West Sussex · England
Tilgate Fire Rated Sealant
Fire rated sealant in Tilgate from a team with over 20 years’ experience. Rated 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews.
- Fire seals that have cracked with movement
- Seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers
- Holes left by a change of layout
When it isn’t the sealant
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Large holes that need a different fire-stopping system
- Deciding what fire stopping a building needs
- Issuing a fire rating or certificate for a building
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you honestly.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Door frames
- Flats & HMOs
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Linear gaps
- Service penetrations
- Plasterboard & masonry
Fire rated sealant in Tilgate, 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. Typical jobs include gaps left after a refit or conversion and seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers, across flats & HMOs, linear gaps and service penetrations.
In a smaller place like Tilgate, commercial jobs tend to be smaller buildings: a pub, a surgery, a school, a shop or a few business units. Each needs the same care with its sealant as any larger building.
All our work is covered by our 12-month guarantee, wherever you are in West Sussex.
- Location
- Tilgate (RH10, RH11)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY versus a professional finish
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again, so just mention it when you contact us.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone will not bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Tilgate
For anyone letting property in or around Tilgate, jobs at different addresses can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each.
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too in Tilgate and across West Sussex. Several sites can go on one quote, and we’re fully insured.
Why act early in Tilgate
For some gaps, sealant is not the right answer and another system is needed. Big openings, bundles of cables and plastic pipes may need batts, collars or wraps instead. If a gap isn’t suitable for sealant, we will tell you. In an older home around Tilgate, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than renewing the sealant.
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, plus any working-time requirements on site. Ask us for a quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Why Tilgate customers choose us
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- 12-month guarantee on every job
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
Read our cost guide and our reviews.
How the visit works
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Show us the job and we’ll take it from there. The job generally takes a few hours for a handful of gaps, and longer for a whole building. For a job in Tilgate, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. If the work is outside, the weather plays a part, as sealant needs a dry surface.
- We begin by agreeing the list of gaps from your assessor’s or designer’s requirements.
- We measure every gap and note what it’s in and what passes through.
- Any non-fire-rated filler is removed and the faces cleaned.
- The specified fire-rated sealant goes in over any backing its detail requires.
- We hand over a list of locations and products for your records.
How to prepare
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
Ask for a quote
Every job is quoted individually, so the first step is telling us about yours. Simply phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and describe the job and send pictures if you have them.
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What affects the quote in Tilgate
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- The type of sealant required
- The number and length of the joints
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Whether the work is at height
Every job is a little different, so we quote each one individually. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all make a difference.
What we need to know
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Try to tell us:
- Where the property is
- Whether it has been sealed before
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints.
Places near Tilgate
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Your questions about fire rated sealant in Tilgate
Do you cover Tilgate for fire rated sealant?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Tilgate is part of that. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Crawley station?
Yes. We work for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners, and several properties can go on one quote. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the details for a clear quote.
What does fire rated sealant cost?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Call for a quick quote.
Should I try DIY first?
That depends on the joint. Work at height, movement joints, fire-rated gaps and large areas are best left to a professional, while a short indoor joint may be within reach.
What information do you need?
A short description and the location, with pictures by email if possible. If we need more, we’ll ask.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
Does someone need to be in?
We need access to the joints, so we’ll agree that with you when we book. Indoors, that usually means someone at home.
What do you put in the joint?
Products from Arbo and Everbuild, among others, chosen to suit the joint. We explain the product when we quote.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Report cracked or damaged seals as soon as you notice them
- Check risers, ceiling voids and cupboards during building checks
- Take photos of fire stopping before ceilings or boxing go back
- Make resealing part of every contractor’s brief
Keep the record we give you with the building’s fire safety documents. It helps whoever checks the building next.
Open gaps do not only matter in a fire: they also let noise, draughts and sometimes pests through. Dealing with them early helps with all of these.
Fire rated sealant in Tilgate: local notes
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. Tilgate is part of Crawley, one of the post-war new towns. Like the other new towns, Crawley was planned with its own areas for industry and business, so workplaces sit close to the homes. Their washrooms, kitchens and fire-rated joints need the same upkeep as anywhere.
If you look after a building such as The Oaks Primary School & Nursery, gaps opened by contractors for new cabling are a common finding in schools and offices. For buildings such as Holy Trinity, older buildings that have had new heating or wiring often have service gaps worth checking. If you let a flat or house near Crawley station, fire-rated sealant around pipes and cables through walls and floors needs making good whenever new services go through.
Tilgate is about 1 mile south-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Jobs in Tilgate get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. Across West Sussex, we cover 371 places, and Tilgate is one of them.
Jobs for fire rated sealant in RH10 and RH11 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Fire rated sealant is available to properties on York Road, Nash Road and Cook Road and the roads around them. We also cover Southgate (1 mile west), Crawley (1 mile north-west), Three Bridges (1 mile north-east), Maidenbower (1 mile east) and West Green (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Horsham (7 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (7 miles east), Billingshurst (13 miles south-west) and Roffey (6 miles west).
Landmarks near Tilgate
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Thomas Bennett Community College, The Grasshopper pub and Tilgate Park. The nearest railway station is Crawley station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include County Mall (0.7 miles north-west) and Crawley Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Tilgate Lake.