often happy for the work to be arranged.
What’s the difference between intumescent and fire-rated sealant?
An intumescent material expands when it’s heated. Many fire-rated sealants work this way, but not all and which one is used depends on the job.
When something else is needed
In fairness, there are a few things sealant won’t fix:
- Issuing a fire rating or certificate for a building
- Problems with the door itself rather than the gap around the frame
- Deciding what fire stopping a building needs
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you honestly.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Service penetrations
- Door frames
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Linear gaps
- Flats & HMOs
Commercial buildings in Ightham
Workplaces and the common parts of blocks of flats in England need a fire risk assessment under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, 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.
Rented homes near Borough Green & Wrotham station change hands often, and fire-rated sealant around pipes and cables through walls and floors needs making good whenever new services go through. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Ightham Primary School, service openings in fire-resisting walls need checking after any refurbishment. Community buildings like Church of St Peter are part of the picture too: service openings in its walls need the right fire-rated sealant, as in any building.
Ightham is about 4 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Our applicators cover fire rated sealant for homes and businesses in Ightham and nearby. We cover 922 towns and villages across Kent. London is on our list too, around 22 miles away.
All of TN15 is covered for fire rated sealant, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need fire rated sealant at a property on The Street, Redwell Lane and Old Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Ightham, we cover Oldbury (1 mile north), Ivy Hatch (1 mile south-west), Sheet Hill (1 mile south-east), Styants Bottom (1 mile north-west) and Yopps Green (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
Local landmarks in Ightham
In Ightham, that means homes and buildings near Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve, Wrotham School and The Old House, among other places. The closest station to Ightham is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ightham Court (1.1 miles north) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.3 miles east).
What happens on the day
Before we leave, we go over the finished joints with you. The visit itself usually takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are, depending on the amount of work. Somewhere as small as Ightham, access is often the only tricky part. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- Before starting, we go through the specification or action list with you.
- We measure every gap and note what it’s in and what passes through.
- Unsuitable material such as ordinary foam or silicone is cut out.
- The specified fire-rated sealant goes in over any backing its detail requires.
- We hand over a list of locations and products.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
Ask for a quote
Want a quote for fire rated sealant? Please call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a few details. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
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Aftercare tips
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Get damaged fire seals looked at promptly
- Keep general-purpose foam and caulk away from fire-stopping gaps
- Tell trades working in the building that fire seals must be put back
- Plan fire stopping into any work that goes through walls or floors
Don’t add foam, filler or ordinary sealant over a fire seal. If it needs repair, use the same type of product. We can tell you which product we used.
Open gaps don’t only matter in a fire: noise, draughts and even pests can come through too. Sealing them early helps on every front.