Kent · England
Fire Rated Sealant in Ivychurch
We cover Ivychurch for intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly and a one-year guarantee.
- Gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls
- Fire seals that have cracked with movement
- Damaged fire sealant left by other trades
About our fire rated sealant in Ivychurch
A gap around a door frame, a linear joint at the head of a wall and a hole round a pipe are each sealed differently. We check the size and the substrate before choosing the product, then the sealant goes in to the depth the product’s details set. Common call-outs are for unsealed gaps where pipes and cables go through a wall and seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers, across door frames, linear gaps and plasterboard & masonry.
Work in a small place like Ivychurch is planned ahead, journey included, so the job can fit around bookings, guests or opening times where possible.
Our work is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.
- Where
- Ivychurch (TN29)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we quote for fire rated sealant
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- The type of sealant required
- Any mould that needs treating
- Any working-time requirements on site
- The number and length of the joints
Instead of a standard rate, we price the job in front of us: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. The price is agreed before we begin.
What we need to know
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Please mention:
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- The type of property
Getting a quote is simple: let us know what needs doing and where and its rough size. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we will come back to you with a quote.
What the job involves on each surface
Plasterboard walls
Service holes in plasterboard are often rough and oversized. Gaps that are too big for sealant alone need a different detail and we will flag it.
Masonry and concrete
Preparation counts on brick, block and concrete. The gap is cleaned and backed where required before the sealant goes in.
What we can’t put right
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- Big openings where sealant alone is not the tested solution
- Walls or floors that weren’t built to resist fire
- Assessing a building’s fire safety
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we seal
- Flats & HMOs
- Service penetrations
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Door frames
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Linear gaps
For landlords and businesses
From a single let to a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
Ivychurch: your questions answered
Do you cover Ivychurch for fire rated sealant?
Yes, Ivychurch is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Will you come out to Ivychurch?
Yes, we do. We work across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is it messy?
No. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No. New silicone will not bond to old silicone, and it traps any mould or water underneath. We remove it all first.
Do you carry out fire risk assessments?
No. Your fire risk assessor, designer or building control decides that. We apply fire-rated sealant to the requirements they set.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. More than one area can go on one quote.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
We help you choose a colour that suits. The product needed can limit the range.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
What fire rated sealant looks like in Ivychurch
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 work to the specification you are given, installing the product to its tested details.
For buildings such as Church of St George, older buildings that have had new heating or wiring often have service gaps worth checking.
Ivychurch is about 9 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. We carry out fire rated sealant for homes and businesses in Ivychurch, as part of our work across Kent. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent. For nearby work, see our Brighton page (46 miles or so).
All of TN29 is covered for fire rated sealant. Close by, we work in Brenzett (2 miles west), Snargate (2 miles west), Ruckinge (4 miles north), Hamstreet (4 miles north) and Kenardington (5 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles north), Folkestone (13 miles east), Hythe (9 miles north-east), Hawkinge (14 miles north-east), Tenterden (9 miles north-west) and Cheriton (12 miles north-east).
Around Ivychurch
In Ivychurch, that means homes and buildings near The Bell Inn. For rail, the closest station is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 3.4 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (1.2 miles west) and Romney 'castle' (1.5 miles south). Open spaces near Ivychurch include Burnthouse Pen.
What happens on the day
Good joint work is mostly preparation, and we don’t rush it. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. In total, it usually takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are. In a small place like Ivychurch, access is generally the main thing to plan. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- Access to each area is agreed so the work can run in order.
- We take out any damaged or unsuitable sealant.
- Gaps are cleaned of dust and loose material.
- The fire-rated or intumescent sealant is applied and tooled to the tested detail.
- We record what was done and flag anything that needs a different system.
Before we arrive
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Move anything stored near the joints
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
How to get a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we’ll explain how we’d tackle it. Whenever you’re ready, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Advice
Keeping the joints in good condition
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Get damaged fire seals looked at promptly
- Check risers, ceiling voids and cupboards during building checks
- Take pictures of fire stopping before ceilings or boxing go back
- Allow for resealing whenever new services are run
Follow the cure time we give you before decorating over the sealant. Not every fire-rated sealant takes paint.
Leave a fire-stopping gap open and smoke can move through the building much more easily. Closing it is normally a straightforward job.
Do you need fire rated sealant in Ivychurch?
Gaps around door frames are easily missed. The architrave hides the gap between frame and wall, so it’s easy to leave unsealed when doors are changed.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Old fire sealant that has split or come away
- Open joints along the top of partitions
- New service routes left unsealed after building work
- Door frames with gaps between frame and wall
Letting a property close to Appledore (Kent) station? Then new cables or pipes through a fire-resisting wall leave a gap that needs the right sealant.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- Are they insured?
- When the joint can take water or movement
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why