Kent · England
Fire-rated sealant in Hockenden, Kent
We cover Hockenden for intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly.
- Fire seals that have cracked with movement
- Gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls
- Gaps where walls meet ceilings or slabs
How we handle fire rated sealant in Hockenden
Deciding which gaps need fire stopping is not our role; your assessor, designer or building control sets that out. What we do is apply the right product to that specification, properly and neatly. Typical jobs include gaps where walls meet ceilings or slabs and gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls, on flats & HMOs, pipe & cable gaps and linear gaps.
Somewhere as small as Hockenden, commercial jobs tend to be pubs, holiday lets, farm buildings or halls rather than offices. They all have washrooms, kitchens and service openings that need the right sealant.
We stand behind the work with a 12-month guarantee.
- Where
- Hockenden (BR8)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we quote for fire rated sealant
Call for a quick quote. What matters most is:
- The number of rooms or windows
- The product the joint needs
- How much there is to do
- Working hours on commercial sites
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, along with when we can work on site. Call for a quick quote and we’ll explain what it covers.
Helping us quote
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Please mention:
- Photos by email, if that is easy
- The rough size of the job
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- If someone has resealed it before
We quote each job on its own, so the first step is telling us about yours. Simply ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and describe the job.
Why it’s worth doing now in Hockenden
Fire-rated sealants need more care than everyday sealant. Depth, backing and surface preparation all affect how a seal performs, and we work to the product details every time. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Hockenden, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The cost reflects the work involved, not a rough estimate. That is why we ask a few questions first and send you a clear quote before any work starts.
Why us?
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
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Looking after it afterwards
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Include hidden areas like risers in routine checks
- Keep pictures of seals that will be hidden
- Tell trades working in the building that fire seals must be put back
- Ask which product was used before you paint
Don’t add foam, filler or ordinary sealant over a fire seal. Repairs should use a matching fire-rated product. We can tell you which product we used.
A gap left open in a fire-resisting wall or floor lets smoke spread in ways the building wasn’t designed for. Sealing it early is a simple step to take.
How the job changes by surface
Plasterboard walls
Service holes in plasterboard are often rough and oversized. Where a hole is bigger than the sealant’s tested range, it needs another approach.
Service penetrations
New gaps tend to show up where services have been added. Old or unsuitable filler comes out before the right sealant goes in over any backing the detail calls for.
Nearby places to Hockenden
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The process
Before we leave, we go over the finished joints with you. The work normally takes a few hours for a handful of gaps, and longer for a whole building, depending on the size of the job. For a village or hamlet like Hockenden, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- We start with the survey or action list, checking the size and surfaces of every gap.
- We remove any old or unsuitable filler and clean the gap.
- 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.
- Finally, we list where we worked and what we used, for your records.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Clear the area around the work
- Tell us about any water getting in
Getting a quote
Need a quote? Please phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us about the job. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Related advice
Fire rated sealant around Hockenden
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.
Managing a site like Horizon Primary Academy? Then gaps opened by contractors for new cabling are a common finding in schools and offices. If you look after a church, hall or community building such as St Mary the Virgin, service openings in its walls need the right fire-rated sealant, as in any building. Letting a property close to Swanley station? Then any gap left by new services in shared walls should be closed with a fire-rated product.
Hockenden is about 2 miles north-east of Orpington, in Kent. Hockenden gets the same service as everywhere we cover: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent. Our London page covers work nearby (13 miles or so).
Our applicators cover all of the BR8 postcode area for fire rated sealant and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Hockenden: Upper Ruxley (1 mile north-west), Stonehill Green (1 mile north-east), Ruxley (1 mile north-west), Puddledock (2 miles north-east) and Hextable (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Dartford (4 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (8 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (9 miles east) and Kings Hill (14 miles south-east).
What’s near Hockenden
Around Hockenden, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Orchards Academy and Foots Cray Meadows and the streets around them. Hockenden’s nearest station is Swanley station, roughly 1 mile south-east. Other landmarks nearby include London Borough of Bromley Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and Eynsford Castle (3.4 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s The Warren and Summer Hill.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again, so just mention it when you contact us.
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too. We can quote a run of properties together, and we are fully insured for the work.
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance.
FAQs for Hockenden
I let a flat near Swanley station. Can you help?
Yes. We work for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us with the details for a clear quote.
Will you come out to Hockenden?
Yes, Hockenden is covered. We work across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can you match the sealant colour?
We will suggest a colour to suit the surroundings, from white and clear to greys and other shades. The product needed can limit the range.
What sealant do you use?
The product depends on the job: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
Where are you based?
Our base is in Crawley, and we cover South East England, London and all of Scotland.
Can you give us a record of the work?
Yes. When the job is done, we give you the locations and products. If you need photos or a set layout, ask when you get a quote.
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 seal gaps around fire door frames?
Yes, where the gap suits a sealant detail. Our work is the gap around the frame.