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Fire-rated sealant in Holborn, Greater London
Fire rated sealant in Holborn from a team with over 20 years’ experience. 180+ five-star Google reviews and a 4.9 rating.
- Gaps where walls meet ceilings or slabs
- Seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers
- Cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant
Fire rated sealant in Holborn, done properly
Door frame gaps, linear joints and holes around services all have their own details. Measuring the gap and checking what it’s made of comes first, then the sealant goes in to the depth the product’s details set. We work on pipe & cable gaps, linear gaps and service penetrations, and the jobs we see most are gaps filled with a product that isn’t fire-rated and open joints along the top of partitions.
In London’s blocks of flats, service risers and common parts have pipes and cables passing through walls and floors. For managing agents and building owners in Holborn, that can mean fire-rated sealant around service openings as well as resealing in shared washrooms and kitchens.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months, in Holborn and everywhere else we cover.
- Location
- Holborn (WC1X, WC1N, EC1R)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How the visit works
We bring everything the job needs with us, so you do not need to buy or prepare anything. Once we’ve agreed what’s being done, the area is protected and the work begins. It normally takes from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access. Parking in much of London is by permit or pay-and-display, so it helps to know what’s near you in Holborn. A visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the visit run more smoothly.
- We start with the survey or action list, checking the size and surfaces of every gap.
- Anything that isn’t fit for the job comes out, and the gap is cleaned.
- Backing or fill is fitted where the product’s tested detail calls for 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.
How to prepare
- Mention any tricky access
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
Getting a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will explain what’s involved.
Advice
Holborn: your questions answered
Do you work for hotels and guest houses in Holborn?
Yes. Hotel and guest-house work is part of what we do. Jobs can be programmed room by room, with out-of-hours working possible to arrange.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Farringdon station?
Yes, we work for letting agents and landlords. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before we start.
What does intumescent mean?
Fire-rated is the broad term for sealants tested for fire stopping. Intumescent ones swell in heat, and they’re one option among several. We use whichever the specification and tested details call for.
Where do you work from?
We are a Crawley-based firm, with over 20 years’ experience. We work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No, and we never do. It can look neat for a few weeks, but the new bead soon lifts. Removing the old sealant completely is the only lasting way.
Do you offer different sealant colours?
Usually, yes. White, clear and grey are common, and other colours are available for many products, and we’ll agree it with you first.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with our work in that time, tell us and we’ll put it right.
Will you assess my building’s fire safety?
No. We follow the requirements from your assessor, designer or building control, and apply each product to its tested details.
What we are called out for in Holborn
Gaps also open up as buildings move: cracked or debonded sealant leaves an open route through the wall. Knocks, maintenance and building work damage it further.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Gaps filled with a product that isn’t fire-rated
- Fire stopping disturbed by later work
- Unsealed gaps around fire door frames
- New service routes left unsealed after building work
Schools such as St Alban's Church of England Primary School are buildings too, and gaps opened by contractors for new cabling are a common finding in schools and offices.
What to look for in a quote
- How hidden problems are handled
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- Are they insured?
- Whether VAT is included
How we quote for fire rated sealant
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We look at:
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- Which sealant suits the joint
- Working hours on commercial sites
- Whether the work is at height
The cost reflects the work involved, not a rough estimate. That is why we ask a few questions first and give you a clear quote before any work starts.
Asking for a quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- Whether it has been sealed before
- The rough size of the job
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- A few photos by email, if you can
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location, and roughly how big it is. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand.
Why it’s worth doing now in Holborn
If an assessor has flagged gaps, it makes sense to close them before the next review. Getting them done and written up gives you evidence that the item was dealt with. In a London flat, a failed joint rarely stays your problem alone: water can reach the neighbours below, and gaps in fire-rated joints affect the whole building.
A few things move the cost up or down: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, any mould to treat, and whether we need extra access for height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
Why Holborn clients choose us
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- Over 20 years’ experience
Workplaces and buildings in Holborn
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, 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. There are hotels and other places to stay in and around Holborn. For hotels, a room-by-room programme keeps most rooms in use while the work goes on.
For buildings such as St Alban's Church, gaps around pipes and cables are worth checking after any building work there. Holborn is in London, so parking needs planning: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when you book.
Holborn is about 2 miles north-west of London, in Greater London. For fire rated sealant in and around Holborn, please ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email for a quick quote. We cover Greater London from our Crawley base, Holborn included. Our Greater London coverage runs to 764 places, Holborn among them.
Our applicators cover all of WC1X, WC1N and EC1R for fire rated sealant and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Shoe Lane, Drury Lane and New Square or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. Holborn is on the A4 and A40, so it’s easy for us to get to. Other places close to Holborn include Farringdon (1 mile east), St Pancras (1 mile north-west), Clare Market (1 mile south), Smithfield (1 mile east) and Temple Bar (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (4 miles south).
What’s near Holborn
We work in homes and buildings around The Yorkshire Grey pub, British Library of Political and Economic Science and City Academy, among other places. You’ll also find Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School (0.9 miles north) and Lincoln's Inn Fields (less than half a mile south-west). Holborn has its own railway station: Farringdon station. A little further out are Montfichet's Tower (0.7 miles south-east) and Brunswick Centre (0.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.
Towns and villages near Holborn
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Should I try it myself first?
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, 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.
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it does not work out, we can still put it right.
How the job changes by surface
Door frames
Frame gaps are usually hidden behind the architrave. We seal any open gap to the product’s tested details before the trim goes back.
Linear gaps
A linear joint may need to allow for movement as well as fire. We choose a product and depth that suit the gap and the movement.
For landlords and businesses
For anyone letting property in or around Holborn, jobs at different addresses can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each.
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s easy to sort out between tenants. Several properties can be quoted together.