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Fire-rated sealant in Paddock Wood, Kent
Problem with your fire-stopping gaps in Paddock Wood? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant.
- Unsealed gaps around fire door frames
- Gaps left after a refit or conversion
- Seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers
About our fire rated sealant in Paddock Wood
Door frame gaps, linear joints and holes around services all have their own details. Measuring the gap and checking what it’s made of comes first, then apply it to the depth its tested detail calls for. If you have gaps flagged on a fire risk assessment and open joints along the top of partitions, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
Community buildings, schools and small businesses around places like Paddock Wood 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.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right with it in that time, tell us and we will put it right.
- Place
- Paddock Wood (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear price before we start
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Point us to the joints and we will get on with it. The work itself takes from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access. A visit to Paddock Wood is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. If the work is outside, the weather plays a part, as sealant needs a dry surface.
- First we work through your list or survey, measuring each gap and checking what it’s formed in.
- Old or unsuitable sealant is cut out and the gap cleaned.
- We put in whatever backing or fill the product detail specifies.
- Fire-rated or intumescent sealant is applied to the right depth and tooled.
- Finally, we list where we worked and what we used, for your records.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
Ask for a quote
We quote each job on its own, so the first step is telling us about yours. Simply phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and describe the job.
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What else we do in Paddock Wood
DIY versus a professional finish
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
Landlord and commercial work in Paddock Wood
Landlords and letting agents in Paddock Wood can book us as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies keeps a property looking cared for before the next move-in.
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
Do you need fire rated sealant in Paddock Wood?
In some buildings the gap was filled with the wrong thing in the first place: ordinary expanding foam, standard silicone or decorators’ caulk in a place that needed a tested fire seal. It looks sealed, but it isn’t fire-rated.
The problems people normally mention when they call are:
- Open joints along the top of partitions
- Door frames with gaps between frame and wall
- Ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed
- Fire seals that have cracked with movement
If you look after a church, hall or community building such as St Andrew's Church, gaps around pipes and cables are worth checking after any building work there.
What to look for in a quote
- What insurance they hold
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- What the cure time is
- How long the guarantee is
Questions from Paddock Wood
I let a flat near Paddock Wood station. Can you help?
Yes, we work for landlords and letting agents. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Do you cover Paddock Wood for fire rated sealant?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Paddock Wood is part of that. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a few details of the job, and we will give you a clear quote.
Do the sealants smell?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures, which fades as it sets. Opening a window helps.
How long will you be here?
Typically it takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are. Bigger jobs take longer.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We are ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are fully insured, with over 20 years’ experience in sealant work.
How much does fire rated sealant cost in Paddock Wood?
We don’t publish prices, because the cost 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 any work starts.
Can you tell me how many minutes the seal will last?
Ratings and certification sit with the product’s test evidence and whoever specified the work. We apply the specified product to the manufacturer’s details and list the locations and products for you.
Different surfaces, different methods
Flats and HMOs
In flats and HMOs, the walls and floors between homes and common areas need sealing where services pass through. We work through the gaps on your assessment.
Service penetrations
Service penetrations are where new gaps often appear. Old or unsuitable filler comes out before the right sealant goes in.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Allow for resealing whenever new services are run
- File the fire-stopping record where your assessor can find it
- Keep general-purpose foam and caulk away from fire-stopping gaps
- Include hidden areas like risers in routine checks
Do not add foam, filler or ordinary sealant over a fire seal. Repairs should use a matching fire-rated 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. Closing it is normally a straightforward job.
Why it’s worth doing now in Paddock Wood
Items left open on a fire risk assessment tend to come back at the next review. Getting them done and written up gives you evidence that the item was dealt with. In a smaller place like Paddock Wood, wherever a wall is exposed, a failed outside joint is a real source of damp. Inside, a split seal lets water into floors and panels just as it would anywhere.
We don’t show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote and we will talk you through it.
Why book with us
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- Fully insured
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
Take a look at our cost guide or customer reviews.
Fire rated sealant around Paddock Wood
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, which is often where open fire-stopping gaps are first noticed. We work to the specification you’re given, installing the product to its tested details.
If you let a flat or house near Paddock Wood station, new cables or pipes through a fire-resisting wall leave a gap that needs the right sealant. If you look after a building such as Paddock Wood Primary School, gaps opened by contractors for new cabling are a common finding in schools and offices.
Paddock Wood is about 5 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. If you need fire rated sealant in Paddock Wood, it’s easy to get a quote: please ring 0345 464 0079 or email us. We are based in Crawley and cover Kent, Paddock Wood included. Across Kent, we cover 922 places, Paddock Wood among them. We also work in Crawley, around 26 miles away.
Jobs for fire rated sealant in TN12 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road, Station Road and Forest Road and the roads around them. You will find Paddock Wood on the B2017 and B2160, so it’s easy for us to get to with everything needed for fire rated sealant. Close by, we work in Whetsted (1 mile north-west), Colt's Hill (1 mile west), Five Oak Green (2 miles west), Matfield (2 miles south-west) and Brenchley (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south-west), Tonbridge (5 miles west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (10 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Paddock Wood
Typical jobs here are in homes near Mascalls School, Foal Hurst Wood and John Brunt V.C. Pub and the streets around them. Paddock Wood has its own railway station: Paddock Wood station. Nearby you’ll also find Tunbridge Wells Hospital (4 miles south-west) and The Hop Farm Museum (1.4 miles north). Open spaces near Paddock Wood include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.