Kent · England
Silver Street Fire Rated Sealant
Our applicators work in Silver Street on intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
- New service routes left unsealed after building work
- Unsealed gaps where pipes and cables go through a wall
- Door frames with gaps between frame and wall
About our fire rated sealant in Silver Street
Deciding which gaps need fire stopping is not our role; your assessor, designer or building control sets that out. Our part is applying the specified sealant carefully, to the right depth and with the right backing. We work on plasterboard & masonry, flats & HMOs and service penetrations, and people most often call us about ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed and open holes round services passing through fire walls.
If you have holiday lets, a converted barn used for business or a community building near Silver Street, washroom and kitchen sealant and any fire-rated joints need the same attention as anywhere.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee, large or small.
- Location
- Silver Street (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why deal with it now?
For some gaps, sealant isn’t the right answer and another system is needed. Big openings, bundles of cables and plastic pipes may need batts, collars or wraps instead. We’ll say so if a gap needs something other than sealant. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Silver Street, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Every job is a little different, so each one gets its own quote. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all make a difference.
What you get with us
- Old sealant always removed completely
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
Read what affects the cost and our reviews.
When it isn’t the sealant
In fairness, some problems need a different trade:
- Problems with the door itself rather than the gap around the frame
- Certifying a building or signing off its fire safety
- Fire risk assessments, which need a qualified assessor
If in doubt, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will say what we think.
Where we work in Silver Street
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Door frames
- Flats & HMOs
- Service penetrations
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Linear gaps
The process
The work is kept neat and contained to the joints we are treating. The job generally takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are, and we explain the cure time before we leave. In a small place like Silver Street, access is normally the main thing to plan. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- We start with the survey or action list, checking the size and surfaces of every gap.
- Old or unsuitable sealant is cut out and the gap cleaned.
- 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.
- Locations and products are noted so you have them on file.
Getting ready for the visit
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the location and a short description of the problem. You will have a clear quote before work begins.
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Aftercare tips
Looking after new joints is easy:
- File the fire-stopping record where your assessor can find it
- Check whether a sealant can be painted before decorating over it
- Include hidden areas like risers in routine checks
- Make resealing part of every contractor’s brief
Avoid covering a sealed gap with anything that isn’t part of the tested detail. Repairs should use a matching fire-rated product. We can tell you which product we used.
Any job that breaks through a wall or ceiling should include resealing. Doing it at the time avoids leaving gaps behind.
FAQs for Silver Street
Can you do fire rated sealant in Silver Street?
Yes, Silver Street is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. Just call 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job, and we will give you a clear price.
Do you work for landlords with property near Sittingbourne station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can be quoted together. You can call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the details for a clear quote.
Does someone need to be in?
Access is agreed with you when the job is booked. Indoors, that generally means someone at home.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No. New silicone will not bond to old silicone, and anything trapped underneath, including mould and water, stays there. We remove it all first.
Is it messy?
Very little: the area around the joints is protected first, and we clear up the old sealant and our materials before we leave.
What sealant do you use?
Quality sealants from brands including Arbo and Everbuild, chosen to suit the joint. We’ll tell you what we’re using and why.
What’s the difference between intumescent and fire-rated sealant?
Fire-rated is the broad term for sealants tested for fire stopping. Intumescent ones swell in heat, and they’re one of the options. We use whichever the specification and tested details call for.
Can you work in occupied buildings?
Yes. Occupied flats, HMOs, offices and schools are all fine. Out-of-hours work can be arranged where it’s needed.
Signs you need fire rated sealant in Silver Street
Sealant applied too thin, without the backing its detail needs, or onto dust won’t perform as it was tested. Rushed fire stopping is common.
People normally contact us when they notice one of these:
- Unsealed gaps around fire door frames
- Holes left by a change of layout
- Damaged fire sealant left by other trades
- Standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap
For landlords with property near Sittingbourne station, new cables or pipes through a fire-resisting wall leave a gap that needs the right sealant.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- Which colour the sealant will be
- Who turns up on the day
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
Quotes for fire rated sealant in Silver Street
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- The number and length of the joints
- How many areas need sealing
- Which sealant suits the joint
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
Leaving a failed joint usually makes the job bigger, not smaller, because water and mould keep working on it. If you’re unsure, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email for an honest opinion and a quote.
Asking for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can tell us:
- The address or postcode of the job
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- Roughly how big the job is
We do not publish a price list, because every job is different. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Silver Street
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too. We can quote a run of properties together, and we are fully insured.
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
Fire rated sealant around Silver Street
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.
Managing a site like Bredgar Church of England Primary School? Then gaps opened by contractors for new cabling are a common finding in schools and offices. If you look after a church, hall or community building such as Church of St John the Baptist, gaps around pipes and cables are worth checking after any building work there.
Silver Street is about 3 miles south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Silver Street is covered for fire rated sealant, old or new, large or small. Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee. We cover 922 towns and villages across Kent, large and small. You can also see our page for Chelmsford, about 31 miles away.
Our applicators cover all of the ME9 postcode area for fire rated sealant and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for fire rated sealant include Bredgar (1 mile east), Oad Street (1 mile north-west), South Green (2 miles west), Danaway (2 miles north-west) and Chestnut Street (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles south-west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north-east), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east) and Minster (9 miles north-east).
What’s near Silver Street
We work in homes and buildings around Westlands School and Cromers Wood, among other places. The closest station to Silver Street is Sittingbourne station, about 2.8 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.9 miles north-east) and Bayford Court (3.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Silver Street include Detling Hill.