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Fire-rated sealant in North Ockendon, Greater London
Fire rated sealant across North Ockendon and nearby, with old sealant always removed completely and a 12-month guarantee.
- New service routes left unsealed after building work
- Gaps where walls meet ceilings or slabs
- Ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed
About our fire rated sealant in North Ockendon
Intumescent sealant looks much like any other sealant until it gets hot; then it swells to help close the gap. The right product depends on the gap size, the substrate and what passes through, so we work to the manufacturer’s details. Typical jobs include gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls and gaps left after a refit or conversion, across pipe & cable gaps, flats & HMOs and plasterboard & masonry.
Commercial work in London comes with its own logistics: loading restrictions, building rules and tight access. For a building in North Ockendon, we agree timings and access before anything starts, and room-by-room programmes can be planned where needed.
Our work is backed for twelve months.
- Place
- North Ockendon (RM14)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Do you need fire rated sealant in North Ockendon?
Movement in the structure can open gaps too: a seal that cracks or pulls away leaves a path for smoke. Damage from cleaning, knocks and maintenance adds to it.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Unsealed gaps where pipes and cables go through a wall
- Holes left by a change of layout
- Damaged fire sealant left by other trades
- Old fire sealant that has split or come away
North Ockendon is in London, so parking needs planning: let us know about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- How long to leave it before use
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
Should I try it myself first?
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
What we cannot put right
We will not take on work that won’t last, so here’s what sealant can’t put right:
- Doors that are not fire doors in the first place
- Fire risk assessments, which need a qualified assessor
- Certifying a building or signing off its fire safety
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we seal
- Linear gaps
- Door frames
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Flats & HMOs
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Service penetrations
Looking after it afterwards
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Photograph sealed gaps before they’re covered up
- Ask which product was used before you paint
- Plan fire stopping into any work that goes through walls or floors
- Never patch a fire seal with standard sealant
File the record of locations and products with your fire safety paperwork. It saves time at the next inspection or assessment.
A gap left open in a fire-resisting wall or floor lets smoke spread in ways the building wasn’t designed for. Sealing it early is a simple step to take.
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.
We work for landlords and agents as well as householders. Sealant work between tenants is a simple way to keep a property in good order.
Nearby places to North Ockendon
Other services in North Ockendon
Workplaces and buildings in North Ockendon
Many London buildings have tight access and loading restrictions, and out-of-hours working is possible to arrange. 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.
If you let a flat or house near Ockendon station, new cables or pipes through a fire-resisting wall leave a gap that needs the right sealant. Schools such as The James Oglethorpe Primary School are buildings too, and service openings in fire-resisting walls need checking after any refurbishment.
North Ockendon is about 3 miles east of Hornchurch, in Greater London. If you need fire rated sealant in North Ockendon, please call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email for a quick quote. We cover Greater London from our Crawley base, North Ockendon included. We cover 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Chelmsford is on our list too, about 16 miles from North Ockendon.
All of RM14 is covered for fire rated sealant. We also cover the places around North Ockendon: Puddle Dock (1 mile north), Cranham (2 miles north-west), Upminster (2 miles north-west), South Ockendon (2 miles south) and Upminster Bridge (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Walthamstow (14 miles west), Whitechapel (15 miles west), Orpington (14 miles south-west), Plaistow (11 miles west), Leyton (13 miles west) and New Cross (15 miles west).
Landmarks near North Ockendon
Around North Ockendon, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Eastbrook School. The closest station to North Ockendon is Ockendon station, roughly 1.5 miles south. A little further out are Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (2.1 miles north-west) and St George's Hospital (3 miles west). Open spaces near North Ockendon include Cranham Marsh.
Surface by surface
Masonry and concrete
Preparation counts on brick, block and concrete. The gap is cleaned and backed where required.
Flats and HMOs
Conversions usually leave a mix of old and new service holes. The gaps on your list are sealed with a fire-rated product and record where they are.
How it works
Most of a good job is in the preparation, so that’s where we spend the time. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. In total, it generally takes from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access. For a job in North Ockendon, 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.
- Before starting, we go through the specification or action list with you.
- Each gap is measured and its substrate and service noted.
- Any non-fire-rated filler is removed and the faces cleaned.
- The specified fire-rated sealant goes in over any backing its detail requires.
- We hand over a list of locations and products for your files.
Before we arrive
- Mention any tricky access
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
Ask for a quote
Want a quote for fire rated sealant? Please phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us about the job. We will explain what we’d do and give you a clear quote before any work starts.
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North Ockendon questions
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Ockendon station?
Yes, we work for landlords and letting agents. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear quote.
Is North Ockendon in your area for fire rated sealant?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and North Ockendon is part of that. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Can you work in occupied buildings?
Yes. Flats, HMOs, offices, schools and other occupied buildings are all part of our work. The order of work and access are planned with you.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Just the basics: the address or postcode, what’s wrong and any access issues. Then call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Are you insured?
Yes, we’re fully insured for domestic and commercial work.
Do I have to be there?
Access is agreed with you when the job is booked. Indoors, that usually means someone at home.
Do you guarantee your work?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with our work in that time, tell us and we will put it right.
Do the sealants smell?
It depends on the product. Some products have a noticeable smell, others very little, and any smell fades as they cure.