Kent · England
Fire Rated Sealant in Swattenden
Fire-stopping gaps in Swattenden need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, with a one-year guarantee.
- Old fire sealant that has split or come away
- Standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap
- Holes left by a change of layout
Questions from Swattenden
Is Swattenden within the area you cover?
Yes, Swattenden is covered. We work across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you cover Swattenden for fire rated sealant?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Swattenden is part of that. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job.
Can you work in occupied buildings?
Yes. Occupied flats, HMOs, offices and schools are all fine. Out-of-hours work can be arranged if that suits the building.
Can you fill the gap behind a fire door frame?
Yes, where the gap suits a sealant detail. We seal the frame-to-wall gap, not the door itself.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We are an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Is there any odour?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures, which fades as it sets. Ventilation helps.
Can tenants book the work?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Is it messy?
Tidy work is part of the job. We protect what’s around the joints, and the area is left clean when we finish.
Fire rated sealant in Swattenden, done properly
Until it’s heated, intumescent sealant behaves like an ordinary sealant; then it swells to help close the gap. Which product suits a gap depends on its width, the materials either side and what runs through it, so we follow the tested detail for each one. Common call-outs are for open joints along the top of partitions and seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers, on service penetrations, linear gaps and flats & HMOs.
For a small place like Swattenden, the journey and timings are agreed in advance, so it can be fitted around guests, clients or events where possible.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we will sort it.
- Location
- Swattenden (TN17)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Nearby places to Swattenden
What else we do in Swattenden
Aftercare tips
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Make resealing part of every contractor’s brief
- Get damaged fire seals looked at promptly
- Don’t fill fire-stopping gaps with ordinary foam or silicone
- File the fire-stopping record where your assessor can find it
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.
A gap left open in a fire-resisting wall or floor lets smoke spread in ways the building wasn’t designed for. Sealing it early is a simple step to take.
What the job involves on each surface
Linear gaps
Long, narrow gaps appear where walls meet slabs and ceilings. They’re sealed with a fire-rated sealant over backing where the detail calls for it.
Plasterboard walls
Plasterboard partitions are common in flats, offices and conversions. We use a product tested in that kind of wall for the gap we’re sealing.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Swattenden
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy, and it’s easy to sort out between tenants. Several properties can go on one quote.
Landlords and letting agents in Swattenden can book us as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies keeps a property looking cared for.
Can I do it myself?
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
How we quote for fire rated sealant
There’s no set price list, because jobs vary so much. What we look at:
- Working hours on commercial sites
- The size of the job
- Which sealant suits the joint
- Any mould that needs treating
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one gets its own quote. Size, access and the product the joint needs all make a difference.
Asking for a quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- The rough size of the job
We quote each job on its own, so start by telling us what you need. Simply ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and describe the job.
Fire rated sealant around Swattenden
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 work to the specification you’re given, installing the product to its tested details.
For buildings such as Congregational Church, gaps around pipes and cables are worth checking after any building work there. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Cranbrook School, service openings in fire-resisting walls need checking after any refurbishment.
Swattenden is about 12 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Wherever you are in the TN17 postcode area, we cover fire rated sealant for homes and businesses. Swattenden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work for fire rated sealant. Crawley is on our list too, about 31 miles from Swattenden.
Every address in TN17 is within our area for fire rated sealant, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Swattenden: Hartley (1 mile west), Cranbrook (1 mile north), Baker's Cross (1 mile north-east), Coursehorn (1 mile north-east) and Gill's Green (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north) and Foley Park (14 miles north).
What’s near Swattenden
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Duke Of York Public House Little Tudor and Crane Valley and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles north-east) and Benenden Hospital (3.9 miles east).
How the visit works
A visit follows a simple pattern: we look at the joints together, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, carry out the job and tidy away. Most jobs take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are. Somewhere like Swattenden needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- Before starting, we go through the specification or action list with you.
- Each gap is measured and its substrate and service noted.
- Unsuitable material such as ordinary foam or silicone is cut out and the gap cleaned.
- The specified fire-rated sealant goes in over any backing its detail requires.
- Every location is recorded with the product used.
Getting ready for the visit
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
How to get a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: tell us what needs doing and where and its rough size. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we will come back to you with a quote.
Advice
Leave it or put it right?
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, which is why we match the product and the method to each gap. Around Swattenden, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber 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. Your quote takes all of that into account.
What you get with us
- Old sealant always removed completely
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- Fully insured
- We leave the area clean and tidy
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