Surrey · England
Fire Rated Sealant in Dockenfield
Intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations for Dockenfield, backed by a one-year guarantee. Ask us for a quote.
- Gaps left after a refit or conversion
- Unsealed gaps where pipes and cables go through a wall
- Open gaps behind door architraves
What the job involves on each surface
Linear gaps
Linear gaps run along the head of walls, at floor edges and between panels. They’re sealed with a fire-rated sealant over backing where the detail calls for it.
Service penetrations
New gaps tend to show up where services have been added. We clean out what’s there and reseal to the right depth.
Fire rated sealant for homes and businesses in Dockenfield
Ordinary silicone or decorators’ caulk in a fire-stopping gap is not a fire-rated seal. Anything unsuitable comes out first and the gap is resealed with a product tested for that use. We are often asked to deal with cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant and holes left by a change of layout, on pipe & cable gaps, plasterboard & masonry and flats & HMOs.
For a small place like Dockenfield, the journey and timings are agreed in advance, so the job can fit around bookings, guests or opening times where possible.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.
- Place
- Dockenfield (GU10)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do, step by step
There’s no need to move everything out before we come, just the space around the work. We protect the rest, and the work takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are in most cases. In a small place like Dockenfield, access is generally 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.
- Anything that isn’t fit for the job comes out, and the gap is cleaned.
- We put in whatever backing or fill the product detail specifies.
- We apply the fire-rated or intumescent sealant to the specified depth and tool it.
- Locations and products are noted so you have them on file.
Before we arrive
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Clear the area around the work
- Tell us if parking is tricky
Ask for a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and add photos by email if you can.
Related advice
What we can’t put right
In fairness, there are a few things sealant won’t fix:
- Walls or floors that weren’t built to resist fire
- Fire doors that need new seals, closers or hardware
- Fire risk assessments, which need a qualified assessor
Not sure which it is? You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Where we work in Dockenfield
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Linear gaps
- Flats & HMOs
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Service penetrations
- Door frames
Should I try it myself first?
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
FAQs for Dockenfield
Is Dockenfield in your area for fire rated sealant?
Yes, Dockenfield is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Bentley (Hampshire) station?
Yes. We work for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners, and several properties can be quoted together. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We hold ARBOMaster approved applicator status.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Only a few details: where it is, what you’ve noticed and how we reach it. Then call 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. We are fully insured.
Can you work in occupied buildings?
Yes. Occupied flats, HMOs, offices and schools are all fine, with access planned around residents or staff. Early starts or out-of-hours work can be arranged if that suits the building.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No. We remove every bit of old sealant first, so the new joint bonds to clean surfaces.
Does someone need to be in?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. Once we’ve agreed the job, you don’t need to watch us work.
Looking after it afterwards
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. We suggest:
- Flag any open gap you spot round a pipe or cable
- Include fire stopping when you schedule refits
- Make resealing part of every contractor’s brief
- Include hidden areas like risers in routine checks
Leave the sealant to cure fully before painting near it. Some fire-rated sealants can be painted and some cannot, 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.
Workplaces and buildings in Dockenfield
In England, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires a fire risk assessment for workplaces and for the common parts of blocks of flats, 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.
For buildings such as The Church Of The Good Shepherd, older buildings that have had new heating or wiring often have service gaps worth checking.
Dockenfield is about 4 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Whether you’re in the middle of Dockenfield or further out, we cover fire rated sealant for every kind of property, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Dockenfield is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. There’s also a page for Reading, about 21 miles away.
Here we cover the GU10 postcode area for fire rated sealant. You’ll find streets such as The Street and Lake Lane. We also cover the places around Dockenfield: Batt's Corner (1 mile north-west), Frithend (1 mile west), Wishanger Common (1 mile south-east), Bucks Horn Oak (1 mile north-west) and Rowledge (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles north-east), Woking (15 miles north-east), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (4 miles north), Frimley (11 miles north) and Haslemere (7 miles south-east).
Around Dockenfield
For rail, the closest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 2.4 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Powderham Castle (4 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Farnham Heath.
For landlords and businesses
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements and we will quote.
Signs you need fire rated sealant in Dockenfield
Much fire stopping is hidden: above ceilings, inside risers and behind panels. Because nobody sees it, gaps go unnoticed until an assessor or surveyor looks.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey
- Ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed
- Gaps left after a refit or conversion
- Linear gaps at the head of walls
For landlords with property near Bentley (Hampshire) station, fire-rated sealant around pipes and cables through walls and floors needs making good whenever new services go through.
What your quote should include
- What product goes in the joint
- How much experience the applicator has
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- Whether VAT is included