East Sussex · England
Upper Dicker Fire Rated Sealant
Specialist fire rated sealant for Upper Dicker: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Gaps left after a refit or conversion
- Cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant
- Seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers
What affects the cost of fire rated sealant
For a quick quote, just ask. The main things that affect it are:
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The amount of work
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- The old material and how stubborn it is
What it costs depends on the amount of work, how hard the old material is to remove and access to the work. You will have a clear quote before any work starts.
What to tell us for a quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- If someone has resealed it before
- The address or postcode of the job
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
We quote each job on its own. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the details, and pictures are welcome.
Fire rated sealant for homes and businesses in Upper Dicker
We do not assess buildings or decide what fire stopping is needed; that comes from your fire risk assessor, designer or building control. What we do is apply the right product to that specification, properly and neatly. We’re often asked to deal with holes left by a change of layout and ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed, across flats & HMOs, plasterboard & masonry and pipe & cable gaps.
In a village or hamlet like Upper Dicker, commercial work is more likely to be a pub, a farm shop, holiday lets or a village hall than an office block. Each still needs sound sealant in its washrooms and kitchens, and fire-rated joints where services pass through walls.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
- Place
- Upper Dicker (BN27)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before we start
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How the visit works
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 a few hours for a handful of gaps, and longer for a whole building. In a small place like Upper Dicker, access is usually the main thing to plan. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- We go through the gaps on your list or survey and check each one’s size and substrate.
- We remove any old or unsuitable filler and clean the gap.
- Where the tested detail needs backing or fill, we fit it.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Mention any tricky access
Get a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know what needs doing and where. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand, and we’ll take it from there.
Related advice
Why act early in Upper Dicker
Sealant is not the fix for every opening. Large holes, cable bundles and plastic pipes can call for batts, collars or wraps. If a gap isn’t suitable for sealant, we’ll tell you. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Upper Dicker, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Instead of a standard rate, we look at what your job involves: the amount of work, the old material and the access. The price is agreed before we begin.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Upper Dicker
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- We are fully insured
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
Read our cost guide or what customers say.
Looking after it afterwards
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. A few tips:
- Take photos of fire stopping before ceilings or boxing go back
- Never patch a fire seal with standard sealant
- Allow for resealing whenever new services are run
- Check whether a sealant can be painted before decorating over it
Look at the sealed gaps as part of your routine walk-rounds. Watch for cracking, gaps or seals that have been disturbed and have them put right.
It’s easiest to seal gaps while they’re few and easy to reach. Over time, more work adds more holes.
FAQs for Upper Dicker
Do you work for landlords with property near Berwick (Sussex) station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear quote.
Do you cover smaller places like Upper Dicker?
Yes, we do. We work across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
Yes. Sealants come in white, clear, grey and other colours for many products, and we agree the colour with you before work begins.
Do I need to be at home?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. Once we’ve agreed the job, you do not need to watch us work.
How do I get a quote for fire rated sealant in Upper Dicker?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: its size, the old material, access and the product needed. We agree the price before any work begins.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We are ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
Do you take on fire stopping in schools and offices?
Yes. Flats, HMOs, offices, schools and other occupied buildings are all part of our work. We agree access and the order of work with you first.
What do you put in the joint?
We choose the sealant for the joint, not the other way round. Where it moves, gets wet or faces the weather makes a difference.
When it is not the sealant
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Large holes that need a different fire-stopping system
- Fire doors that need new seals, closers or hardware
- Sign-off of the building, which sits with building control or your assessor
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Door frames
- Flats & HMOs
- Service penetrations
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Linear gaps
Nearby places to Upper Dicker
More services for Upper Dicker
What fire rated sealant looks like in Upper Dicker
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 work to the specification you are given, installing the product to its tested details.
If you let a flat or house near Berwick (Sussex) station, any gap left by new services in shared walls should be closed with a fire-rated product. For buildings such as Holy Trinity, older buildings that have had new heating or wiring often have service gaps worth checking.
Upper Dicker is about 2 miles west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We provide fire rated sealant to homes and businesses in Upper Dicker and the surrounding area. Upper Dicker is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we work for fire rated sealant. There’s also a page for Brighton, roughly 15 miles from Upper Dicker.
Our applicators cover all of BN27 for fire rated sealant. If you need fire rated sealant at a property on Camberlot Road, Old Forge Close and Coldharbour Road or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. Nearby, we also carry out fire rated sealant in Lower Dicker (1 mile north-east), Tile Hurst (1 mile east), Lower Horsebridge (2 miles north-east), Nash Street (2 miles north) and Upper Horsebridge (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (8 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles west), Crowborough (13 miles north) and St Leonards (15 miles east).
Around Upper Dicker
Around Upper Dicker, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Plough Inn, Park Mead Primary School and Hailsham Community College and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 2.5 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Agricultural Museum (3.6 miles south) and Hellingly Hospital Railway (2.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Upper Dicker include Firle Beacon.
For landlords and businesses
From a single let to a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report. We can quote for more than one property at once.
Common problems we fix in Upper Dicker
If the sealant is too shallow, has the wrong backing or sits on a dusty surface, it is not installed as tested. We see plenty of fire stopping that was hurried particularly when it was the last job before handover.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant
- Joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey
- Open joints along the top of partitions
- Gaps left after a refit or conversion
If you look after a building such as Bede's Prep School, service openings in fire-resisting walls need checking after any refurbishment.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the cure time is
- How long the guarantee is
- What insurance they hold
- Whether you can choose the colour