Kent · England
Fire-rated sealant in Scragged Oak, Kent
Professional fire rated sealant in and around Scragged Oak, with every bit of old sealant taken out first.
- Standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap
- Linear gaps at the head of walls
- Open gaps behind door architraves
About our fire rated sealant in Scragged Oak
Filling a fire-stopping gap with standard silicone or caulk does not make it fire-rated. We cut out the wrong material and the gap is resealed with a product tested for that use. If you’re dealing with standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap and gaps where walls meet ceilings or slabs, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
For a small place like Scragged Oak, the journey and timings are agreed in advance, so it can be fitted around guests, customers or events where possible.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee, large or small.
- Place
- Scragged Oak (ME14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before we start
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we are called out for in Scragged Oak
A lot of fire stopping is out of sight: in ceiling voids, service risers and behind boxing. Because nobody sees it, gaps go unnoticed until an assessor or surveyor looks.
The most common problems we see are:
- Open gaps behind door architraves
- Gaps where walls meet ceilings or slabs
- Joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey
- Open holes round services passing through fire walls
If you look after a church, hall or community building such as Church of St Peter, service openings in its walls need the right fire-rated sealant, as in any building.
Before you book anyone
- How much experience the applicator has
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- What insurance they hold
- Is VAT in the price?
What happens if it’s left?
Sealant is not the fix for every opening. Big openings, bundles of cables and plastic pipes may need batts, collars or wraps instead. We’ll say so if a gap needs something other than sealant. In a small place like Scragged Oak, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Doing several joints on one visit usually makes better use of the time than several visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. We’ll send you a clear quote for the lot.
Why Scragged Oak customers choose us
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
Read our cost guide or what customers say.
Towns and villages near Scragged Oak
Other services in Scragged Oak
How the visit works
We bring everything the job needs with us, so there’s nothing for you to buy. After a quick look at the joints together, we protect the area and start. It normally takes from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access. For a village or hamlet like Scragged Oak, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- We begin by agreeing the list of gaps from your assessor’s or designer’s requirements.
- 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.
- Every location is recorded with the product used.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Move anything stored near the joints
Ask for a quote
For a quote, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the location and a short description of the problem. We’ll send you a clear quote before any work starts.
Advice
Landlord and commercial work in Scragged Oak
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy. Several properties can go on one quote.
If you manage several properties in or around Scragged Oak, several properties can be quoted together. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs.
Fire rated sealant around Scragged Oak
Workplaces and the common parts of blocks of flats in England need a fire risk assessment under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and gaps around services are often picked up there. We work to the specification you are given, installing the product to its tested details.
Rented homes near Bearsted station change hands often, and fire-rated sealant around pipes and cables through walls and floors needs making good whenever new services go through.
Scragged Oak is about 3 miles south-east of Chatham, in Kent. Anywhere in ME14, we cover fire rated sealant for homes and businesses. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent. We also work in Chelmsford, around 29 miles away.
All of ME14 is covered for fire rated sealant. We also cover Lower Cox Street (1 mile south-east), Kemsley Street (1 mile north), Bredhurst (1 mile north-west), Dunn Street (1 mile north-west) and Lidsing (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (6 miles east), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Faversham (13 miles east), Northfleet (13 miles north-west) and Minster (11 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Scragged Oak
Typical jobs here are in homes near Levan Strice and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Bearsted station, about 3.2 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Allington Castle (3.8 miles south-west) and KIMS hospital (2.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Scragged Oak includes Detling Hill and Burham Down.
Surface by surface
Door frames
We deal with the gap around the frame, not the door. Doors, seals and closers are for a door specialist, and we’ll say if we spot a problem with them.
Masonry and concrete
Preparation counts on brick, block and concrete. The gap is cleaned and backed where required before applying the sealant.
Keeping the joints in good condition
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Never patch a fire seal with standard sealant
- Get damaged fire seals looked at promptly
- Include hidden areas like risers in routine checks
- Plan fire stopping into any work that goes through walls or floors
Leave the sealant to cure fully before painting near it. Not every fire-rated sealant takes paint, so ask us which we used.
It’s easiest to seal gaps while they’re few and easy to reach. Leave them and each new job adds another hole and the list grows.
Scragged Oak: your questions answered
Do you work for landlords with property near Bearsted station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can go on one quote. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the details for a clear quote.
Do you cover Scragged Oak for fire rated sealant?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Scragged Oak is part of that. You can call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and let us know what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No, it won’t last. It can look neat for a few weeks, but the new bead soon lifts. The old sealant has to come out completely.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with our work in that time, tell us and we will put it right.
Can you tell me how many minutes the seal will last?
We don’t certify fire stopping or quote ratings. We apply the specified product to the manufacturer’s details and list the locations and products for you.
Should I try DIY first?
That depends on the joint. Work at height, movement joints, fire-rated gaps and large areas are best left to a professional, while a short indoor joint may be within reach.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. We are fully insured.
What sealant do you use?
The product depends on the job: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
What we can’t put right
We will not take on work that will not last, so here’s what sealant can’t put right:
- Big openings where sealant alone is not the tested solution
- Fire risk assessments, which need a qualified assessor
- Doors that aren’t fire doors in the first place
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Door frames
- Service penetrations
- Linear gaps
- Flats & HMOs
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Plasterboard & masonry