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Fire Rated Sealant in Ilford
Intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Ilford. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a one-year guarantee.
- Gaps flagged on a fire risk assessment
- Open gaps behind door architraves
- Linear gaps at the head of walls
Fire rated sealant for homes and businesses in Ilford
A fire seal relies on being installed the way it was tested: the right depth, the right backing and the right product for the substrate. That detail is what we take care over, one gap at a time. If you are dealing with door frames with gaps between frame and wall and open joints along the top of partitions, we can help, whatever the surface.
Across London, offices, shops, hotels, student halls and blocks of flats all need sealant work from time to time, from washroom silicone to fire-rated sealant around pipes and cables passing through walls. Where a building in Ilford needs to stay open, work can be planned outside normal hours.
A 12-month guarantee comes as standard.
- Where
- Ilford (IG1, IG3, IG2, E12)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How to look after the new joints
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Store the list of sealed gaps with your building paperwork
- Include hidden areas like risers in routine checks
- Ask every contractor to reseal any fire stopping they disturb
- Take photos of fire stopping before ceilings or boxing go back
Include fire stopping in your regular building checks. Watch for cracking, gaps or seals that have been disturbed and have them put right.
Open gaps don’t only matter in a fire: noise, draughts and even pests can come through too. Dealing with them early helps with all of these.
How we quote for fire rated sealant
For a quick quote, just ask. What matters most is:
- The number of rooms or windows
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- How much there is to do
- Which sealant suits the joint
Every job is a little different, so each one gets its own quote. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all play a part, and we’ll explain the quote if you ask.
Helping us quote
To make quoting easier, let us know:
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Where the property is
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
We do not publish a price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, we send you a clear quote for your job. To arrange one, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
What the job involves on each surface
Linear gaps
Long, narrow gaps appear where walls meet slabs and ceilings. They’re sealed with a fire-rated sealant over backing where the detail calls for it.
Plasterboard walls
Plasterboard partitions are common in flats, offices and conversions. We use a product tested in that kind of wall for each gap size.
For landlords and businesses
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements.
From a single let to a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
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Can I do it myself?
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
How the visit works
All our tools and materials come with us in the van, so there’s nothing for you to buy. After a quick look at the joints together, the area is protected and the work begins. Most jobs take from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access. In Ilford, flats, stairs and shared entrances are part of the routine. If the building has a concierge, managing agent or access rules, tell us when you book.
- We begin by agreeing the list of gaps from your assessor’s or designer’s requirements.
- 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 for your files.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
How to get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: let us know what needs doing and where, and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help us understand the job.
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Commercial buildings in Ilford
There are hotels and other places to stay in and around Ilford. For hotels, a room-by-room programme keeps most rooms in use while the work goes on. Many London buildings have tight access and loading restrictions, so out-of-hours working can be arranged where needed.
Community buildings like St Alban's Church are part of the picture too: gaps around pipes and cables are worth checking after any building work there. Ilford is in London, so parking needs planning: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when you book. For landlords with property near Ilford station, fire-rated sealant around pipes and cables through walls and floors needs making good whenever new services go through.
Ilford is about 4 miles east of Leyton, in Greater London. Anywhere in IG1, we can carry out fire rated sealant at your property. Our Greater London coverage runs to 764 places, and Ilford is one of them. We also work in London, around 8 miles away.
Work in IG1, IG3, IG2 and E12 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Station Road, Axon Place and Hainault Street. You will find Ilford on the A118, so it’s easy for us to get to with everything needed for fire rated sealant. We also cover the places around Ilford: Cranbrook (1 mile north-west), Loxford (1 mile south), Seven Kings (1 mile north-east), Manor Park (1 mile south-west) and Little Ilford (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (8 miles south-west), City of Westminster (10 miles west), Marylebone (10 miles west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles west) and Shoreditch (7 miles west).
Local landmarks in Ilford
In Ilford, that means homes and buildings near Great Spoon of Ilford pub, The Ursuline Academy Ilford and South Park, among other places. Ilford has its own railway station: Ilford station. Nearby you’ll also find Gallions Reach Shopping Park (3.5 miles south) and Redbridge Museum (under half a mile south-west). Not far away are Hollow Pond and Ripple Nature Reserve.
Your questions about fire rated sealant in Ilford
Is parking a problem for a job in Ilford?
It can be, so it helps to tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when you book. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Do you work in hotels near Ilford?
Yes, we work for hotels as well as homes and businesses. Rooms can be done a few at a time, so the building stays open.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No. The old sealant always comes out first, so the new sealant bonds properly.
Do the sealants smell?
Sometimes, a little. It fades as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
Do you carry out fire risk assessments?
No, assessment isn’t something we do. Once you have a specification or action list from your assessor or designer, we can quote for the fire-rated sealant items.
What fire rating will the seal have?
That is not something we state or certify. The requirement comes from your assessor, designer or building control, and we apply a product tested for it, recording the locations and products.
What do you put in the joint?
It depends on the joint: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on where the joints are. Inside work needs someone to give us access.
When it isn’t the sealant
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Construction that does not provide fire resistance on its own
- Issuing a fire rating or certificate for a building
- Fire risk assessments, which need a qualified assessor
Not sure which it is? You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Linear gaps
- Service penetrations
- Flats & HMOs
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Door frames
- Plasterboard & masonry