Southampton · England
Fire-rated sealant in Bassett, Southampton
Problem with your fire-stopping gaps in Bassett? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Sealant items on a fire risk assessment action list
- New service routes left unsealed after building work
- Gaps where walls meet ceilings or slabs
About our fire rated sealant in Bassett
Deciding which gaps need fire stopping is not our role; your assessor, designer or building control sets that out. Our part is applying the specified sealant carefully, to the right depth and with the right backing. Common call-outs are for gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls and gaps flagged on a fire risk assessment, on pipe & cable gaps, plasterboard & masonry and flats & HMOs.
Around a place like Bassett, halls, schools and small businesses all have washrooms and kitchens used by many people. Sealant and fire-rated joints there matter as much as in any larger building.
You’re covered for a year from the day we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
- Location
- Bassett (SO16, SO17, SO15)
- Region
- Southampton
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Keeping the joints in good condition
How long the joints last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Plan fire stopping into any work that goes through walls or floors
- Ask which product was used before you paint
- Check risers, ceiling voids and cupboards during building checks
- Ask every contractor to reseal any fire stopping they disturb
Leave the sealant to cure fully before painting near it. Not every fire-rated sealant takes paint, so ask us which we used.
If a fire risk assessment has flagged a gap, don’t leave it for the next one. Get it sealed and recorded so the item can be closed.
How we quote for fire rated sealant
Call for a quick quote. What matters most is:
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The number of rooms or windows
- Any mould that needs treating
- The size of the job
Leaving a failed joint generally makes the job bigger, not smaller, because water and mould keep working on it. If you are unsure, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will give you an honest view and a quote.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical detail. Just tell us:
- If someone has resealed it before
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- What’s wrong with the joints now
Getting a quote is simple: tell us what needs doing and where and its rough size. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we will come back to you with a quote.
Why deal with it now?
Squirting in whichever sealant is nearest does not make a fire seal. Fire-rated products are tested in set gap sizes, depths and substrates, so both the product and the method matter. In a smaller place like Bassett, wherever a wall is exposed, a failed outside joint is a real source of damp. Inside, a split seal lets water into floors and panels just as it would anywhere.
The cost reflects the work involved, not a rough estimate. That’s why we ask a few questions first.
Why Bassett clients choose us
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- One-year guarantee on every job
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
See what affects the cost and what customers say.
Bassett: your questions answered
Do you cover Bassett for fire rated sealant?
Yes, Bassett is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us what needs doing, and we will send you a clear quote.
I let a flat near Swaythling station. Can you help?
Yes, we work for landlords and letting agents. Just call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we will send you a clear quote.
Will it make a mess?
No. The area is protected while we work and cleaned up afterwards.
Is there any odour?
Some sealants have a smell while they cure, which fades as it sets. Opening a window helps.
Do you certify the fire stopping?
That isn’t something we state or certify. Your specification sets the requirement, and we apply a product tested for it, recording the locations and products.
Where are you based?
Our base is in Crawley, and we cover South East England, London and all of Scotland.
Is standard sealant good enough for a fire gap?
No. A gap that needs fire stopping needs a tested fire-rated product.
Can I do it myself?
It depends on the job. 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.
When something else is needed
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Issuing a fire rating or certificate for a building
- Assessing a building’s fire safety
- Fire doors that need new seals, closers or hardware
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we seal
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Door frames
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Flats & HMOs
- Linear gaps
- Service penetrations
What the job involves on each surface
Masonry and concrete
Preparation counts on brick, block and concrete. The gap is cleaned and backed where required before the sealant goes in.
Flats and HMOs
In flats and HMOs, the walls and floors between homes and common areas need sealing where services pass through. We seal the gaps your assessor has identified, flat by flat if needed.
What fire rated sealant looks like in Bassett
For seaside hotels, guest houses and holiday lets around Bassett, busy months put washrooms and kitchens under pressure, so it’s worth checking the sealant before the busiest weeks. 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.
For landlords with property near Swaythling station, new cables or pipes through a fire-resisting wall leave a gap that needs the right sealant. Community buildings like St Michael and All Angels Church are part of the picture too: older buildings that have had new heating or wiring often have service gaps worth checking. Schools such as Cantell School are buildings too, and fire-stopping around service openings should be restored whenever new services go in.
Bassett is about 2 miles north-west of Southampton, in Southampton. If you need fire rated sealant in Bassett, please call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email for a quick quote. We cover Southampton from our Crawley base. Our area takes in 40 places across Southampton.
Every address in SO16, SO17 and SO15 is within our area for fire rated sealant, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Burgess Road, Pointout Road and Chetwynd Road. If you are just outside Bassett, we cover Highfield (1 mile south-east), Lordswood (1 mile west), Chilworth (1 mile north), Coxford (1 mile west) and Shirley (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Thornhill (4 miles south-east), Chartwell Green (3 miles east), Harefield (3 miles south-east), Itchen (3 miles south-east), Sholing (4 miles south-east) and Woolston (4 miles south-east).
Near you in Bassett
We work in homes and buildings around The Bellemoor pub, Southampton Common and Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton. The closest station to Bassett is Swaythling station, about 1.5 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Netley Castle (4.9 miles south-east) and Foresters Museum & Archive (2.1 miles south). For a walk, there’s Flexford Nature Reserve.
How it works
Good joint work is mostly preparation, and we don’t rush it. 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 Bassett, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. If the work is outside, the weather plays a part, as sealant needs a dry surface.
- 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.
- Unsuitable material such as ordinary foam or silicone is cut out 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 records.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Tell us about any water getting in
Get a quote
There’s no standard price list. Instead, we send you a clear quote for your job. To get started, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Other services in Bassett
DIY versus a professional finish
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.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.