Greater London · England
Locksbottom Fire Rated Sealant
Fire rated sealant in Locksbottom from a team with over 20 years’ experience. Rated 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews.
- Linear gaps at the head of walls
- Fire seals that have cracked with movement
- Open holes round services passing through fire walls
About our fire rated sealant in Locksbottom
Deciding which gaps need fire stopping isn’t our role; that comes from your fire risk assessor, designer or building control. Our part is applying the specified sealant carefully, to the right depth and with the right backing. We work on linear gaps, plasterboard & masonry and pipe & cable gaps, and people most often call us about damaged fire sealant left by other trades and holes left by a change of layout.
Commercial work in London comes with its own logistics: loading restrictions, building rules and tight access. Timings and access are agreed with the building before work starts in Locksbottom, and room-by-room programmes can be planned where needed.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please phone 0345 464 0079 or email us.
- Place
- Locksbottom (BR6, BR2, BR5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
When it isn’t the sealant
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so here’s what sealant can’t put right:
- Openings too large for sealant, which need batts, boards or another system
- Doors that aren’t fire doors in the first place
- Certifying a building or signing off its fire safety
If in doubt, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will say what we think.
Where we work in Locksbottom
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Door frames
- Flats & HMOs
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Linear gaps
- Service penetrations
Common problems we fix in Locksbottom
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.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey
- Door frames with gaps between frame and wall
- Fire seals that have cracked with movement
- Standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap
For landlords with property near Orpington 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
- How long the guarantee is
- What product goes in the joint
- When the joint can take water or movement
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
How it works
All our tools and materials come with us in the van, so you do not need to buy or prepare anything. Once we’ve agreed what’s being done, we protect the area and start. It normally takes a few hours for a handful of gaps, and longer for a whole building. For a job in Locksbottom, parking and access are the things to plan: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor we are working on and whether there’s a lift.
- We go through the gaps on your list or survey and check each one’s size and substrate.
- 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.
- Locations and products are noted so you have them on file.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Mention any tricky access
Getting 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 email pictures if that is easy.
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How to look after the new joints
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Photograph sealed gaps before they’re covered up
- Ask every contractor to reseal any fire stopping they disturb
- Allow for resealing whenever new services are run
- File the fire-stopping record where your assessor can find it
File the record of locations and products with your fire safety paperwork. It saves time at the next inspection or assessment.
Any job that breaks through a wall or ceiling should include resealing. Catching it then saves a separate visit later.
FAQs for Locksbottom
Can you do fire rated sealant in Locksbottom?
Yes, Locksbottom is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. You can call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and let us know what needs doing, and we will send you a clear quote.
I let a flat near Orpington 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’ll 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.
What information do you need?
Only a few details: where it is, what you’ve noticed and how we reach it. After that, simply call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
Do you do fire sealant around door frames?
Yes, if the gap is within the product’s tested range. Our work is the gap around the frame.
Will there be a smell?
It depends on the product. Some smell for a while, some hardly at all, and any smell fades as they cure.
Is it messy?
We keep the work tidy. We protect what’s around the joints.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes. Tell us about everything you’d like done and we will quote it together.
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Quotes for fire rated sealant in Locksbottom
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We take into account:
- Which sealant suits the joint
- Any mould that needs treating
- Access and height
- The amount of work
What it costs depends on the amount of work, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. We give a clear quote before we start, so you know where you stand.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can tell us:
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- The rough size of the job
It all starts with a short chat. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we will explain how we’d tackle it. When it suits you, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Fire rated sealant around Locksbottom
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. Commercial buildings in London often have strict access rules and limited loading, and out-of-hours working is possible to arrange.
Locksbottom is in London, so parking needs planning: let us know about parking bays, permits or a driveway. Community buildings like St Paul are part of the picture too: older buildings that have had new heating or wiring often have service gaps worth checking.
Locksbottom is about 2 miles south-west of Orpington, in Greater London. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Locksbottom is covered for fire rated sealant. The work is guaranteed for a year. Locksbottom is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work for fire rated sealant. There’s also a page for London, about 11 miles away.
Our applicators cover all of the BR6, BR2 and BR5 postcode area for fire rated sealant. Local streets include Mada Road, Winton Road and Park Avenue. We also cover Crofton (1 mile east), Farnborough (1 mile south-east), Petts Wood (1 mile north-east), Bromley Common (1 mile north-west) and Keston (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (14 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), Kensington (14 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-west).
Near you in Locksbottom
Typical jobs here are in homes near South Park and Darrick Wood School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Orpington station, about 1.2 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Princess Royal University Hospital (0.5 miles south-west) and Crofton Roman Villa (1.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Summer Hill and Downe Bank Nature Reserve.
Different surfaces, different methods
Door frames
Our work is the joint between frame and wall. Doors, seals and closers are for a door specialist and we will mention anything we notice.
Plasterboard walls
Holes in plasterboard are often cut roughly for services. Gaps that are too big for sealant alone need a different detail and we’ll flag it.
Should I try it myself first?
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
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.