Brighton and Hove · England
Fire Rated Sealant in Moulsecoomb
We cover Moulsecoomb for intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly.
- Gaps where walls meet ceilings or slabs
- Door frames with gaps between frame and wall
- Unsealed gaps where pipes and cables go through a wall
Looking after it afterwards
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Don’t paint over fire sealant until it has cured
- Report cracked or damaged seals as soon as you notice them
- Include fire stopping when you schedule refits
- Never patch a fire seal with standard sealant
Avoid covering a sealed gap with anything that is not part of the tested detail. Repairs should use a matching fire-rated product. We can tell you which product we used.
A flagged gap shouldn’t wait for the next assessment. Get it sealed and recorded so the item can be closed.
Fire rated sealant for homes and businesses in Moulsecoomb
Deciding which gaps need fire stopping isn’t our role; that comes from your fire risk assessor, designer or building control. Our part is applying the specified sealant carefully, to the right depth and with the right backing. We work on plasterboard & masonry, pipe & cable gaps and door frames, and people most often call us about standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap and open joints along the top of partitions.
Community buildings, schools and small businesses around places like Moulsecoomb have washrooms and kitchens that see a lot of use. Their sealant and fire-rated joints are as important as those in any bigger building.
You are covered for a year from the day we finish. If anything isn’t right with it, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
- Location
- Moulsecoomb (BN2, BN1)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is.
What happens on the day
A visit follows a simple pattern: we look at the joints together, protect the area around them, carry out the job and clear up. It usually takes a few hours for a handful of gaps, and longer for a whole building. For a job in Moulsecoomb, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. If the work is outside, the weather plays a part, as sealant needs a dry surface.
- We plan the order of work and access, floor by floor or flat by flat.
- Old, damaged or unsuitable sealant is removed.
- Dust and loose debris are cleaned from each gap.
- We apply and tool the sealant to the product’s tested detail.
- We record what was done and flag anything that needs a different system.
Preparing for the visit
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
Get a quote
Every job is quoted individually, so the first step is telling us about yours. Simply phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and describe the job, and photos are welcome.
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Questions from Moulsecoomb
Do you work for landlords with property near Moulsecoomb station?
Yes, we work for letting agents and landlords. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear price.
Do you cover Moulsecoomb for fire rated sealant?
Yes, Moulsecoomb is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us what needs doing.
What fire rating will the seal have?
That is not something we state or certify. The requirement comes from your assessor, designer or building control, and we fit a product whose tested details meet it, recording the locations and products.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We are ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
How much does fire rated sealant cost in Moulsecoomb?
We don’t publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: its size, the old material, access and the product needed. We agree the price before any work begins.
Do you carry out fire risk assessments?
No, we do not assess buildings. Once you have a specification or action list from your assessor or designer, we will quote for the sealant work on it.
What does intumescent mean?
Intumescent means it swells when heated, helping close the gap. Intumescent sealants are one kind of fire-rated sealant; the right one depends on the gap and what passes through it.
Are you insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
Signs you need fire rated sealant in Moulsecoomb
In some buildings the gap was filled with the wrong thing in the first place: general-purpose foam, everyday silicone or caulk where a fire-rated seal was needed. It looks sealed, but it is not fire-rated.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Sealant items on a fire risk assessment action list
- Linear gaps at the head of walls
- Gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls
- Door frames with gaps between frame and wall
Managing a site like Moulsecoomb Primary School? Then service openings in fire-resisting walls need checking after any refurbishment.
Before booking anyone
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- What happens if the job turns out different
Commercial buildings in Moulsecoomb
If you run a hotel, guest house or holiday let in a coastal place like Moulsecoomb, 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. 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 work to the specification you’re given, installing the product to its tested details.
If you look after a church, hall or community building such as St. Andrew's, service openings in its walls need the right fire-rated sealant, as in any building. Rented homes near Moulsecoomb station change hands often, and new cables or pipes through a fire-resisting wall leave a gap that needs the right sealant.
Moulsecoomb is about 1 mile north-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. If you need fire rated sealant in Moulsecoomb, please phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email for a quick quote. We’re based in Crawley and cover Brighton and Hove. Moulsecoomb is one of 30 places in Brighton and Hove we cover.
We cover every part of the BN2 and BN1 postcode area for fire rated sealant. Fire rated sealant is available to properties on Natal Road, Lewes Road and The Avenue. We also cover Bevendean (1 mile south-east), Hollingdean (1 mile west), Hollingbury (1 mile north-west), Brighton (1 mile south-west) and Hanover (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton and Hove (4 miles west), Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (4 miles west), Hangleton (4 miles west), Saltdean (4 miles south-east) and West Blatchington (3 miles west).
What’s near Moulsecoomb
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Bevy pub, University of Sussex Library and Brighton Aldridge Community Academy. There’s a railway station in Moulsecoomb itself: Moulsecoomb station. A little further out are Churchill Square (2.3 miles south-west) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles north). For a walk, there’s Bevendean Down and Newmarket Hill.
How the job changes by surface
Service penetrations
Different services need different details: metal pipes, cables and plastic pipes are not treated the same. We follow the manufacturer’s tested detail for each, and tell you if sealant alone is not the right fix.
Linear gaps
A linear joint may need to allow for movement as well as fire. The product and depth are chosen to suit both, following the tested detail.
How we quote for fire rated sealant
The price is agreed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- Whether the work is at height
- The number of rooms or windows
- How much there is to do
Leaving a failed joint normally makes the job bigger, not smaller, because water and mould keep working on it. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll give you an honest view and a quote.
Helping us quote
You do not need to know the technical terms. Just tell us:
- Whether it has been sealed before
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Hotels need rooms back in use, so we plan the work room by room around your bookings where we can. We have worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
If you manage several properties in or around Moulsecoomb, several properties can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and photos by email help.