Kent · England
Fire Rated Sealant in Speed Gate
Fire-stopping gaps in Speed Gate need attention? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, with a one-year guarantee.
- Joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey
- Cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant
- Door frames with gaps between frame and wall
The process
When we arrive, we start by going over the job with you. Surfaces next to the work are protected before any work begins. The work usually takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are. Somewhere like Speed Gate needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- 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.
- We put in whatever backing or fill the product detail specifies.
- We apply the fire-rated or intumescent sealant to the specified depth and tool it.
- Locations and products are noted so you have them on file.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Tell us about any water getting in
Get a quote
Every job is quoted individually, so start by telling us what you need. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the details, and pictures are welcome.
Related advice
Fire rated sealant for homes and businesses in Speed Gate
We often work from an action list drawn up by a fire risk assessor on buildings across Speed Gate. If you share the list, we can quote for the gaps that need fire-rated sealant. We work on door frames, plasterboard & masonry and pipe & cable gaps, and people most often call us about open holes round services passing through fire walls and open gaps behind door architraves.
If you have holiday lets, a converted barn used for business or a community building near Speed Gate, the washrooms, kitchens and any fire-rated joints need the same care as a big site.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Speed Gate as everywhere else we work.
- Location
- Speed Gate (DA3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Quotes for fire rated sealant in Speed Gate
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- How much there is to do
- How many areas need sealing
- How easy the joints are to reach
The cost depends on the size of the job, how hard the old material is to remove and how easy the joints are to reach. You’ll have a clear quote before any work starts.
Helping us quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- The rough size of the job
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we’ll explain how we’d tackle it. When it suits you, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
When to call us in Speed Gate
Gaps also open up as buildings move: cracked or debonded sealant leaves an open route through the wall. Damage from cleaning, knocks and maintenance adds to it.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Damaged fire sealant left by other trades
- Gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls
- Standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap
- Cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant
For landlords with property near Longfield station, any gap left by new services in shared walls should be closed with a fire-rated product.
What your quote should include
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- How much experience the applicator has
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- How long to leave it before use
What happens if it’s left?
For some gaps, sealant is not the right answer and another system is needed. Large holes, cable bundles and plastic pipes can call for batts, collars or wraps. We will say so if a gap needs something other than sealant. Around Speed Gate, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, where water from a failed joint can cause rot if it’s left.
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, any mould to treat, and whether we need extra access for height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Why book with us
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
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Common questions in Speed Gate
Is Speed Gate in your area for fire rated sealant?
Yes, Speed Gate is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. You can call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us what needs doing, and we will give you a clear price.
Do you cover smaller places like Speed Gate?
Yes. Speed Gate is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do I need to be at home?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. Once we have agreed the job, you do not need to watch us work.
Where do you work from?
We are a Crawley-based firm, with over 20 years’ experience. We work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We’re ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
Will you assess my building’s fire safety?
No, we don’t assess buildings. When your assessor or designer has set out what’s needed, we’ll quote for the sealant work on it.
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.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Fire rated sealant around Speed Gate
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 apply fire-rated sealant to the assessor’s or designer’s specification and the product’s tested details.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Longfield Academy, fire-stopping around service openings should be restored whenever new services go in.
Speed Gate is about 5 miles south of Dartford, in Kent. Our applicators cover fire rated sealant for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Speed Gate. Our Kent coverage runs to 922 places, and Speed Gate is one of them. For nearby work, see our London page (18 miles or so).
Postcode districts we cover here for fire rated sealant: DA3. Other places close to Speed Gate include Fawkham Green (1 mile south-east), West Yoke (1 mile east), Ash (1 mile south-east), Maplescombe (2 miles south-west) and West Kingsdown (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (6 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (5 miles north-east).
What’s near Speed Gate
We work in homes and buildings around The Rising Sun pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Speed Gate is Longfield station, roughly 2.3 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Darent Valley Hospital (4.5 miles north) and Eynsford Castle (2.4 miles west).
Should I try it myself first?
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, then guaranteed for a year.
Nearby places to Speed Gate
Other services in Speed Gate
For landlords and businesses
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
We work for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. Sealant work between tenants keeps a property looking cared for.
Different surfaces, different methods
Service penetrations
Service penetrations are where new gaps often appear. Old or unsuitable filler comes out before the right sealant goes in over any backing the detail calls for.
Flats and HMOs
Flats and HMOs rely on fire separation between homes and the common parts. We seal the gaps your assessor has identified, flat by flat if needed.