Kent · England
Way Fire Rated Sealant
Intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations in Way, with a one-year guarantee on every job. Call for a quick quote.
- Old fire sealant that has split or come away
- Open holes round services passing through fire walls
- Sealant items on a fire risk assessment action list
Fire rated sealant in Way, done properly
We don’t 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. If you have seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers and new service routes left unsealed after building work, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
Work in a small place like Way is planned ahead, journey included, so the job can fit around bookings, guests or opening times where possible.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, large or small.
- Place
- Way (CT12)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Fire rated sealant in Way: local notes
If you run a hotel, guest house or holiday let in a coastal place like Way, busy months put washrooms and kitchens under pressure, so it’s worth checking the sealant before the busiest weeks. Workplaces and the common parts of blocks of flats in England need a fire risk assessment under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which is often where open fire-stopping gaps are first noticed. We work to the specification you are given, installing the product to its tested details.
Letting a property close to Minster station? Then new cables or pipes through a fire-resisting wall leave a gap that needs the right sealant. Community buildings like Church of Saint Mary the Virgin are part of the picture too: older buildings that have had new heating or wiring often have service gaps worth checking.
Way is about 3 miles west of Ramsgate, in Kent. If you need fire rated sealant in Way, please call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email for a quick quote. We’re based in Crawley and cover Kent, Way included. Way is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our Chelmsford page covers work nearby, about 46 miles away.
All of CT12 is within our area for fire rated sealant. We cover properties on Wayborough Hill and Way Hill. If you are just outside Way, we cover Mount Pleasant (1 mile north-west), Sevenscore (1 mile south-east), Minster (1 mile west), Acol (1 mile north-west) and Cliffs End (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (4 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (3 miles east), Broadstairs (5 miles east) and Whitstable (13 miles west).
Around Way
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Sandwich and Pegwell Bay and The Bell Inn, among other places. The closest station to Way is Minster station, about 0.9 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Westwood Cross (3.1 miles north-east) and Ramsgate General Hospital (3.5 miles east). For a walk, there’s Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
DIY versus a professional finish
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, then guaranteed for a year.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
Quotes for fire rated sealant in Way
We don’t publish a price list, because no two jobs are the same. The quote depends on:
- The number and length of the joints
- Working hours on commercial sites
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
Every job is a little different, so each one gets its own quote. Size, access and the product the joint needs all play a part, and we will explain the quote if you ask.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- The rough size of the job
- The type of property
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location, and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we will take it from there.
Honest limits
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- Certifying a building or signing off its fire safety
- Construction that doesn’t provide fire resistance on its own
- Problems with the door itself rather than the gap around the frame
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we seal
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Door frames
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Linear gaps
- Flats & HMOs
- Service penetrations
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we are doing. Surfaces next to the work are protected before any work begins. The work normally takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are. In a small place like Way, access is usually the main thing to plan. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- We go through the gaps on your list or survey and check each one’s size and substrate.
- Old or unsuitable sealant is cut out and the gap cleaned.
- Where the tested detail needs backing or fill, we fit it.
- The sealant goes in to the depth its detail sets, then it’s tooled off.
- We record the locations and products used for your records.
How to prepare
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Let us know about parking restrictions
Ask for a quote
We quote each job on its own, so the first step is telling us about yours. Just call 0345 464 0079 or email us with the details and send pictures if you have them.
Related advice
Different surfaces, different methods
Flats and HMOs
Flats and HMOs rely on fire separation between homes and the common parts. We work through the gaps on your assessment.
Masonry and concrete
Holes through concrete and block are rarely neat. We check the gap size around the service against the product’s tested range.
How to look after the new joints
Aftercare is simple:
- Look in service cupboards and ceiling voids from time to time
- Store the list of sealed gaps with your building paperwork
- Never patch a fire seal with standard sealant
- Tell trades working in the building that fire seals must be put back
Follow the cure time we give you before decorating over the sealant. Not every fire-rated sealant takes paint, so ask us which we used.
It’s easiest to seal gaps while they’re few and easy to reach. Leave them and each new job adds another hole and the job gets bigger.
Signs you need fire rated sealant in Way
Much fire stopping is hidden: above ceilings, inside risers and behind panels. Out of view, damage sits unnoticed until someone inspects.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Gaps where walls meet ceilings or slabs
- Unsealed gaps where pipes and cables go through a wall
- Door frames with gaps between frame and wall
- Holes left by a change of layout
Schools such as Minster Church of England Primary School are buildings too, and gaps opened by contractors for new cabling are a common finding in schools and offices.
Before you book anyone
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- How long to leave it before use
- How the colour is chosen
- How hidden problems are handled
Places near Way
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Questions from Way
Can you do fire rated sealant in Way?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Way is part of that. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a few details of the job.
I let a flat near Minster station. Can you help?
Yes. We work for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. You can call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the details for a clear quote.
Can you tell me how many minutes the seal will last?
We don’t certify fire stopping or quote ratings. Our part is installing the specified product to its tested details and giving you a record of where it went.
Is it messy?
Not at all. The area is protected while we work and cleaned up afterwards.
Which products do you use?
Quality sealants from brands including Arbo and Everbuild, picked for each joint. We explain the product when we quote.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes. We cut out all the old sealant and clean the joint before resealing.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We’re approved under the ARBOMaster scheme, the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants.