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Fire-rated sealant in Newnham, Kent
Our applicators work in Newnham on intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly.
- Open holes round services passing through fire walls
- Fire seals that have cracked with movement
- Ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed
Do you need fire rated sealant in Newnham?
Sealant applied too thin, without the backing its detail needs, or onto dust will not perform as it was tested. Rushed fire stopping is common, especially where it was squeezed in at the end of a project.
Look out for any of the following:
- Gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls
- Gaps left after a refit or conversion
- Open joints along the top of partitions
- Unsealed gaps around fire door frames
If you look after a building such as Eastling Primary School, service openings in fire-resisting walls need checking after any refurbishment.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long to leave it before use
- Are they insured?
- How hidden problems are handled
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
Fire rated sealant for homes and businesses in Newnham
Until it’s heated, intumescent sealant behaves like an ordinary sealant; in a fire it expands into the joint. Which product suits a gap depends on its width, the materials either side and what runs through it. We work on plasterboard & masonry, linear gaps and pipe & cable gaps, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps left after a refit or conversion and ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed.
Somewhere as small as Newnham, commercial jobs tend to be pubs, holiday lets, farm buildings or halls rather than offices. Each still needs sound sealant in its washrooms and kitchens, and fire-rated joints where services pass through walls.
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.
- Where
- Newnham (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Quotes for fire rated sealant in Newnham
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- Working hours on commercial sites
- The amount of work
- Access and height
- The number of rooms or windows
No two jobs are quite the same, so we quote each one individually. 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.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- Whether it has been sealed before
- Whether it’s a home or a business
It all starts with a short chat. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is. When it suits you, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
How to look after the new joints
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Don’t paint over fire sealant until it has cured
- Plan fire stopping into any work that goes through walls or floors
- Don’t fill fire-stopping gaps with ordinary foam or silicone
- Photograph sealed gaps before they’re covered up
Do not add foam, filler or ordinary sealant over a fire seal. If it needs repair, use the same type of product. Ask us if you are not sure which product was used.
When you plan work that goes through walls or ceilings, plan the fire stopping too. Doing it at the time avoids leaving gaps behind.
For landlords and businesses
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
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.
Nearby places to Newnham
Also in Newnham
Workplaces and buildings in Newnham
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 work to the specification you’re given, installing the product to its tested details.
If you look after a church, hall or community building such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, gaps around pipes and cables are worth checking after any building work there. For landlords with property near Teynham station, any gap left by new services in shared walls should be closed with a fire-rated product.
Newnham is about 4 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. If you need fire rated sealant in Newnham, please ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email for a quick quote. We’re based in Crawley and cover Kent. 922 places in Kent are on our list, from the larger towns to small villages. We also work in Chelmsford, about 34 miles from Newnham.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area for fire rated sealant. Streets in the area include The Street, Sharsted Hill and Newnham Lane, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out fire rated sealant in Doddington (1 mile west), Wichling (2 miles west), Bluetown (2 miles west), Hollybushes (3 miles west) and Payden Street (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (5 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Newnham
In Newnham, that means homes and buildings near The George Inn and Doddington Place Gardens, among other places. The nearest railway station is Teynham station, roughly 3.4 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (under half a mile north-east).
How it works
Once we are on site, we compare the joints with what we discussed. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. Most jobs then take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are. Somewhere like Newnham needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- We go through the gaps on your list or survey and check each one’s size and substrate.
- 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.
- Fire-rated or intumescent sealant is applied to the right depth and tooled.
- We record the locations and products used for your records.
Getting ready for the visit
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Move anything stored near the joints
Ask for a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know what needs doing and where and its rough size. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand, and we’ll come back to you with a quote.
Related advice
When something else is needed
To be straight with you, some problems need a different trade:
- Sign-off of the building, which sits with building control or your assessor
- Deciding what fire stopping a building needs
- Doors that aren’t fire doors in the first place
If in doubt, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will say what we think before booking.
Where we work in Newnham
- Door frames
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Linear gaps
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Service penetrations
- Flats & HMOs
Newnham: your questions answered
Do you cover Newnham for fire rated sealant?
Yes, Newnham is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and let us know what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
I let a flat near Teynham station. Can you help?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can go on one quote. You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us with the details for a clear quote.
Do you take on fire stopping in schools and offices?
Yes. We regularly work in flats, HMOs, schools and offices while they’re in use. Out-of-hours work can be arranged where it’s needed.
Do you do fire sealant around door frames?
Yes, where the gap suits a sealant detail. Our work is the gap around the frame.
What fire rating will the seal have?
That is not something we state or certify. Your specification sets the requirement, and we fit a product whose tested details meet it.
Are you insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work.
How do I get a quote for fire rated sealant in Newnham?
The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Call for a quick quote and we will talk you through it.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Just the basics: the address or postcode, what’s wrong and any access issues. After that, simply phone 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Different surfaces, different methods
Door frames
Behind most architraves is a gap between frame and wall. Where it’s open, we seal it to the product’s details for that gap size before the trim goes back.
Masonry and concrete
Preparation counts on brick, block and concrete. The gap is cleaned and backed where required.