Isle of Wight · England
Fire Rated Sealant in Bonchurch
Intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations in Bonchurch, with a 12-month guarantee on every job. Call for a quick quote.
- New service routes left unsealed after building work
- Open joints along the top of partitions
- Fire seals that have cracked with movement
DIY versus a professional finish
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
Fire rated sealant for homes and businesses in Bonchurch
Fire-rated sealant closes the gaps around pipes, cables and frames where they pass through a fire-resisting wall or floor. We apply intumescent and fire-rated sealants to the manufacturer’s tested details for each gap. Typical jobs include gaps flagged on a fire risk assessment and fire stopping disturbed by later work, on pipe & cable gaps, linear gaps and service penetrations.
In a village or hamlet like Bonchurch, commercial work is more likely to be a pub, a farm shop, holiday lets or a village hall than an office block. Each still needs sound sealant in its washrooms and kitchens, and fire-rated joints where services pass through walls.
All our work is covered by a 12-month guarantee, wherever you are in the Isle of Wight.
- Where
- Bonchurch (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Honest limits
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what new sealant will not do:
- Problems with the door itself rather than the gap around the frame
- Construction that does not provide fire resistance on its own
- Issuing a fire rating or certificate for a building
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you honestly.
Where we work in Bonchurch
- Door frames
- Service penetrations
- Flats & HMOs
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Linear gaps
Common problems we fix in Bonchurch
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.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Unsealed gaps where pipes and cables go through a wall
- New service routes left unsealed after building work
- Open joints along the top of partitions
- Standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as St Catherine's School, service openings in fire-resisting walls need checking after any refurbishment.
What to look for in a quote
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- How long to leave it before use
- What guarantee comes with the work
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
The process
Good joint work is mostly preparation, and we do not rush it. Joints are cleaned back and dried before anything new goes in. All told, the work takes a few hours for a handful of gaps, and longer for a whole building. In a small place like Bonchurch, access is usually the main thing to plan. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- We begin by agreeing the list of gaps from your assessor’s or designer’s requirements.
- We measure every gap and note what it’s in and what passes through.
- Any non-fire-rated filler is removed and the faces cleaned.
- We fit backing where needed and apply the fire-rated sealant to depth.
- Every location is recorded with the product used.
Preparing for the visit
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Mention any tricky access
- Clear the area around the work
Getting a quote
If you’re in Bonchurch and need fire rated sealant, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and we will agree the price before any work begins.
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How we quote for fire rated sealant
Your quote is based on your job. We take into account:
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- The amount of work
- The product the joint needs
- The number of rooms or windows
Instead of a standard rate, we price the job in front of us: the amount of work, the old material and the access. You will know the price before we begin.
What to tell us for a quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- If someone has resealed it before
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we will explain how we’d tackle it. Whenever you are ready, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Places near Bonchurch
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Landlords, agents and businesses in Bonchurch
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too. Several sites can go on one quote, and we are fully insured.
For anyone letting property in or around Bonchurch, several properties can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and photos by email help.
Common questions in Bonchurch
Do you cover smaller places like Bonchurch?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our work covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Shanklin station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can be quoted together. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the details for a clear quote.
Can I use normal mastic around a pipe through a fire wall?
No. Ordinary silicone, caulk or foam is not tested as fire stopping. If it’s been used, we remove it and use the right product.
How do I get a quote for fire rated sealant in Bonchurch?
The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Ask us for a quote and we will talk you through it.
Do you seal gaps around fire door frames?
Yes. Gaps behind architraves are a common job for us. Doors, seals and closers need a door specialist.
Is intumescent sealant the same as fire-rated sealant?
Fire-rated is the broad term for sealants tested for fire stopping. Intumescent ones swell in heat, and they’re one of the options. The specification and the tested detail decide which is used.
Where are you based?
We’re a Crawley-based firm. Our area covers South East England, London and Scotland.
Do the sealants smell?
Some sealants have a smell while they cure, which fades as it sets. Opening a window helps.
Fire rated sealant around Bonchurch
For seaside hotels, guest houses and holiday lets around Bonchurch, heavy use in the busy months is hard on washroom and kitchen sealant, and any building work there should leave fire-rated joints made good. Bonchurch has hotels and guest accommodation in and around it. Hotel work can be planned room by room, with out-of-hours working where needed.
Rented homes near Shanklin station change hands often, and fire-rated sealant around pipes and cables through walls and floors needs making good whenever new services go through. Community buildings like Old St. Boniface Church are part of the picture too: gaps around pipes and cables are worth checking after any building work there.
Bonchurch is about 2 miles south of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. Across the PO38 area, our applicators can take on fire rated sealant. We cover 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. We also work in Portsmouth, about 15 miles from Bonchurch.
Work in PO38 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need fire rated sealant at a property on Shore Road, Leeson Road and Bonchurch Village Road or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. We also cover Luccombe Village (1 mile north), Ventnor (1 mile west), Steephill (2 miles west), Wroxall (2 miles north-west) and Shanklin (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newport (9 miles north-west), Ryde (9 miles north), Cowes (12 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles north), East Cowes (12 miles north-west) and Oakfield (8 miles north). Remote and island addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
What’s near Bonchurch
Around Bonchurch, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Bonchurch Inn. For rail, the closest station is Shanklin station, about 2.4 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Sandown Castle (4.3 miles north) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (2.5 miles north). For a walk, there’s Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
What happens if it’s left?
Leaving a gap until a refurbishment comes round can mean years with it open. Sealing the gap now is a contained job on its own and needn’t wait for anything else. Around Bonchurch, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, where water from a failed joint can cause rot if it’s left.
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one gets its own quote. Size, access and the product the joint needs all play a part.
Why Bonchurch clients choose us
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
Read our cost guide and what customers say.