East Sussex · England
Fire Rated Sealant in Wickstreet
Intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations in Wickstreet, with a 12-month guarantee on every job. Call for a quick quote.
- Linear gaps at the head of walls
- Unsealed gaps around fire door frames
- Ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed
How the job changes by surface
Door frames
We deal with the gap around the frame, not the door. The door leaf, its seals and closer need a door specialist.
Masonry and concrete
Preparation counts on brick, block and concrete. The gap is cleaned and backed where required before applying the sealant.
About our fire rated sealant in Wickstreet
Later work by other trades often breaks through fire stopping, especially in flats, HMOs, offices and schools. A new cable run or a replaced pipe can leave an open hole behind. We seal them with a product tested for that kind of gap. If you have unsealed gaps around fire door frames and gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls, we can help.
For a small place like Wickstreet, the journey and timings are agreed in advance, 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.
- Where
- Wickstreet (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we look over the joints with you first, so you know exactly what we are doing. We protect the surfaces around the joints before we start. The work normally takes from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access. Somewhere like Wickstreet needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- We plan the order of work and access, floor by floor or flat by flat.
- Old, damaged or unsuitable sealant is removed.
- Dust and loose debris are cleaned from each gap.
- We apply and tool the sealant to the product’s tested detail.
- We record what was done and flag anything that needs a different system.
Before we arrive
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Clear the area around the work
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
Getting a quote
There’s no standard price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To arrange one, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us.
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What affects the cost of fire rated sealant
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. What we look at:
- The number and length of the joints
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- Whether the work is at height
- The old material and how stubborn it is
What you pay reflects the work, not guesswork. That’s why we ask a few questions first.
What to tell us for a quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- The address or postcode of the job
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
Getting a quote is simple: let us know what needs doing and where. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand.
Signs you need fire rated sealant in Wickstreet
Door frames are a common weak spot. The architrave hides the gap between frame and wall, so it can be left open when a door is replaced.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Damaged fire sealant left by other trades
- Standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap
- Holes left by a change of layout
- Open holes round services passing through fire walls
Letting a property close to Berwick (Sussex) station? Then new cables or pipes through a fire-resisting wall leave a gap that needs the right sealant.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if the job turns out different
- How long the guarantee is
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
Commercial buildings in Wickstreet
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 apply fire-rated sealant to the assessor’s or designer’s specification and the product’s tested details.
If you look after a building such as Bede's Prep School, fire-stopping around service openings should be restored whenever new services go in. Community buildings like The Parish Church of St Pancras are part of the picture too: older buildings that have had new heating or wiring often have service gaps worth checking.
Wickstreet is about 3 miles west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Wickstreet can book us for fire rated sealant. The work is guaranteed for a year. Our area takes in 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. For nearby work, see our Brighton page, about 14 miles away.
Our applicators cover all of the BN26 postcode area for fire rated sealant and the streets around it. Nearby, we also carry out fire rated sealant in Arlington (1 mile south), Berwick (2 miles south-west), Ripe (2 miles north-west), Selmeston (2 miles south-west) and Golden Cross (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (7 miles south-west), Lewes (8 miles west), Hailsham (3 miles east) and Crowborough (13 miles north).
Around Wickstreet
Typical jobs here are in homes near Park Mead Primary School and The Plough Inn. For rail, the closest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 1.5 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Drusillas Museum (2.8 miles south) and Burlough Castle (2.9 miles south). For a walk, there’s Firle Beacon.
What we can’t put right
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- Certifying a building or signing off its fire safety
- Deciding what fire stopping a building needs
- Big openings where sealant alone is not the tested solution
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Flats & HMOs
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Door frames
- Service penetrations
- Linear gaps
FAQs for Wickstreet
Do you cover smaller places like Wickstreet?
Yes, Wickstreet is covered. We work across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
I let a flat near Berwick (Sussex) station. Can you help?
Yes, we work for landlords and agents. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Is standard sealant good enough for a fire gap?
No. Ordinary silicone, caulk or foam is not tested as fire stopping. If it’s been used, we remove it and use the right product.
Is it worth trying it myself?
That depends on the joint. High-level, external movement and fire-rated joints are professional jobs, while a short indoor joint may be within reach.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No, and we never do. It can look neat for a few weeks, but the new layer lifts away from the old one. The old sealant has to come out completely.
Can you tell me which gaps need fire stopping?
No. That’s for a fire risk assessor, designer or building control. We apply fire-rated sealant to the requirements they set.
How much does fire rated sealant cost in Wickstreet?
We don’t publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: its size, the old material, access and the product needed. We agree the price before any work begins.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We’re ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
Also near Wickstreet
What else we do in Wickstreet
DIY versus a professional finish
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is.
How to look after the new joints
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Make resealing part of every contractor’s brief
- Never patch a fire seal with standard sealant
- Keep the record of products and locations with your fire safety documents
- Include hidden areas like risers in routine checks
File the record of locations and products with your fire safety paperwork. It saves time at the next inspection or assessment.
Leave a fire-stopping gap open and smoke can move through the building much more easily. Sealing it early is a simple step to take.