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Fire Rated Sealant in Swalecliffe
Intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations in Swalecliffe, with a one-year guarantee on every job. Ask us for a quote.
- Damaged fire sealant left by other trades
- Gaps filled with a product that is not fire-rated
- Sealant items on a fire risk assessment action list
Fire rated sealant in Swalecliffe
Filling a fire-stopping gap with standard silicone or caulk does not make it fire-rated. We cut out the wrong material and the gap is resealed with a product tested for that use. If you have standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap and door frames with gaps between frame and wall, we can put it right.
Commercial work around a smaller place like Swalecliffe normally means a pub, a shop, a school or small business units rather than office blocks. The work is the same as in a big building, just on a smaller scale.
All our work is covered by a 12-month guarantee, wherever you are in Kent.
- Location
- Swalecliffe (CT5)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear price before work begins
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Swalecliffe
Will you come out to Swalecliffe?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you work for landlords with property near Chestfield & Swalecliffe station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just call 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear price.
How much does fire rated sealant cost in Swalecliffe?
It depends on the job, so we quote each one individually. To get one, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a short description of the job.
Is it messy?
No. The area is protected while we work and cleaned up afterwards.
Will there be a smell?
It depends on the product. Some products have a noticeable smell, others very little.
Where are you based?
We are a Crawley-based firm, with over 20 years’ experience. Our area covers South East England, London and Scotland.
How long does fire rated sealant take?
That depends on the amount of work, but most jobs take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are. We’ll give you a better idea when we quote.
What does intumescent mean?
An intumescent sealant expands when it gets hot to help seal the gap. Intumescent sealants are one kind of fire-rated sealant; the right one depends on the gap and what passes through it.
Fire rated sealant in Swalecliffe: local notes
If you run a hotel, guest house or holiday let in a coastal place like Swalecliffe, heavy use in the busy months is hard on washroom and kitchen sealant, and any building work there should leave fire-rated joints made good. 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.
If you look after a building such as Swalecliffe Community Primary School, service openings in fire-resisting walls need checking after any refurbishment. Rented homes near Chestfield & Swalecliffe station change hands often, and any gap left by new services in shared walls should be closed with a fire-rated product.
Swalecliffe is about 2 miles east of Whitstable, in Kent. Our applicators cover fire rated sealant for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Swalecliffe. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Chelmsford page covers work nearby, about 36 miles away.
Jobs for fire rated sealant in CT5 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Kemp Road, Brook Road and Burnan Road and the roads around them. Main roads around Swalecliffe include the A2990. Close by, we work in Chestfield (1 mile south), Tankerton (1 mile west), West End (1 mile south-east), Hampton (2 miles north-east) and Whitstable (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Ramsgate (15 miles east), Faversham (8 miles west) and Herne Bay (3 miles east).
Landmarks near Swalecliffe
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Whitstable School and The Plough pub. There’s a railway station in Swalecliffe itself: Chestfield & Swalecliffe station. Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (0.7 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (1.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
What the job involves on each surface
Plasterboard walls
In plasterboard walls, the condition of the board edge matters. Loose material is removed so the sealant has a firm edge.
Flats and HMOs
Working in occupied flats needs some planning. Access to flats and common areas is agreed in advance to keep disruption down.
Common problems we fix in Swalecliffe
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.
People normally contact us after spotting one of these:
- Fire stopping disturbed by later work
- Unsealed gaps around fire door frames
- Gaps filled with a product that isn’t fire-rated
- Open holes round services passing through fire walls
Community buildings like Church of St John the Baptist are part of the picture too: older buildings that have had new heating or wiring often have service gaps worth checking.
What your quote should include
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Which colour the sealant will be
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
How we quote for fire rated sealant
There’s no set price list, because jobs vary so much. The quote depends on:
- How many areas need sealing
- The type of sealant required
- When we can work, for business premises
- How much there is to do
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, plus any working-time requirements on site. Ask us for a quote and we will go through it with you.
Helping us quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- If someone has resealed it before
- A few photos by email, if you can
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and email pictures if that is easy.
For landlords and businesses
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so we plan the work room by room around your bookings where we can. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
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How the visit works
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Point us to the joints and we will get on with it. The job generally takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are, including the tidy-up. Parking around Swalecliffe 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- We record the locations and products used for your records.
Getting ready for the visit
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
How to get a quote
If you’re in Swalecliffe and need fire rated sealant, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and we’ll agree the price before any work begins.
Advice
Why it’s worth doing now in Swalecliffe
Squirting in whichever sealant is nearest doesn’t make a fire seal. A fire-rated product only performs as tested when it’s installed to its tested detail, so both the product and the method matter. Homes in smaller places like Swalecliffe can face more weather, and failed outside joints let damp into walls. Indoors, a failed seal lets water into floors and panels as it would anywhere.
What it costs depends on the size of the job, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. We give a clear quote before work begins, so you know where you stand.
What you get with us
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
Read what affects the cost and what customers say.