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Fire-rated sealant in Pickhurst, West Sussex
Intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations for homes and businesses in Pickhurst and across West Sussex. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a one-year guarantee.
- Standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap
- Cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant
- Door frames with gaps between frame and wall
Fire rated sealant in Pickhurst, done properly
Later work by other trades often breaks through fire stopping, especially in flats, HMOs, offices and schools. A new cable run or a replaced pipe can leave an open hole behind. Those are the gaps we close, using a tested fire-rated product. If you are dealing with gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls and gaps filled with a product that isn’t fire-rated, we can help.
Somewhere as small as Pickhurst, 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.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we will sort it.
- Where
- Pickhurst (RH20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
Good joint work is mostly preparation, and we don’t rush it. Joints are cleaned back and dried before anything new goes in. In total, it generally takes from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access. Somewhere like Pickhurst needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- Before starting, we go through the specification or action list with you.
- We measure every gap and note what it’s in and what passes through.
- Any non-fire-rated filler is removed.
- We fit backing where needed and apply the fire-rated sealant to depth.
- Every location is recorded with the product used for your records.
Preparing for the visit
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Clear the area around the work
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
Getting a quote
To get a quote, call 0345 464 0079 or email us with the location and a short description of the problem. You’ll have a clear quote before we start.
Advice
Common questions in Pickhurst
Do you cover Pickhurst for fire rated sealant?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Pickhurst is part of that. Just call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job.
Do you cover smaller places like Pickhurst?
Yes, Pickhurst is covered. We work across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do I have to be there?
That depends on where the joints are. For work indoors, someone needs to let us in, and for outside work we’ll agree access with you when we book.
Do you work in flats, HMOs and commercial buildings?
Yes. We work in flats, HMOs, schools, offices and other commercial buildings, including occupied ones. We agree access and the order of work with you first.
What should I tell you?
Tell us what needs doing and where, plus pictures if you have them. If we need more, we will ask.
Can you tell me which gaps need fire stopping?
No, assessment isn’t something we do. When your assessor or designer has set out what’s needed, we can quote for the fire-rated sealant items.
What’s the difference between intumescent and fire-rated sealant?
Fire-rated is the broad term for sealants tested for fire stopping. Intumescent types expand when heated, and they’re one option among several. The specification and the tested detail decide which is used.
Do you seal gaps around fire door frames?
Yes. We seal the gap between the frame and the wall with a suitable fire-rated product. The door, its seals and closer are for a door specialist.
What sealant work can’t fix
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Openings too large for sealant, which need batts, boards or another system
- A wall that isn’t a fire-resisting element to begin with
- Fire risk assessments, which need a qualified assessor
Not sure which it is? You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you honestly.
Where we work in Pickhurst
- Flats & HMOs
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Door frames
- Linear gaps
- Service penetrations
Aftercare tips
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Take pictures of fire stopping before ceilings or boxing go back
- Don’t fill fire-stopping gaps with ordinary foam or silicone
- Plan fire stopping into any work that goes through walls or floors
- Ask which product was used before you paint
Do not add foam, filler or ordinary sealant over a fire seal. If it needs repair, use the same type of product. Ask us if you’re not sure which product was used.
A flagged gap shouldn’t wait for the next assessment. Get it sealed and recorded so you can show it was dealt with.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too. We can quote a run of properties together, and we’re fully insured.
From a single let to a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
Why deal with it now?
An unsealed gap lets smoke and fire get round a wall that was built to hold them back. A proper seal lets the wall do its job again, and the sealing itself is often a contained piece of work. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Pickhurst, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, along with when we can work on site. Ask us for a quote and we’ll explain what it covers.
Why us?
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read what affects the cost and customer reviews.
Commercial buildings in Pickhurst
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 are given, installing the product to its tested details.
Around Pickhurst, as everywhere, fire rated sealant is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Pickhurst is about 11 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Pickhurst gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. We cover 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, large and small. There’s also a page for Crawley, about 17 miles away.
Every address in RH20 is within our area for fire rated sealant, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Pickhurst include Pulborough (1 mile south-east), Bedham (2 miles west), Hardham (2 miles south), Fittleworth (2 miles south-west) and Lower Horncroft (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Horsham (11 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (15 miles south-west), Chichester (15 miles south-west), Littlehampton (11 miles south) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south-east).
Around Pickhurst
The nearest railway station is Pulborough station, roughly 1.4 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Coates Castle (3.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include The Mens.
Also near Pickhurst
What else we do in Pickhurst
When to call us in Pickhurst
Gaps also open up as buildings move: cracked or debonded sealant leaves an open route through the wall. Knocks, maintenance and building work damage it further.
Look out for any of the following:
- New service routes left unsealed after building work
- Fire stopping disturbed by later work
- Unsealed gaps where pipes and cables go through a wall
- Sealant items on a fire risk assessment action list
Letting a property close to Pulborough station? Then new cables or pipes through a fire-resisting wall leave a gap that needs the right sealant.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- Who turns up on the day
- How long to leave it before use
Quotes for fire rated sealant in Pickhurst
Jobs vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- The number of rooms or windows
- The number and length of the joints
- Access and height
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
A few things move the cost up or down: the old material and how easily it comes out, any mould to treat, and whether we need extra access for height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- How we’d reach the joints
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know what needs doing and where. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we’ll take it from there.