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Fire Rated Sealant in Shottenden
Fire rated sealant for Shottenden, by sealant specialists with 20+ years’ experience. 180+ five-star Google reviews and a 4.9 rating.
- Open holes round services passing through fire walls
- Gaps flagged on a fire risk assessment
- Ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed
Fire rated sealant in Shottenden: local notes
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’re given, installing the product to its tested details.
In and around Shottenden, as anywhere, good fire rated sealant starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Shottenden is about 5 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Wherever you are in the CT4 postcode area, we cover fire rated sealant for homes and businesses. 922 places in Kent are on our list, from the larger towns to small villages. We also work in Chelmsford, about 39 miles from Shottenden.
Our applicators cover all of the CT4 postcode area for fire rated sealant and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Shottenden Road, Goldups Lane and Beaney's Lane, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Shottenden, we cover Perrywood (1 mile north), Selling (1 mile north), Hogben's Hill (2 miles north), Molash (2 miles south-west) and Mountain Street (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (5 miles north) and Herne Bay (12 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Shottenden
For rail, the closest station is Selling station, roughly 2 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (1.6 miles east).
Fire rated sealant in Shottenden, done properly
We don’t assess buildings or decide what fire stopping is needed; that comes from your fire risk assessor, designer or building control. Our part is applying the specified sealant carefully, to the right depth and with the right backing. Common call-outs are for gaps left after a refit or conversion and gaps where walls meet ceilings or slabs, on flats & HMOs, pipe & cable gaps and service penetrations.
Somewhere as small as Shottenden, 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, it’s backed by our 12-month guarantee in Shottenden and across Kent.
- Where
- Shottenden (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
We work for landlords and agents as well as householders. Resealing between tenancies is a simple way to keep a property in good order before the next move-in.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
Do you need fire rated sealant in Shottenden?
Sometimes the wrong product was used from the start: ordinary expanding foam, standard silicone or decorators’ caulk where a fire-rated seal was needed. It looks sealed, but it is not fire-rated.
The most common problems we see are:
- Gaps where walls meet ceilings or slabs
- Standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap
- Damaged fire sealant left by other trades
- Joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey
Rented homes near Selling station change hands often, and new cables or pipes through a fire-resisting wall leave a gap that needs the right sealant.
Comparing quotes
- What preparation is included
- How long to leave it before use
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- Which colour the sealant will be
What happens on the day
We keep the work tidy and contained to the area we’re working on. The job normally takes from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access, and we tell you how long to leave it before we go. In a small place like Shottenden, access is generally the main thing to plan. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- We start with the survey or action list, checking the size and surfaces of every gap.
- 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.
- The sealant goes in to the depth its detail sets, then it’s tooled off.
- Finally, we list where we worked and what we used, for your records.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
How to get a quote
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and add photos by email if you can.
Advice
Why deal with it now?
A quick fill with any sealant to hand is not fire stopping. Fire-rated products are tested in set gap sizes, depths and substrates, which is why we match the product and the method to each gap. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Shottenden, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The cost depends on the size of the job, how hard the old material is to remove and access to the work. We give a clear quote before work begins.
Why book with us
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- We are fully insured
- We never seal over old sealant
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
See what affects the cost and our reviews.
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, flat by flat if needed.
Masonry and concrete
Core-drilled and broken-out holes in concrete are often irregular. We measure the gap at its widest point against the product’s tested range.
What affects the cost of fire rated sealant
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We take into account:
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- How many areas need sealing
- Which sealant suits the joint
- When we can work, for business premises
Rather than a set price list, we look at what your job involves: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. You’ll know the price before we begin.
Asking for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just tell us:
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- The type of property
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- A few photos by email, if you can
For fire rated sealant in Shottenden, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us. Tell us what the problem is and where, and we will agree the price before any work begins.
What sealant work cannot fix
We will not take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Large holes that need a different fire-stopping system
- Sign-off of the building, which sits with building control or your assessor
- Deciding what fire stopping a building needs
If in doubt, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will say what we think before you book.
Where we work in Shottenden
- Door frames
- Flats & HMOs
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Service penetrations
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Linear gaps
Places near Shottenden
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Shottenden: your questions answered
Can you do fire rated sealant in Shottenden?
Yes, Shottenden is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Do you work for landlords with property near Selling station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Is intumescent sealant the same as fire-rated sealant?
An intumescent sealant expands when it gets hot. Intumescent sealants are one kind of fire-rated sealant; the right one depends on the gap and what passes through it.
Can I use normal mastic around a pipe through a fire wall?
No. It might close the gap, but it is not a fire-rated seal. A tested fire-rated product is needed.
Do you work in flats, HMOs and commercial buildings?
Yes. We regularly work in flats, HMOs, schools and offices while they’re in use, with access planned around residents or staff. Out-of-hours work can be arranged where it’s needed.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes, always, and completely. New sealant won’t bond properly to old, so the joint is cleaned back first.
Do the sealants smell?
Possibly a little. It fades as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
Can you tell me how many minutes the seal will last?
We do not issue ratings or certificates ourselves. The performance comes from the product’s tested details and the specification from your assessor or designer.