Kent · England
Fire Rated Sealant in The Valley
Intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations for householders, landlords and businesses in The Valley. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Unsealed gaps around fire door frames
- Holes left by a change of layout
- Cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant
About our fire rated sealant in The Valley
Intumescent sealant looks much like any other sealant until it gets hot; in a fire it expands into the joint. Which product suits a gap depends on its width, the materials either side and what runs through it. We are often asked to deal with seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers and unsealed gaps where pipes and cables go through a wall, across flats & HMOs, plasterboard & masonry and service penetrations.
For a small place like The Valley, the journey and timings are agreed in advance, so it can be fitted around guests, customers or events where possible.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right with it in that time, tell us and we’ll put it right.
- Place
- The Valley (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the quote in The Valley
Call for a quick quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Working hours on commercial sites
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- Whether the work is at height
A few things move the cost up or down: 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.
Asking for a quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- The rough size of the job
- The type of property
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Where the property is
To get a quote, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. We will give you a clear price before any work starts.
Aftercare tips
How long the joints last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Don’t fill fire-stopping gaps with ordinary foam or silicone
- Include hidden areas like risers in routine checks
- Get damaged fire seals looked at promptly
- Allow for resealing whenever new services are run
Don’t drill through or remove a fire seal without putting it back properly. New services through a sealed wall should include fire stopping in the plan.
Small gaps around services are simple to deal with while there are only a few. Over time, more work adds more holes.
Towns and villages near The Valley
What else we do in The Valley
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we’re doing. Surfaces next to the work are protected before any work begins. The work generally takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are. For a village or hamlet like The Valley, the journey is planned in advance: 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.
- First we work through your list or survey, measuring each gap and checking what it’s formed in.
- 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.
- We record the locations and products used for your records.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Clear the area around the work
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
Getting a quote
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll talk you through the work before giving you a price.
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Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
We work for landlords and agents as well as householders. Sealant work between tenants keeps a property looking cared for before the next move-in.
Do you need fire rated sealant in The Valley?
A lot of fire stopping is out of sight: above ceilings, inside risers and behind panels. Out of view, damage sits unnoticed until someone inspects.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Unsealed gaps where pipes and cables go through a wall
- Seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers
- Gaps flagged on a fire risk assessment
- Standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap
Community buildings like Church of St Lawrence are part of the picture too: gaps around pipes and cables are worth checking after any building work there.
What your quote should include
- The length of the guarantee
- Which colour the sealant will be
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- How hidden problems are handled
The Valley questions
Do you work for landlords with property near Charing station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the details for a clear quote.
Will you come out to The Valley?
Yes. The Valley is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes. All our work carries a 12-month guarantee.
Do I have to be there?
That depends on where the joints are. For work indoors, someone needs to let us in, while outside work can sometimes be arranged differently.
Can you match the sealant colour?
We will suggest a colour to suit the surroundings. The choice depends on the product the joint needs.
Can you work in occupied buildings?
Yes. Occupied flats, HMOs, offices and schools are all fine and we plan access around the people using them. Out-of-hours work can be arranged if that suits the building.
Do you carry out fire risk assessments?
No. That’s for a fire risk assessor, designer or building control. Our job is applying the sealant to their specification.
What do you need from me for a quote?
The location, the problem and the rough size of the job. If you can, email a few photos.
Different surfaces, different methods
Flats and HMOs
Converted houses often have gaps around old and new services. The gaps on your list are sealed with a fire-rated product and the locations noted.
Door frames
Behind most architraves is a gap between frame and wall. We seal any open gap to the product’s tested details so the architrave can be refitted.
Can I do it myself?
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
Not every job suits DIY: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
What fire rated sealant looks like in The Valley
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.
For landlords with property near Charing station, any gap left by new services in shared walls should be closed with a fire-rated product.
The Valley is about 6 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. The Valley gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. The Valley is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. There’s also a page for Chelmsford, about 36 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for fire rated sealant: ME13. Neighbouring places we cover for fire rated sealant include Stalisfield Green (1 mile south), Stalisfield (1 mile south), Eastling (2 miles north), Throwley Forstal (2 miles east) and Throwley (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-west), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north-east).
What’s near The Valley
We work in homes and buildings around Spuckles and Kennelling Woods and The Plough Inn. The nearest railway station is Charing station, about 3.2 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (2.3 miles north).