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Fire-rated sealant in Petworth, West Sussex
Intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations for homes and businesses in Petworth and across West Sussex. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a one-year guarantee.
- Sealant items on a fire risk assessment action list
- Holes left by a change of layout
- Unsealed gaps where pipes and cables go through a wall
Fire rated sealant for homes and businesses in Petworth
Ordinary silicone or decorators’ caulk in a fire-stopping gap isn’t a fire-rated seal. Anything unsuitable comes out first and reseal with a fire-rated product tested for that kind of gap. We work on pipe & cable gaps, plasterboard & masonry and door frames, and the jobs we see most are open gaps behind door architraves and fire seals that have cracked with movement.
Somewhere as small as Petworth, 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.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Petworth (GU28)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
We work for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies keeps a property looking cared for.
If you manage several properties in or around Petworth, jobs at different addresses can go on one quote. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs.
Petworth: your questions answered
Can you do fire rated sealant in Petworth?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Petworth is part of that. You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us and let us know what needs doing.
Do you work for landlords with property near Pulborough station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We’re an ARBOMaster approved applicator, the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants.
Do you work in flats, HMOs and commercial buildings?
Yes. Flats, HMOs, offices, schools and other occupied buildings are all part of our work. The order of work and access are planned with you.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes. There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, wherever you are.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the product. Some smell for a while, some hardly at all, and any smell fades as they cure.
How long does the job take?
It depends on the size of the job, but most jobs take from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access. We will give you a better idea when we quote.
Will we have a record of what was sealed?
Yes. You get a list of where we worked and what we used to keep with your fire safety documents.
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What we cannot put right
New sealant cannot fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. Sealant won’t put right:
- Large holes that need a different fire-stopping system
- Sign-off of the building, which sits with building control or your assessor
- A wall that isn’t a fire-resisting element to begin with
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly.
What we seal
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Door frames
- Linear gaps
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Flats & HMOs
- Service penetrations
What affects the quote in Petworth
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- The product the joint needs
- How easy the joints are to reach
- Any working-time requirements on site
- The size of the job
There are no prices on our website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote and we’ll talk you through it.
Asking for a quote
You do not need to know the technical terms. Just tell us:
- If someone has resealed it before
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
Every job is quoted individually, so start by telling us what you need. Simply ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and describe the job, and photos are welcome.
Fire rated sealant around Petworth
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.
For landlords with property near Pulborough station, any gap left by new services in shared walls should be closed with a fire-rated product. If you look after a building such as Petworth Cof E Primary School, gaps opened by contractors for new cabling are a common finding in schools and offices.
Petworth is about 12 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Whether you’re in the middle of Petworth or further out, we cover fire rated sealant for every kind of property. Petworth is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work. For nearby work, see our Crawley page (20 miles or so).
All of GU28 is covered for fire rated sealant, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need fire rated sealant at a property on Station Road, Back Lane and Rosemary Lane or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. Being close to the A272 and A283, Petworth is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for fire rated sealant include Hampers Green (1 mile north), Haslingbourne (1 mile south-east), Tillington (1 mile west), Rotherbridge (1 mile south-west) and Upperton (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Horsham (14 miles north-east), Worthing (14 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (12 miles south) and Rustington (13 miles south).
What’s near Petworth
In Petworth, that means homes and buildings near The Old Square Tavern and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Pulborough station, about 4.4 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Coates Castle (2.6 miles south) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (1.2 miles south). Not far away are The Mens.
When to call us in Petworth
Door frames are a common weak spot. The gap between the frame and the wall is hidden behind the architrave, so it’s easy to leave unsealed when doors are changed.
Common reasons people contact us include:
- Fire stopping disturbed by later work
- Gaps left after a refit or conversion
- Fire seals that have cracked with movement
- Linear gaps at the head of walls
Community buildings like Sacred Heart Church are part of the picture too: gaps around pipes and cables are worth checking after any building work there.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which colour the sealant will be
- Is VAT in the price?
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- What product goes in the joint
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. We protect the surfaces around the joints before we start. The work normally takes a few hours for a handful of gaps, and longer for a whole building. For a village or hamlet like Petworth, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- First we work through your list or survey, measuring each gap and checking what it’s formed in.
- We remove any old or unsuitable filler and clean the gap.
- Backing or fill is fitted where the product’s tested detail calls for it.
- We apply the fire-rated or intumescent sealant to the specified depth and tool it.
- Locations and products are noted so you have them on file.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
How to get a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we will explain how we’d tackle it. When it suits you, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
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Keeping the joints in good condition
Aftercare is simple:
- Report cracked or damaged seals as soon as you notice them
- Check risers, ceiling voids and cupboards during building checks
- File the fire-stopping record where your assessor can find it
- Check whether a sealant can be painted before decorating over it
Do not add foam, filler or ordinary sealant over a fire seal. Repairs should use a matching fire-rated product. We can tell you which product we used.
An open gap is not only a fire issue: they also let noise, draughts and sometimes pests through. Dealing with them early helps with all of these.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, then guaranteed for a year.
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.