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Fire-rated sealant in Paddlesworth, Kent
Fire-stopping gaps in Paddlesworth need attention? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed
- Open gaps behind door architraves
- Joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey
Fire rated sealant in Paddlesworth
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. Measuring the gap and checking what it’s made of comes first, then apply it to the depth its tested detail calls for. We work on pipe & cable gaps, door frames and service penetrations, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps filled with a product that isn’t fire-rated and damaged fire sealant left by other trades.
Somewhere as small as Paddlesworth, 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.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please call 0345 464 0079 or email us.
- Place
- Paddlesworth (ME6)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear price before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Surface by surface
Masonry and concrete
Holes through concrete and block are rarely neat. We check the gap size around the service against the product’s tested range.
Plasterboard walls
Holes in plasterboard are often cut roughly for services. Where a hole is bigger than the sealant’s tested range, it needs another approach, and we’ll tell you.
Aftercare tips
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. Our tips:
- Ask every contractor to reseal any fire stopping they disturb
- File the fire-stopping record where your assessor can find it
- Include hidden areas like risers in routine checks
- Photograph sealed gaps before they’re covered up
Tell other trades that the gaps have been sealed, and ask them to reseal anything they cut through. A lot of damaged fire stopping comes from later work.
If a fire risk assessment has flagged a gap, do not leave it for the next one. Have it sealed, then keep the record.
DIY versus a professional finish
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, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
What fire rated sealant looks like in Paddlesworth
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’re given, installing the product to its tested details.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Snodland CofE Primary School, service openings in fire-resisting walls need checking after any refurbishment. If you let a flat or house near Snodland station, new cables or pipes through a fire-resisting wall leave a gap that needs the right sealant.
Paddlesworth is about 4 miles north of Kings Hill, in Kent. Every kind of property in Paddlesworth can book us for fire rated sealant, old or new, large or small. Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee. Paddlesworth is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work for fire rated sealant. For nearby work, see our London page.
Work in ME6 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you’re just outside Paddlesworth, we cover Snodland (1 mile east), Birling (1 mile south), Upper Halling (1 mile north), Holborough (1 mile east) and Lunsford (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west) and Gravesend (7 miles north).
Landmarks near Paddlesworth
Around Paddlesworth, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Holmesdale School and Leybourne Lakes Country Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Snodland station, about 1.4 miles east. A little further out are Maidstone Hospital (5 miles south-east) and Leybourne Castle (2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
Common questions in Paddlesworth
Will you come out to Paddlesworth?
Yes. Paddlesworth is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Snodland station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Is intumescent sealant the same as fire-rated sealant?
Fire-rated is the broad term for sealants tested for fire stopping. Intumescent ones swell in heat, and they’re one option among several. We use whichever the specification and tested details call for.
What do you put in the joint?
Products from Arbo and Everbuild, among others, picked for each joint. We’ll tell you what we are using and why.
Where are you based?
Our base is in Crawley, and we work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Can you tell me which gaps need fire stopping?
No. We follow the requirements from your assessor, designer or building control and install to the manufacturer’s details.
Do you seal gaps around fire door frames?
Yes, if the gap is within the product’s tested range. Our work is the gap around the frame.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No, it won’t last. It may look fine at first, but the new bead soon lifts. Removing the old sealant completely is the only lasting way.
Quotes for fire rated sealant in Paddlesworth
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- Any working-time requirements on site
- Any mould that needs treating
- Which sealant suits the joint
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
What it costs depends on how much there is to do, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. We give a clear quote before we start.
What to tell us for a quote
To help us quote quickly, please include:
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- If someone has resealed it before
- The rough size of the job
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we will explain how we’d tackle it. Whenever you’re ready, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Do you need fire rated sealant in Paddlesworth?
Much fire stopping is hidden: in ceiling voids, service risers and behind boxing. Out of view, damage sits unnoticed until someone inspects.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers
- Door frames with gaps between frame and wall
- Gaps flagged on a fire risk assessment
- Open joints along the top of partitions
For buildings such as St Benedict's Church, gaps around pipes and cables are worth checking after any building work there.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether you can choose the colour
- Whether VAT is included
- What the cure time is
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
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What we do, step by step
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 how much there is to do. Somewhere like Paddlesworth needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- 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 and the gap cleaned.
- We fit backing where needed and apply the fire-rated sealant to depth.
- We hand over a list of locations and products for your files.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
Getting a quote
Want a quote for fire rated sealant? Please call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us about the job. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
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Why it’s worth doing now in Paddlesworth
A quick fill with any sealant to hand isn’t fire stopping. Fire-rated products are tested in set gap sizes, depths and substrates, which is why we match the product and the method to each gap. In a small place like Paddlesworth, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Leaving a failed joint generally makes the job bigger, not smaller. If you’re unsure, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email for an honest opinion and a quote.
Why Paddlesworth customers choose us
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over