Medway · England
Fire Rated Sealant in Chatham
Fire-stopping gaps in Chatham need attention? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Door frames with gaps between frame and wall
- Seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers
- Gaps where walls meet ceilings or slabs
Quotes for fire rated sealant in Chatham
Every job gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- The number of rooms or windows
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- The size of the job
- How easy the joints are to reach
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: the old material and how easily it comes out, any mould to treat, and whether the work is at height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
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:
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Whether it has been sealed before
- The type of property
- Where the property is
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and email photos if that’s easy.
How we handle fire rated sealant in Chatham
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 work on pipe & cable gaps, door frames and flats & HMOs, and people most often call us about linear gaps at the head of walls and unsealed gaps around fire door frames.
Chatham has offices, shops, places to stay and schools as well as homes, all with washrooms, kitchens and service openings that need the right sealant. Our work covers washroom and kitchen sealant as well as fire-rated sealant, fitted to the product’s tested details.
Big or small, you get the same 12-month guarantee in Chatham and across Medway.
What else we do in Chatham
Landlord and commercial work in Chatham
We work for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. Sealant work between tenants is a simple way to keep a property in good order.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
DIY versus a professional finish
Not every job suits DIY: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
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 process
We bring everything the job needs with us. After a quick look at the joints together, the area is protected and the work begins. Most jobs take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are. In Chatham, we work in everything from flats and family homes to offices and hotels. Whichever it is, tell us how to get in, where to park and where the work is.
- Before starting, we go through the specification or action list with you.
- We measure every gap and note what it’s in and what passes through.
- Any non-fire-rated filler is removed and the gap cleaned.
- We fit backing where needed and apply the fire-rated sealant to depth.
- We hand over a list of locations and products.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
Get a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: tell us what needs doing and where. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand.
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Surface by surface
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.
Linear gaps
Head-of-wall gaps are often hidden above suspended ceilings. We seal them along their full length so there are no open sections left.
Leave it or put it right?
Fire-rated sealants need more care than everyday sealant. How it’s installed changes how it performs, and we work to the product details every time. For landlords in Chatham, failed sealant soon turns into tenant complaints about mould, damp or draughts. Sorting it between tenancies is easier than dealing with it mid-let.
There are no prices on our website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. For a quick quote, please ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll talk you through it.
Why book with us
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
Take a look at what affects the cost or our reviews.
Do you need fire rated sealant in Chatham?
A lot of fire stopping is out of sight: in ceiling voids, service risers and behind boxing. Because nobody sees it, gaps go unnoticed until an assessor or surveyor looks.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey
- Open joints along the top of partitions
- Unsealed gaps around fire door frames
- Holes left by a change of layout
If you look after a building such as Wayfield Primary School, gaps opened by contractors for new cabling are a common finding in schools and offices.
What to look for in a quote
- What preparation is included
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- What guarantee comes with the work
Chatham questions
What guarantee comes with fire rated sealant in Chatham?
Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee, wherever it is. We are also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Is Chatham in your area for fire rated sealant?
Yes, Chatham is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and let us know what needs doing.
Can you work in occupied buildings?
Yes, whether the building is a school, an office, flats or an HMO, and whether it’s in use or not. Let us know the building’s hours and we’ll plan the work to suit.
How long does fire rated sealant take?
That depends on how much there is to do, but most jobs take from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access. We will give you a better idea when we quote.
Will there be a smell?
Sometimes, a little. It fades as the sealant cures.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes. Tell us about everything you’d like done.
Can you give us a record of the work?
Yes. We note each location and the product that went in so it’s there for the next inspection.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Where the job is, what the problem is and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help too.
Workplaces and buildings in Chatham
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 apply fire-rated sealant to the assessor’s or designer’s specification and the product’s tested details.
Letting a property close to Chatham station? Then new cables or pipes through a fire-resisting wall leave a gap that needs the right sealant. Community buildings like Christ the King are part of the picture too: service openings in its walls need the right fire-rated sealant, as in any building.
Chatham is about 29 miles east of London, in Medway. We carry out fire rated sealant for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Chatham, as part of our work across Medway. 68 places in Medway are on our list, large and small. You can also see our page for Chelmsford, roughly 26 miles from Chatham.
Postcode districts we cover here for fire rated sealant: ME5, ME4, ME7 and ME1. Fire rated sealant is available to properties on Luton High Street, Market Place and High Street. Being close to the A2 and A229, Chatham is simple for us to get to for fire rated sealant. If you are just outside Chatham, we cover Luton (1 mile north), Hale (1 mile north-east), Darland (1 mile east), Capstone (1 mile east) and Walderslade (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Rochester (3 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles east), Strood (3 miles north-west), Park Wood (3 miles east), Twydall (3 miles north-east) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north). Chatham is one of the larger places we cover in Medway.
Near you in Chatham
Around Chatham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Huntsman pub, Walderslade Girls' School and Darland Banks and the streets around them. The closest station to Chatham is Chatham station, about 1.7 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Six Poor Travellers House (2.5 miles north-west) and Rochester Castle (2.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Chatham includes Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.