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Fire Rated Sealant in Kilnwood Vale
Intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations for Kilnwood Vale, backed by a 12-month guarantee. Call for a quick quote.
- Joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey
- Gaps left after a refit or conversion
- Damaged fire sealant left by other trades
What happens if it’s left?
Squirting in whichever sealant is nearest does not make a fire seal. Fire-rated products are tested in set gap sizes, depths and substrates, so both the product and the method matter. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Kilnwood Vale, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, because water and mould keep working on it. If you are not sure whether it needs doing, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email for an honest opinion and a quote.
Why book with us
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
Read our cost guide and our reviews.
Fire rated sealant in Kilnwood Vale, done properly
Intumescent sealant looks much like any other sealant until it gets hot; then it swells to help close the gap. Which product suits a gap depends on its width, the materials either side and what runs through it. If you are dealing with damaged fire sealant left by other trades and gaps filled with a product that isn’t fire-rated, we can help, on linear gaps, flats & HMOs and door frames alike.
Work in a small place like Kilnwood Vale is planned ahead, journey included, so the job can fit around bookings, guests or opening times where possible.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right with it in that time, tell us and we will put it right.
- Where
- Kilnwood Vale (RH12, RH11)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Different surfaces, different methods
Linear gaps
Some linear gaps have to cope with movement as well as fire. The product and depth are chosen to suit both.
Service penetrations
Wherever a service goes through a fire-resisting wall or floor, there’s a gap around it. The sealant is chosen for what passes through and how wide the gap is.
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Quotes for fire rated sealant in Kilnwood Vale
You’ll get a clear quote before work begins. It takes into account:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- How many areas need sealing
- When we can work, for business premises
- The number and length of the joints
What it costs depends on the amount of work, how hard the old material is to remove and access to the work. We give a clear quote before any work starts.
Helping us quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Try to tell us:
- If someone has resealed it before
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will talk you through the work before giving you a price.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Report cracked or damaged seals as soon as you notice them
- Take pictures of fire stopping before ceilings or boxing go back
- File the fire-stopping record where your assessor can find it
- Tell trades working in the building that fire seals must be put back
Include fire stopping in your regular building checks. Watch for cracking, gaps or seals that have been disturbed and have them put right.
Small gaps around services are simple to deal with while there are only a few. Leave them and each new job adds another hole and the list grows.
Should I try it myself first?
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it does not work out, we can still put it right.
Common questions in Kilnwood Vale
Do you cover Kilnwood Vale for fire rated sealant?
Yes, Kilnwood Vale is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us what needs doing, and we will send you a clear quote.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Faygate station?
Yes, we work for landlords and agents. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Where do you work from?
We’re a Crawley-based firm, with over 20 years’ experience. Our area covers South East England, London and Scotland.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the product. Some products have a noticeable smell, others very little.
Which products do you use?
Products from Arbo and Everbuild, among others, chosen to suit the joint. We’ll tell you what we’re using and why.
Is standard sealant good enough for a fire gap?
No. It looks sealed but won’t perform as fire stopping. Use a product tested for that gap and service.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes, always, and completely. New silicone does not stick to old silicone, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
Do you seal gaps around fire door frames?
Yes. Gaps behind architraves are a common job for us. The door and its fittings are a separate job for a door specialist.
What we do, step by step
At the end, we look at the finished work together and tell you how long to leave it. The visit itself generally takes a few hours for a handful of gaps, and longer for a whole building, depending on how much there is to do. In a small place like Kilnwood Vale, access is usually the main thing to plan. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- We plan the order of work and access, floor by floor or flat by flat.
- Old, damaged or unsuitable sealant is removed.
- Gaps are cleaned of dust and loose material.
- We apply and tool the sealant to the product’s tested detail.
- Locations and products are written up and any gaps unsuitable for sealant are flagged.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Clear the area around the work
Getting a quote
We don’t publish a price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, we give you a clear quote for your job. To arrange one, call 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Related advice
What we’re called out for in Kilnwood Vale
Many open fire-stopping gaps are made after the building is finished. New cables, pipes and data runs go through walls and ceilings and the hole round the new service is not always sealed again.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Gaps filled with a product that is not fire-rated
- Gaps flagged on a fire risk assessment
- Fire seals that have cracked with movement
- Gaps left after a refit or conversion
Letting a property close to Faygate station? Then any gap left by new services in shared walls should be closed with a fire-rated product.
What your quote should include
- When the joint can take water or movement
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- How the colour is chosen
- The length of the guarantee
Commercial buildings in Kilnwood Vale
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.
Schools such as The Bewbush Academy are buildings too, and gaps opened by contractors for new cabling are a common finding in schools and offices. For buildings such as St Francis' Church, older buildings that have had new heating or wiring often have service gaps worth checking.
Kilnwood Vale is about 1 mile south-west of Bewbush, in West Sussex. Every kind of property in Kilnwood Vale is covered for fire rated sealant, old or new, large or small. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. We cover 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the RH12 and RH11 postcode area for fire rated sealant. Fire rated sealant is available to properties on Turnpike Lane, Crusades Road and Rookfield Road. Being close to the A264, Kilnwood Vale is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out fire rated sealant in Faygate (1 mile west), Colgate (1 mile south), Broadfield (2 miles east), Roffey (3 miles south-west) and Handcross (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (3 miles east), Horsham (4 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles south-east), East Grinstead (10 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles south-west).
Around Kilnwood Vale
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Target Hill Park, Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School and Cottesmore School, among other places. Kilnwood Vale’s nearest station is Faygate station, roughly 0.9 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find County Mall (2.7 miles north-east) and Crawley Museum (2.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Kilnwood Vale includes Warnham LNR and Tilgate Lake.