Buckinghamshire · England
Fire Rated Sealant in Latimer
Problem with your fire-stopping gaps in Latimer? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, with a one-year guarantee.
- Unsealed gaps around fire door frames
- Gaps left after a refit or conversion
- Damaged fire sealant left by other trades
What affects the cost of fire rated sealant
Jobs vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- The number and length of the joints
- The number of rooms or windows
- Any mould that needs treating
- Which sealant suits the joint
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 the work is at height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
What we need to know
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Please mention:
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- A few pictures by email, if you can
Every job is quoted individually. Simply phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and describe the job and send pictures if you have them.
Fire rated sealant in Latimer
Intumescent sealant looks much like any other sealant until it gets hot; then it swells to help close the gap. Which product suits a gap depends on its width, the materials either side and what runs through it, so we work to the manufacturer’s details. If you’re dealing with gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls and fire seals that have cracked with movement, we can help.
Work in a small place like Latimer is planned ahead, journey included, so the job can fit around bookings, guests or opening times where possible.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right with it in that time, tell us and we will put it right.
- Where
- Latimer (HP5)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Latimer
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Can I do it myself?
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone will not bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
Common problems we fix in Latimer
Many open fire-stopping gaps are made after the building is finished. New cables, pipes and data runs go through walls and ceilings and the hole round the new service isn’t always sealed again.
The most common problems we see are:
- Old fire sealant that has split or come away
- Seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers
- Joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey
- Door frames with gaps between frame and wall
Rented homes near Chalfont & Latimer station change hands often, and new cables or pipes through a fire-resisting wall leave a gap that needs the right sealant.
What your quote should include
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- Is VAT in the price?
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
What we can’t put right
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what sealant cannot fix:
- Certifying a building or signing off its fire safety
- Problems with the door itself rather than the gap around the frame
- Fire risk assessments, which need a qualified assessor
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly.
Where we work in Latimer
- Service penetrations
- Flats & HMOs
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Door frames
- Linear gaps
How the visit works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point us to the joints and we’ll get on with it. The job generally takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are from start to finish. Somewhere as small as Latimer, access is often the only tricky part. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- 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.
- 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
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
How to get a quote
Need a quote? Please call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us about the job. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
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Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Tell us the address, the job and how access works.
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. We can quote for more than one property at once.
Different surfaces, different methods
Plasterboard walls
Many fire-resisting walls in flats, offices and conversions are plasterboard. The sealant has to be one tested in plasterboard.
Flats and HMOs
Flats and HMOs rely on fire separation between homes and the common parts. We seal the gaps your assessor has identified, flat by flat if needed.
Questions from Latimer
I let a flat near Chalfont & Latimer station. Can you help?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we will send you a clear quote.
Can you do fire rated sealant in Latimer?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Latimer is part of that. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job, and we will give you a clear price.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No. Fresh sealant does not stick to old sealant, and it traps any mould or water underneath. We remove it all first.
Do the sealants smell?
That depends on the sealant. Some smell for a while, some hardly at all, and any smell fades as they cure.
Can you tell me which gaps need fire stopping?
No. Your fire risk assessor, designer or building control decides that. We apply fire-rated sealant to the requirements they set.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on where the joints are. Inside work needs someone to give us access, and for outside work we’ll agree access with you when we book.
What does intumescent mean?
An intumescent material expands when it’s heated. Intumescent sealants are a type of fire-rated sealant, and the choice depends on the gap.
Do you work in flats, HMOs and commercial buildings?
Yes, in flats, HMOs, schools, offices and other buildings, occupied or empty. Let us know the building’s hours and we will plan the work to suit.
Fire rated sealant in Latimer: local notes
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.
Schools such as Little Chalfont Primary School are buildings too, and service openings in fire-resisting walls need checking after any refurbishment. If you look after a church, hall or community building such as Church of St Mary Magdalene, gaps around pipes and cables are worth checking after any building work there.
Latimer is about 2 miles east of Amersham, in Buckinghamshire. From the centre of Latimer to the outskirts, fire rated sealant is available for homes and businesses alike, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Our area takes in 263 places across Buckinghamshire, large and small. London is on our list too, around 23 miles away.
Every address in HP5 is within our area for fire rated sealant. Local streets include Spring Close, The Grove and The Ridings, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Latimer, we cover Little Chalfont (1 mile south-west), Chenies (1 mile east), Flaunden (2 miles north-east), Belsize (2 miles north-east) and Chorleywood (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (15 miles north-west), High Wycombe (9 miles south-west), Chesham (3 miles north-west), Marlow (12 miles south-west), Beaconsfield (6 miles south-west) and Chalfont St Peter (5 miles south).
Landmarks near Latimer
In Latimer, that means homes and buildings near Dr Challoner's High School, among other places. Latimer’s nearest station is Chalfont & Latimer station, about 1 mile south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Amersham Hospital (3.1 miles south-west) and Amersham Fair Organ Museum (1.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Sarratt Bottom nature reserve.