Kent · England
Fire Rated Sealant in Shepway
Fire-stopping gaps in Shepway need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant.
- Door frames with gaps between frame and wall
- Gaps left after a refit or conversion
- Seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers
What happens if it’s left?
An unsealed gap lets smoke and fire get round a wall that was built to hold them back. Sealing it properly restores what the wall was there to do, and the work involved is often modest. In an older home around Shepway, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than renewing the sealant.
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, how we reach it and what it needs, plus any working-time requirements on site. Call for a quick quote and we will explain what it covers.
Why book with us
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
See what affects the cost or our reviews.
Fire rated sealant in Shepway, done properly
We do not assess buildings or decide what fire stopping is needed; your assessor, designer or building control sets that out. What we do is apply the right product to that specification, properly and neatly. If you have gaps filled with a product that isn’t fire-rated and new service routes left unsealed after building work, we can put it right, on flats & HMOs, door frames and linear gaps alike.
For a pub, café, guest house or shop in or near Shepway, the washrooms and kitchen need the same attention as a big site.
You’re covered for a year from the day we finish. If anything is not right with it, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
- Place
- Shepway (ME15)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the cost of fire rated sealant
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- Access and height
- How many areas need sealing
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- The product the joint needs
A few things move the cost up or down: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, any mould to treat, and whether the work is at height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
What to tell us for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- How we’d reach the joints
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Where the property is
Every job is quoted individually. Simply call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and describe the job, and photos are welcome.
Shepway: your questions answered
Is Shepway in your area for fire rated sealant?
Yes, Shepway is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. Just call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job, and we will give you a clear price.
Is Shepway within the area you cover?
Yes. Shepway is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do the sealants smell?
Some sealants have a smell while they cure, which fades as it sets. Ventilation helps.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. We’re fully insured.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. ARBOMaster is the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants, and we are part of it.
What fire rating will the seal have?
Ratings and certificates are not something we issue. What’s required is set by your assessor or designer, and the product’s tested details show what it achieves.
Will you assess my building’s fire safety?
No. We follow the requirements from your assessor, designer or building control and install to the manufacturer’s details.
How do I get a quote for fire rated sealant in Shepway?
We do not 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 we start.
Landlord and commercial work in Shepway
Landlords and letting agents in Shepway can book us as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies keeps a property looking cared for before the next move-in.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
Different surfaces, different methods
Masonry and concrete
Preparation counts on brick, block and concrete. The gap is cleaned and backed where required before applying the sealant.
Flats and HMOs
Converted houses often have gaps around old and new services. The gaps on your list are sealed with a fire-rated product.
Nearby places to Shepway
More services for Shepway
Aftercare tips
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Make resealing part of every contractor’s brief
- Include hidden areas like risers in routine checks
- Flag any open gap you spot round a pipe or cable
- Keep photos of seals that will be hidden
Include fire stopping in your regular building checks. Look for cracks, gaps or sealant that has been cut or pulled out and have them put right.
If a fire risk assessment has flagged a gap, do not leave it for the next one. Have it sealed, then keep the record so the item can be closed.
What fire rated sealant looks like in Shepway
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 are given, installing the product to its tested details.
Community buildings like St Martin's Church are part of the picture too: service openings in its walls need the right fire-rated sealant, as in any building. Managing a site like Greenfields Community Primary School? Then gaps opened by contractors for new cabling are a common finding in schools and offices.
Shepway is about 1 mile south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Our applicators cover fire rated sealant for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Shepway and the surrounding area. Shepway is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 32 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for fire rated sealant: ME15. Streets in the area include Derby Road, Devon Road and Surrey Road. Neighbouring places we cover for fire rated sealant include Willington (1 mile east), Park Wood (1 mile south), Otham (1 mile south-east), Maidstone (1 mile north-west) and Weavering (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles west), Faversham (15 miles east) and Northfleet (15 miles north-west).
Near you in Shepway
Around Shepway, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Mote Park, The Wheatsheaf pub and Senacre Technology College, among other places. The nearest railway station is Maidstone West station, roughly 1.7 miles north-west. A little further out are KIMS hospital (2.2 miles north) and Allington Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
The process
Once we are on site, we compare the joints with what we discussed. If anything is different, we explain it before carrying on. Most jobs then take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are. Parking around Shepway is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention any lanes, gates or long drives. If the job is outside, tell us about side access and how high the joints are.
- 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.
- Unsuitable material such as ordinary foam or silicone is cut out and the faces cleaned.
- The specified fire-rated sealant goes in over any backing its detail requires.
- Every location is recorded with the product used for your files.
Preparing for the visit
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
Getting a quote
Need a quote? Please phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Advice
Signs you need fire rated sealant in Shepway
Over time, buildings change layout and use. Conversions to flats and HMOs, and office refits, create new walls and new routes for services, with gaps to match.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Holes left by a change of layout
- Old fire sealant that has split or come away
- Open holes round services passing through fire walls
- Seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers
Letting a property close to Maidstone West station? Then any gap left by new services in shared walls should be closed with a fire-rated product.
What your quote should include
- What the cure time is
- How much experience the applicator has
- What guarantee comes with the work
- What preparation is included