Kent · England
Fire-rated sealant in Upton, Kent
Intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Upton. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Sealant items on a fire risk assessment action list
- Gaps left after a refit or conversion
- Open holes round services passing through fire walls
Fire rated sealant for homes and businesses in Upton
A fire seal relies on being installed the way it was tested: the right depth, the right backing and the right product for the substrate. That detail is what we take care over. Common call-outs are for standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap and gaps flagged on a fire risk assessment, on flats & HMOs, linear gaps and service penetrations.
For a pub, café, guest house or shop in or near Upton, the washrooms and kitchen need the same attention as a big site, and fire-rated sealant around service openings should be restored after new pipes or cables go through.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee, large or small.
- Place
- Upton (CT10, CT11, CT12)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What the job involves on each surface
Plasterboard walls
We check that the board around the gap is sound. Crumbling edges are cleaned back before the sealant goes in.
Masonry and concrete
Masonry is dusty and porous, so preparation matters. We brush and vacuum the gap and use backing where the detail needs it before applying the sealant.
What fire rated sealant looks like in Upton
If you run a hotel, guest house or holiday let in a coastal place like Upton, 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. There are hotels and other places to stay in and around Upton. For hotels, a room-by-room programme keeps most rooms in use while the work goes on.
If you let a flat or house near Broadstairs station, fire-rated sealant around pipes and cables through walls and floors needs making good whenever new services go through. If you look after a building such as Upton Junior School, fire-stopping around service openings should be restored whenever new services go in.
Upton is about 1 mile south-west of Broadstairs, in Kent. From the centre of Upton to the outskirts, we cover fire rated sealant for every kind of property. Upton is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. Chelmsford is on our list too, around 48 miles away.
Here we cover the CT10, CT11 and CT12 postcode area for fire rated sealant. We cover properties on Vale Road, Lawn Road and Upton Road and the roads around them. You will find Upton on the A255, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover Broadstairs (1 mile north-east), St Peter's (1 mile north-west), Northwood (1 mile west), Ramsgate (1 mile south-west) and St Lawrence (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (13 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south), Whitfield (15 miles south), Sandwich (7 miles south-west) and Aylesham (13 miles south-west).
What’s near Upton
In Upton, that means homes and buildings near The Charles Dickens School, The Charles Dickens School and The Little Albion Inn, among other places. There’s a railway station in Upton itself: Broadstairs station. Nearby you will also find Westwood Cross (1.2 miles west) and Crampton Tower (under half a mile east). Open spaces near Upton include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
How to look after the new joints
How long the joints last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Ask which product was used before you paint
- Photograph sealed gaps before they’re covered up
- Get damaged fire seals looked at promptly
- Do not fill fire-stopping gaps with ordinary foam or silicone
Include fire stopping in your regular building checks. Look for cracks, gaps or sealant that has been cut or pulled out and get them seen to.
Small gaps around services are simple to deal with while there are only a few. Over time, more work adds more holes and the job gets bigger.
Why act early in Upton
Paying for fire stopping that has to be redone is a false economy. If the details weren’t followed, the seal may need redoing once someone inspects it. In a smaller place like Upton, wherever a wall is exposed, a failed outside joint is a real source of damp. Indoors, a failed seal lets water into floors and panels as it would anywhere.
Rather than a set price list, we look at what your job involves: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. You’ll know the price before we begin.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Upton
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- We’re fully insured
- 20+ years of sealant experience
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Nearby places to Upton
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When to call us in Upton
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.
The most common problems we see are:
- Joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey
- Unsealed gaps where pipes and cables go through a wall
- Ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed
- Fire stopping disturbed by later work
For buildings such as Parish Church of St Peter the Apostle, service openings in its walls need the right fire-rated sealant, as in any building.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the guarantee is
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- Is VAT in the price?
When something else is needed
To be straight with you, there are a few things sealant will not fix:
- Doors that aren’t fire doors in the first place
- Large holes that need a different fire-stopping system
- Walls or floors that weren’t built to resist fire
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Where we work in Upton
- Service penetrations
- Flats & HMOs
- Door frames
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Linear gaps
How we quote for fire rated sealant
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- The type of sealant required
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- The amount of work
- Any working-time requirements on site
We don’t show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a quick quote, please phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
What to tell us for a quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to know:
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Roughly how big the job is
- The address or postcode of the job
If you are in Upton and need fire rated sealant, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email. Tell us what the problem is and where, and we will agree the price before any work begins.
What happens on the day
Every visit runs the same way: we check the joints, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, carry out the job and tidy away. It usually takes a few hours for a handful of gaps, and longer for a whole building. In a smaller place like Upton, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. For outside work, side access and the height of the joints help us plan.
- Access to each area is agreed so the work can run in order.
- We take out any damaged or unsuitable sealant.
- Dust and loose debris are cleaned from each gap.
- The fire-rated or intumescent sealant is applied and tooled to the tested detail.
- Locations and products are written up and any gaps unsuitable for sealant are flagged.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Clear the area around the work
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
Ask for a quote
We do not publish a price list, because every job is different. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To arrange one, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Upton questions
Do you work for hotels and guest houses in Upton?
Yes, hospitality work, including hotels, is part of what we do. Jobs can be programmed room by room, with out-of-hours working possible to arrange.
I let a flat near Broadstairs station. Can you help?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can go on one quote. Just call 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
Usually, yes. White, clear and grey are common, and other colours are available for many products, and we’ll agree it with you first.
Is there any odour?
That depends on the sealant. Some products have a noticeable smell, others very little, and any smell fades as they cure.
What does fire rated sealant cost?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Ask us for a quote and we will talk you through it.
Is standard sealant good enough for a fire gap?
No. A gap that needs fire stopping needs a tested fire-rated product fitted to the maker’s details.
Do you come to Upton?
Yes. We cover Upton. For a quote, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Where do you work from?
We’re a Crawley-based firm. We work across South East England, London and Scotland.