Hampshire · England
Chute Forest Fire Rated Sealant
Intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations for Chute Forest, backed by a 12-month guarantee. Ask us for a quote.
- Unsealed gaps where pipes and cables go through a wall
- Gaps flagged on a fire risk assessment
- Fire stopping disturbed by later work
When to call us in Chute Forest
Sealant applied too thin, without the backing its detail needs, or onto dust won’t perform as it was tested. We see plenty of fire stopping that was hurried particularly when it was the last job before handover.
Common reasons people contact us include:
- Damaged fire sealant left by other trades
- Open gaps behind door architraves
- Open joints along the top of partitions
- Joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey
Letting a property close to Andover station? Then fire-rated sealant around pipes and cables through walls and floors needs making good whenever new services go through.
What to look for in a quote
- What guarantee comes with the work
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- Who turns up on the day
- When the joint can take water or movement
Fire rated sealant for homes and businesses in Chute Forest
A fire seal relies on being installed the way it was tested: correct depth, correct backing and a product suited to the surfaces. That is the part we focus on, one gap at a time. We work on plasterboard & masonry, pipe & cable gaps and service penetrations, and the jobs we see most are new service routes left unsealed after building work and old fire sealant that has split or come away.
Somewhere as small as Chute Forest, commercial jobs tend to be pubs, holiday lets, farm buildings or halls rather than offices. They all have washrooms, kitchens and service openings that need the right sealant.
Big or small, it’s backed by our one-year guarantee in Chute Forest and across Hampshire.
- Place
- Chute Forest (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear price before we start
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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Keeping the joints in good condition
Good habits help new joints last longer. A few tips:
- Photograph sealed gaps before they’re covered up
- Include fire stopping when you schedule refits
- Get damaged fire seals looked at promptly
- Check whether a sealant can be painted before decorating over it
Keep the record we give you with the building’s fire safety documents. It helps whoever checks the building next.
An open gap isn’t only a fire issue: noise, draughts and even pests can come through too. Dealing with them early helps with all of these.
For landlords and businesses
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too. We can quote a run of properties together.
For anyone letting property in or around Chute Forest, jobs at different addresses can be quoted together. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs.
The process
At the end, we look at the finished work together. The work normally takes a few hours for a handful of gaps, and longer for a whole building, depending on how much there is to do. For a village or hamlet like Chute Forest, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- 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.
- Every location is recorded with the product used for your records.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the area around the work
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
Get a quote
To get a quote, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. We’ll give you a clear price before any work starts.
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Should I try it myself first?
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is.
FAQs for Chute Forest
Can you do fire rated sealant in Chute Forest?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Chute Forest is part of that. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job, and we will give you a clear price.
Do you work for landlords with property near Andover station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can be quoted together. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the details for a clear quote.
Is there any odour?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures, which fades as it sets. Opening a window helps.
What sealant do you use?
Products from Arbo and Everbuild, among others, chosen to suit the joint. We explain the product when we quote.
What information do you need?
Only a few details: where it is, what you’ve noticed and how we reach it. Then ring 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Will we have a record of what was sealed?
Yes. When the job is done, we give you the locations and products. Tell us if your assessor needs it in a particular format.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned.
How long does the job take?
Most jobs take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are. Your quote will say how long we expect yours to take.
Different surfaces, different methods
Door frames
Our work is the joint between frame and wall. Doors, seals and closers are for a door specialist and we’ll mention anything we notice.
Service penetrations
Service penetrations are where new gaps often appear. Old or unsuitable filler comes out before the right sealant goes in.
Quotes for fire rated sealant in Chute Forest
Every job gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- The number of rooms or windows
- When we can work, for business premises
Leaving a failed joint usually makes the job bigger, not smaller. If you are unsure, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will give you an honest view and a quote.
What we need to know
To make quoting easier, let us know:
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- The rough size of the job
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- The address or postcode of the job
Need a quote? Please ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a few details. We will explain what we’d do and send you a clear quote before any work starts.
Commercial buildings in Chute Forest
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 are given, installing the product to its tested details.
For buildings such as St Mary's Church, service openings in its walls need the right fire-rated sealant, as in any building.
Chute Forest is about 5 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. For fire rated sealant in and around Chute Forest, it’s easy to get a quote: please call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email. We are based in Crawley and cover Hampshire. Across Hampshire, we cover 683 places, and Chute Forest is one of them. There’s also a page for Southampton, about 25 miles away.
Jobs for fire rated sealant in SP11 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you’re just outside Chute Forest, we cover Tangley (1 mile north-east), Clanville (1 mile south-east), Upper Chute (2 miles north-west), Redenham (2 miles south) and Appleshaw (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Andover (5 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles west), Ludgershall (3 miles west), Whitchurch (10 miles east), East Anton (5 miles south-east) and Overton (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in Chute Forest
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hatchet Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Andover station, roughly 4.6 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.3 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (2.9 miles west). Open spaces near Chute Forest include Anton Lakes.