Hampshire · England
Fire-rated sealant in Dunbridge, Hampshire
Intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations for Dunbridge, backed by a one-year guarantee. Call for a quick quote.
- Open gaps behind door architraves
- Linear gaps at the head of walls
- Seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers
About our fire rated sealant in Dunbridge
Landlords, managing agents and facilities teams use us for the sealant items on a fire risk assessment for buildings in Dunbridge. If you share the list, we can quote for the gaps that need fire-rated sealant. We’re often asked to deal with gaps left after a refit or conversion and seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers, on door frames, plasterboard & masonry and flats & HMOs.
In a village or hamlet like Dunbridge, 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.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right with it in that time, tell us and we will put it right.
- Where
- Dunbridge (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear price before work begins
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
You don’t need to clear the whole room or building, only the area right around the joints. We protect the rest, and the job takes from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access in most cases. In a small place like Dunbridge, access is normally the main thing to plan. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- We start with the survey or action list, checking the size and surfaces of every gap.
- Anything that isn’t fit for the job comes out, and the gap is cleaned.
- Where the tested detail needs backing or fill, we fit it.
- The sealant goes in to the depth its detail sets, then it’s tooled off.
- Locations and products are noted so you have them on file.
Before we arrive
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
Getting a quote
We quote each job on its own, so start by telling us what you need. Simply ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and describe the job, and photos are welcome.
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Why deal with it now?
Doing it once, properly, beats doing it twice. Work that doesn’t follow the tested detail may have to come out again once someone inspects it. Older cottages and farmhouses around Dunbridge can have timber floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
The cost reflects the work involved, not a rough estimate. That’s why we ask a few questions first.
Why book with us
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- Fully insured
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
See how sealant jobs are priced and our reviews.
What we cannot put right
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
- Big openings where sealant alone is not the tested solution
- Fire risk assessments, which need a qualified assessor
If in doubt, call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will say what we think.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Flats & HMOs
- Linear gaps
- Door frames
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Service penetrations
- Pipe & cable gaps
What affects the quote in Dunbridge
Jobs vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- How easy the joints are to reach
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- The number and length of the joints
Instead of a standard rate, we price the job in front of us: the amount of work, the old material and the access. The price is agreed before we begin.
Asking for a quote
You don’t need to know the technical terms. It helps if you can tell us:
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- What’s wrong with the joints now
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know what needs doing and where and its rough size. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand, and we will come back to you with a quote.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. We recommend:
- Get damaged fire seals looked at promptly
- Take photos of fire stopping before ceilings or boxing go back
- Keep general-purpose foam and caulk away from fire-stopping gaps
- Tell trades working in the building that fire seals must be put back
Any fire seal that’s cut or drilled needs resealing to its tested detail. New services through a sealed wall should include fire stopping in the plan.
Leave a fire-stopping gap open and smoke can move through the building much more easily. Sealing it early is a simple step to take.
Fire rated sealant around Dunbridge
Workplaces and the common parts of blocks of flats in England need a fire risk assessment under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which is often where open fire-stopping gaps are first noticed. We apply fire-rated sealant to the assessor’s or designer’s specification and the product’s tested details.
For buildings such as Church of St Andrew, gaps around pipes and cables are worth checking after any building work there. Rented homes near Mottisfont & Dunbridge station change hands often, and new cables or pipes through a fire-resisting wall leave a gap that needs the right sealant.
Dunbridge is about 4 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Dunbridge can book us for fire rated sealant, old or new, large or small. The work is guaranteed for a year. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, Dunbridge among them. We also work in Southampton, around 10 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for fire rated sealant: SO51. Neighbouring places we cover for fire rated sealant include Mottisfont (1 mile north-east), Kimbridge (1 mile south-east), Stonymarsh (1 mile north-east), Carter's Clay (1 mile south-west) and Lockerley (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south-east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Near you in Dunbridge
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Bear And Ragged Staff Public House, among other places. Dunbridge has its own railway station: Mottisfont & Dunbridge station. A little further out are Romsey Community Hospital (3.9 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.5 miles south-east).
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
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What we are called out for in Dunbridge
Movement in the structure can open gaps too: a seal that cracks or pulls away leaves a path for smoke. Damage from cleaning, knocks and maintenance adds to it.
Look out for any of the following:
- Linear gaps at the head of walls
- Sealant items on a fire risk assessment action list
- Unsealed gaps around fire door frames
- New service routes left unsealed after building work
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Awbridge Primary School, gaps opened by contractors for new cabling are a common finding in schools and offices.
Questions to ask before you book
- How hidden problems are handled
- Are they insured?
- What preparation is included
- What product goes in the joint
Dunbridge: your questions answered
I let a flat near Mottisfont & Dunbridge station. Can you help?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just call 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear price.
Is Dunbridge within the area you cover?
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.
Will you leave a mess?
We keep the work tidy. Nearby surfaces are protected, and we clear up when we are done.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes. Just list everything you need and you’ll get one quote.
Do you take on fire stopping in schools and offices?
Yes, in flats, HMOs, schools, offices and other buildings, occupied or empty. Let us know the building’s hours and we will plan the work to suit.
Can you tell me which gaps need fire stopping?
No. That is for a fire risk assessor, designer or building control. Our job is applying the sealant to their specification.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Where the job is, what the problem is and roughly how big it is. If you can, email a few photos.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No, and we never do. It may look fine at first, but the new bead soon lifts. Removing the old sealant completely is the only lasting way.