Brighton and Hove · England
Kemptown Fire Rated Sealant
Intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations for homes and businesses in Kemptown and across Brighton and Hove. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a one-year guarantee.
- New service routes left unsealed after building work
- Cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant
- Standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap
How the job changes by surface
Masonry and concrete
Brick, block and concrete walls and floors are sealed with products tested in masonry. We clean out dust and debris before sealing so the seal has something sound to bond to.
Linear gaps
A linear joint may need to allow for movement as well as fire. The product and depth are chosen to suit both.
How we handle fire rated sealant in Kemptown
A fire seal relies on being installed the way it was tested: the right depth, the right backing and the right product for the substrate. That is the part we focus on. We work on door frames, plasterboard & masonry and service penetrations, and common reasons people get in touch are new service routes left unsealed after building work and open gaps behind door architraves.
Around a place like Kemptown, halls, schools and small businesses all have washrooms and kitchens used by many people. Sealant and fire-rated joints there matter as much as in any larger building.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after we’ve gone.
- Where
- Kemptown (BN2)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear price before work begins
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. Our tips:
- Ask which product was used before you paint
- Take photos of fire stopping before ceilings or boxing go back
- Include hidden areas like risers in routine checks
- Do not fill fire-stopping gaps with ordinary foam or silicone
Don’t add foam, filler or ordinary sealant over a fire seal. If it needs repair, use the same type of product. Ask us if you are not sure which product was used.
Leave a fire-stopping gap open and smoke can move through the building much more easily. Sealing it early is a simple step to take.
When it isn’t the sealant
Sealant isn’t the answer to every problem, and we will tell you before we start. It won’t solve:
- Assessing a building’s fire safety
- A wall that isn’t a fire-resisting element to begin with
- Sign-off of the building, which sits with building control or your assessor
If in doubt, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll say what we think.
Surfaces we seal
- Flats & HMOs
- Linear gaps
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Service penetrations
- Door frames
- Pipe & cable gaps
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point us to the joints and we will get on with it. The work itself takes a few hours for a handful of gaps, and longer for a whole building. A visit to Kemptown is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Outdoor jobs depend on a dry day, since sealant needs a dry surface.
- We begin by agreeing the list of gaps from your assessor’s or designer’s requirements.
- 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 for your records.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
Getting a quote
For fire rated sealant in Kemptown, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and we’ll agree the price before any work begins.
Related advice
Commercial buildings in Kemptown
For seaside hotels, guest houses and holiday lets around Kemptown, heavy use in the busy months is hard on washroom and kitchen sealant, and any building work there should leave fire-rated joints made good. There are hotels and other places to stay in and around Kemptown. For hotels, a room-by-room programme keeps most rooms in use while the work goes on.
Community buildings like St George's Church are part of the picture too: gaps around pipes and cables are worth checking after any building work there.
Kemptown is about 1 mile south-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Across the BN2 area, we cover fire rated sealant for homes and businesses. Kemptown is one of 30 places in Brighton and Hove where we work.
Postcode districts we cover here for fire rated sealant: BN2. Streets in the area include Abbey Road, Manor Road and Eastern Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out fire rated sealant in Whitehawk (1 mile north-east), Carlton Hill (1 mile north-west), Hanover (1 mile north-west), Brighton (1 mile north-west) and West Hill (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton and Hove (3 miles north-west), Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Withdean (3 miles north-west), Hangleton (4 miles north-west) and Patcham (4 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Brighton and Hove, Kemptown has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Landmarks near Kemptown
In Kemptown, that means homes and buildings near St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Queen's Park and Saint George's Inn. For rail, the closest station is Brighton station, about 1.3 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Brighton Motor Museum (within half a mile south-west) and Churchill Square (1.4 miles west). For a walk, there’s Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.
Leave it or put it right?
Squirting in whichever sealant is nearest does not make a fire seal. A fire-rated product only performs as tested when it’s installed to its tested detail, so both the product and the method matter. Homes in smaller places like Kemptown can face more weather, and failed outside joints let damp into walls. Indoors, a failed seal lets water into floors and panels as it would anywhere.
Every job is a little different, so each one gets its own quote. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all play a part.
Why us?
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- Full insurance on every job
FAQs for Kemptown
Is Kemptown within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Brighton station?
Yes. We work for landlords and agents as well as householders. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
What sealant do you use?
Each joint gets the product that suits it. Movement, water and weather all affect the choice, and we will tell you what we are using.
Can ordinary silicone be used in a fire-stopping gap?
No. It might close the gap, but it isn’t a fire-rated seal. Use a product tested for that gap and service and we can apply it for you.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No, it won’t last. It may look fine at first, but the new layer lifts away from the old one. Removing the old sealant completely is the only lasting way.
Can I do it myself?
That depends on the joint. Work at height, movement joints, fire-rated gaps and large areas are best left to a professional, while a short indoor joint may be within reach.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
Usually, yes. Sealants come in white, clear, grey and other colours, and we agree the colour with you before we start.
How much does fire rated sealant cost in Kemptown?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: how much there is, what’s there now, how we reach it and what it needs. You’ll get a clear quote before work begins.
Signs you need fire rated sealant in Kemptown
A lot of fire stopping is out of sight: in ceiling voids, service risers and behind boxing. Out of view, damage sits unnoticed until someone inspects.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap
- Fire stopping disturbed by later work
- New service routes left unsealed after building work
- Open holes round services passing through fire walls
Letting a property close to Brighton station? Then new cables or pipes through a fire-resisting wall leave a gap that needs the right sealant.
Comparing quotes
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Is VAT in the price?
For landlords and businesses
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
For anyone letting property in or around Kemptown, jobs at different addresses can be quoted together. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs, and pictures by email help.