Hampshire · England
Fire Rated Sealant in Bighton
Problem with your fire-stopping gaps in Bighton? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, with a one-year guarantee.
- Gaps filled with a product that is not fire-rated
- Gaps left after a refit or conversion
- Fire stopping disturbed by later work
How we handle fire rated sealant in Bighton
Intumescent sealant looks much like any other sealant until it gets hot; then it swells to help close the gap. Which product suits a gap depends on its width, the materials either side and what runs through it, so we follow the tested detail for each one. We’re often asked to deal with gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls and seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers, on door frames, flats & HMOs and pipe & cable gaps.
If you have holiday lets, a converted barn used for business or a community building near Bighton, the washrooms, kitchens and any fire-rated joints need the same care as a big site.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months, in Bighton and everywhere else we cover.
- Location
- Bighton (SO24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Workplaces and buildings in Bighton
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 look after a building such as Perins School, service openings in fire-resisting walls need checking after any refurbishment.
Bighton is about 7 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Every kind of property in Bighton is covered for fire rated sealant. The work is guaranteed for a year. Bighton is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover for fire rated sealant. Our Southampton page covers work nearby.
Work in SO24 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. If you’re just outside Bighton, we cover Old Alresford (1 mile west), Upper Wield (3 miles north-east), Northington (3 miles north-west), Totford (3 miles north-west) and Brown Candover (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (11 miles north), Winchester (9 miles west), Eastleigh (13 miles south-west), Horndean (15 miles south), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (7 miles north-east).
Near you in Bighton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Three Horseshoes Public House and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (2.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Red Hill.
Towns and villages near Bighton
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What affects the quote in Bighton
Your quote is based on your job. We look at:
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Access and height
- When we can work, for business premises
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
Leaving a failed joint generally makes the job bigger, not smaller. If you are unsure, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email for an honest opinion and a quote.
What we need to know
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Roughly how big the job is
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll talk you through the work and give you a clear price.
Common problems we fix in Bighton
Much fire stopping is hidden: in ceiling voids, service risers and behind boxing. Because nobody sees it, gaps go unnoticed until an assessor or surveyor looks.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Unsealed gaps where pipes and cables go through a wall
- Standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap
- Sealant items on a fire risk assessment action list
- Fire stopping disturbed by later work
Community buildings like Church of All Saints are part of the picture too: older buildings that have had new heating or wiring often have service gaps worth checking.
Comparing quotes
- What product goes in the joint
- Whether you can choose the colour
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- Whether they’re fully insured
Aftercare tips
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. Our tips:
- Plan fire stopping into any work that goes through walls or floors
- Do not paint over fire sealant until it has cured
- Keep photos of seals that will be hidden
- Look in service cupboards and ceiling voids from time to time
Include fire stopping in your regular building checks. Watch for cracking, gaps or seals that have been disturbed and have them put right.
Any job that breaks through a wall or ceiling should include resealing. Catching it then saves a separate visit later.
The process
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Point us to the joints and we will get on with it. The job generally takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are from start to finish. In a small place like Bighton, access is normally the main thing to plan. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- Before starting, we go through the specification or action list with you.
- We measure every gap and note what it’s in and what passes through.
- Any non-fire-rated filler is removed.
- We fit backing where needed and apply the fire-rated sealant to depth.
- We hand over a list of locations and products.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
Ask for a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and add photos by email if you can.
Related advice
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are a few things sealant will not fix:
- Sign-off of the building, which sits with building control or your assessor
- Problems with the door itself rather than the gap around the frame
- A wall that is not a fire-resisting element to begin with
If you are not sure, just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
What we seal
- Linear gaps
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Service penetrations
- Flats & HMOs
- Door frames
DIY versus a professional finish
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
FAQs for Bighton
Is Bighton in your area for fire rated sealant?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Bighton is part of that. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and let us know what needs doing.
Is there a guarantee on fire rated sealant in Bighton?
All our work, in Bighton and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We’re also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes, we can. Several rooms, windows or areas can go on one quote.
Are you insured?
Yes. We’re fully insured, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Can you tell me how many minutes the seal will last?
Ratings and certificates are not something we issue. The performance comes from the product’s tested details and the specification from your assessor or designer, and we install to them.
What does intumescent mean?
An intumescent material expands when it’s heated. Many fire-rated sealants work this way, but not all.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
Our base is in Crawley, and we work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Different surfaces, different methods
Door frames
Frame gaps are usually hidden behind the architrave. We seal any open gap to the product’s tested details so the architrave can be refitted.
Masonry and concrete
Preparation counts on brick, block and concrete. The gap is cleaned and backed where required.