Greater London · England
New Charlton Fire Rated Sealant
Fire rated sealant across New Charlton and nearby, with old sealant always removed completely and a 12-month guarantee.
- Seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers
- Standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap
- Open joints along the top of partitions
Fire rated sealant in New Charlton, done properly
In flats, HMOs, offices and schools, fire stopping is often disturbed by later work. A new cable run or a replaced pipe can leave an open hole behind. Those are the gaps we close, using a tested fire-rated product. If you have damaged fire sealant left by other trades and linear gaps at the head of walls, we can put it right, on door frames, service penetrations and linear gaps alike.
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 New Charlton.
All our work comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Greater London.
- Location
- New Charlton (SE7, SE18, E16)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What fire rated sealant looks like in New Charlton
Commercial buildings in London often have strict access rules and limited loading, so out-of-hours working can be arranged where needed. 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.
If you look after a building such as Royal Greenwich Trust School, service openings in fire-resisting walls need checking after any refurbishment. As a London address, New Charlton can be tricky for parking: let us know about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
New Charlton is about 2 miles north-east of Greenwich, in Greater London. Our applicators cover fire rated sealant for householders, landlords and businesses in New Charlton and the surrounding area, as part of our work across Greater London. 764 places in Greater London are on our list, large and small. There’s also a page for London, roughly 6 miles from New Charlton.
Our applicators cover all of the SE7, SE18 and E16 postcode area for fire rated sealant and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Floyd Road, Priolo Road and Hasted Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around New Charlton: Charlton (1 mile south-east), Westcombe Park (1 mile south-west), Woolwich (1 mile east), Vanbrugh Park Estate (1 mile south-west) and Maze Hill (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-west).
Near you in New Charlton
Around New Charlton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Thames Barrier Park, Thorntree Primary School and The Victoria pub. There’s a railway station in New Charlton itself: Charlton station. Well-known places in the area include Charlton Athletic Museum (within half a mile south) and Greenwich Castle (1.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Gilbert's Pit.
For landlords and businesses
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too. Several sites can go on one quote, and we are fully insured for the work.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
Common questions in New Charlton
Can parking be tricky for a visit in New Charlton?
Parking in New Charlton, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day run more smoothly.
Do you take on hotel work around New Charlton?
Yes, hotels and guest houses are among the places we work. Rooms can be done a few at a time, so the building stays open.
Can I do it myself?
You can, for simple jobs. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
Do you come to New Charlton?
Yes. We work in New Charlton. For a quote, call 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Will we have a record of what was sealed?
Yes. You get a list of where we worked and what we used.
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. It all has to come out first.
Do I need to be at home?
Access is agreed with you when the job is booked. For inside work, that normally means someone being in.
What sealant do you use?
Quality sealants from brands including Arbo and Everbuild, picked for each joint. We explain the product when we quote.
Towns and villages near New Charlton
What else we do in New Charlton
The process
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Show us the job and we’ll take it from there. The job generally takes from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access from start to finish. For a job in New Charlton, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know about parking, the floor we will be working on and any lift or shared entrance.
- Access to each area is agreed so the work can run in order.
- Old, damaged or unsuitable sealant is removed.
- Gaps are cleaned of dust and loose material.
- We apply and tool the sealant to the product’s tested detail.
- Locations and products are written up and any gaps unsuitable for sealant are flagged.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
Getting a quote
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and email photos if that’s easy.
Advice
Aftercare tips
A little care helps the new joints last. We recommend:
- Keep general-purpose foam and caulk away from fire-stopping gaps
- Report cracked or damaged seals as soon as you notice them
- Include fire stopping when you schedule refits
- Store the list of sealed gaps with your building paperwork
Do not drill through or remove a fire seal without putting it back properly. If you need new services through a sealed wall, plan the fire stopping as part of the job.
A flagged gap shouldn’t wait for the next assessment. Have it sealed, then keep the record.
Do you need fire rated sealant in New Charlton?
If the sealant is too shallow, has the wrong backing or sits on a dusty surface, it isn’t installed as tested. Rushed fire stopping is common, especially where it was squeezed in at the end of a project.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap
- Seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers
- Gaps flagged on a fire risk assessment
- Holes left by a change of layout
If you let a flat or house near Charlton station, new cables or pipes through a fire-resisting wall leave a gap that needs the right sealant.
What your quote should include
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- The length of the guarantee
- How long to leave it before use
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
What we cannot put right
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what new sealant will not do:
- Problems with the door itself rather than the gap around the frame
- Assessing a building’s fire safety
- Walls or floors that weren’t built to resist fire
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we seal
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Door frames
- Linear gaps
- Service penetrations
- Flats & HMOs
Why deal with it now?
For some gaps, sealant isn’t the right answer and another system is needed. Large holes, cable bundles and plastic pipes can call for batts, collars or wraps. If a gap is not suitable for sealant, we’ll tell you. In London conversions, one flat’s bathroom is often above another flat’s ceiling, and a slow leak from a failed seal can end up in the flat below. Putting it right early is much less trouble.
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll give you an honest view and a quote.
Why New Charlton clients choose us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- Fully insured
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
Read what affects the cost and what customers say.
DIY versus a professional finish
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into 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.
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.