West Sussex · England
Fire Rated Sealant in Rudgwick
Intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Rudgwick. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a one-year guarantee.
- Seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers
- Joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey
- Fire seals that have cracked with movement
About our fire rated sealant in Rudgwick
Ordinary silicone or decorators’ caulk in a fire-stopping gap is not a fire-rated seal. Anything unsuitable comes out first and the gap is resealed with a product tested for that use. We work on flats & HMOs, service penetrations and linear gaps, and people most often call us about joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey and open joints along the top of partitions.
For holiday lets, converted business premises or a community building near Rudgwick, the washrooms, kitchens and any fire-rated joints need the same care as a big site.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right with it, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
- Place
- Rudgwick (RH12)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How to look after the new joints
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Keep general-purpose foam and caulk away from fire-stopping gaps
- Flag any open gap you spot round a pipe or cable
- Allow for resealing whenever new services are run
- 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.
Leave a fire-stopping gap open and smoke can move through the building much more easily. Sealing it early is a simple step to take.
How the visit works
Every visit runs the same way: we check the joints, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, do the work and tidy away. It usually takes from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access. Somewhere as small as Rudgwick, access is often the only tricky part. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- We plan the order of work and access, floor by floor or flat by flat.
- Old, damaged or unsuitable sealant is removed.
- Gaps are cleaned of dust and loose material.
- The fire-rated or intumescent sealant is applied and tooled to the tested detail.
- We record what was done and flag anything that needs a different system.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
Ask for a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll talk you through the work and give you a clear quote.
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What fire rated sealant looks like in Rudgwick
Workplaces and the common parts of blocks of flats in England need a fire risk assessment under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which is often where open fire-stopping gaps are first noticed. We apply fire-rated sealant to the assessor’s or designer’s specification and the product’s tested details. Rudgwick has hotels and guest accommodation in and around it. Hotel work can be planned room by room, with out-of-hours working where needed.
Schools such as Rudgwick Primary School are buildings too, and service openings in fire-resisting walls need checking after any refurbishment. Letting a property close to Christs Hospital station? Then any gap left by new services in shared walls should be closed with a fire-rated product.
Rudgwick is about 6 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. From the centre of Rudgwick to the outskirts, fire rated sealant is available for homes and businesses alike. Our West Sussex coverage runs to 371 places, Rudgwick among them. There’s also a page for Crawley, roughly 11 miles from Rudgwick.
We cover every part of the RH12 postcode area for fire rated sealant and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Station Road, Thurne Way and Jubilee Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Rudgwick: Bucks Green (1 mile south-west), Tisman's Common (1 mile west), The Haven (2 miles south), Slinfold (2 miles south-east) and Five Oaks (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (11 miles east), Horsham (6 miles east), Broadfield (10 miles east), Storrington (12 miles south), Billingshurst (5 miles south) and Bewbush (10 miles east).
Landmarks near Rudgwick
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Pennthorpe School and The Queen's Head Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Christs Hospital station, roughly 4.6 miles south-east. A little further out are Horsham Hospital (5.6 miles east).
Do you need fire rated sealant in Rudgwick?
In some buildings the gap was filled with the wrong thing in the first place: general-purpose foam, everyday silicone or caulk in a place that needed a tested fire seal. It looks sealed, but it is not fire-rated.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls
- Gaps left after a refit or conversion
- Sealant items on a fire risk assessment action list
- Gaps filled with a product that isn’t fire-rated
For buildings such as Holy Trinity Church, service openings in its walls need the right fire-rated sealant, as in any building.
What your quote should include
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- What happens if the job turns out different
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- What guarantee comes with the work
Nearby places to Rudgwick
What else we do in Rudgwick
What the job involves on each surface
Door frames
Our work is the joint between frame and wall. Doors, seals and closers are for a door specialist.
Flats and HMOs
In occupied buildings, we plan the order of work with you. We agree access to each flat and the common parts before work begins so residents know what to expect.
What affects the quote in Rudgwick
You’ll get a clear quote before any work starts. It’s based on:
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- How much there is to do
- When we can work, for business premises
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
What you pay reflects the work, not a rough estimate. That’s why we ask a few questions first and give you a clear quote before any work starts.
Asking for a quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Whether it has been sealed before
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 pictures are welcome.
What happens if it’s left?
If an assessor has flagged gaps, it makes sense to close them before the next review. Having them sealed and recorded now gives you evidence that the item was dealt with. Around Rudgwick, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
Rather than a set price list, we price the job in front of us: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. You will know the price before we begin.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Rudgwick
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
Should I try it myself first?
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We cut it out and start again.
If you are 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.
FAQs for Rudgwick
Do you work for hotels and guest houses in Rudgwick?
Yes. Hotel and guest-house work is part of what we do. Work can be planned room by room, and out-of-hours working can be arranged.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Christs Hospital station?
Yes, we work for landlords and letting agents. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear price.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No. New silicone will not bond to old silicone, and it traps any mould or water underneath. We remove it all first.
Do you offer different sealant colours?
We will suggest a colour to suit the surroundings. The product needed can limit the range.
What’s the difference between intumescent and fire-rated sealant?
Intumescent describes a material that swells in heat. Intumescent sealants are a type of fire-rated sealant, and the choice depends on the gap.
Do you come to Rudgwick?
Yes. We are based in Crawley and work across South East England, London and Scotland, and that includes Rudgwick.
Which products do you use?
Products from Arbo and Everbuild, among others, chosen to suit the joint. We will tell you what we are using and why.
Can you tell me which gaps need fire stopping?
No, we don’t assess buildings. When your assessor or designer has set out what’s needed, we will quote for the sealant work on it.