Hampshire · England
Emery Down Fire Rated Sealant
Fire-stopping gaps in Emery Down need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Gaps where walls meet ceilings or slabs
- Seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers
- Ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed
Honest limits
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Sign-off of the building, which sits with building control or your assessor
- Assessing a building’s fire safety
- Big openings where sealant alone isn’t the tested solution
If in doubt, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will say what we think before you book.
Where we work in Emery Down
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Flats & HMOs
- Service penetrations
- Door frames
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Linear gaps
Fire rated sealant in Emery Down
Where services or frames pass through a fire-resisting wall or floor, the gap around them needs a fire-rated seal. Each gap is sealed to the product maker’s tested detail for its size and substrate, and we can record what went where. We work on linear gaps, pipe & cable gaps and flats & HMOs, and common reasons people get in touch are ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed and cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant.
Work in a small place like Emery Down is planned ahead, journey included, so the job can fit around bookings, guests or opening times where possible.
A 12-month guarantee comes as standard.
- Location
- Emery Down (SO43)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Why deal with it now?
Squirting in whichever sealant is nearest does not make a fire seal. A fire-rated product only performs as tested when it’s installed to its tested detail, so both the product and the method matter. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Emery Down, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A few things move the cost up or down: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, whether mould needs treating, and whether we need extra access for height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Why us?
- Old sealant always removed completely
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- We leave the area clean and tidy
Take a look at what affects the cost or what customers say.
Places near Emery Down
What else we do in Emery Down
Your questions about fire rated sealant in Emery Down
Is Emery Down within the area you cover?
Yes, Emery Down is covered. We work across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you work for hotels and guest houses in Emery Down?
Yes, hotels and guest houses are among the places we work. A room-by-room programme keeps most rooms in use while the work goes on.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it often makes sense. Doing several areas at once is normally more efficient.
Do you offer different sealant colours?
Yes. Sealants come in white, clear, grey and other colours, and we’ll agree it with you first.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are fully insured.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Let us know what needs doing and where, with photos by email if possible. We will ask anything else we need to know.
Will there be a smell?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures. Opening a window helps.
Where are you based?
We are a Crawley-based firm, with over 20 years’ experience. Our area covers South East England, London and Scotland.
What the job involves on each surface
Linear gaps
Head-of-wall gaps are often hidden above suspended ceilings. We work along the whole run so there are no open sections left.
Masonry and concrete
Preparation counts on brick, block and concrete. The gap is cleaned and backed where required before the sealant goes in.
Aftercare tips
How long the joints last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Tell trades working in the building that fire seals must be put back
- File the fire-stopping record where your assessor can find it
- Allow for resealing whenever new services are run
- Flag any open gap you spot round a pipe or cable
File the record of locations and products with your fire safety paperwork. It helps whoever checks the building next.
Open gaps don’t only matter in a fire: they also let noise, draughts and sometimes pests through. Dealing with them early helps with all of these.
Signs you need fire rated sealant in Emery Down
Gaps around door frames are easily missed. The architrave hides the gap between frame and wall, so it’s easy to leave unsealed when doors are changed.
Common reasons people contact us include:
- Unsealed gaps around fire door frames
- Cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant
- Gaps left after a refit or conversion
- Gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls
Managing a site like St Michael and All Angels CofE Infant School? Then gaps opened by contractors for new cabling are a common finding in schools and offices.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if the job turns out different
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- When the joint can take water or movement
DIY versus a professional finish
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions.
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.
What we do, step by step
A visit follows a simple pattern: we look at the joints together, protect the area around them, do the work and clear up. Most jobs take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are. Somewhere like Emery Down needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. 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.
- Unsuitable material such as ordinary foam or silicone is cut out and the gap cleaned.
- The specified fire-rated sealant goes in over any backing its detail requires.
- Every location is recorded with the product used for your files.
Before we arrive
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
Getting a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we’ll explain how we’d tackle it. Whenever you are ready, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
Related advice
Fire rated sealant in Emery Down: local notes
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 work to the specification you’re given, installing the product to its tested details. There are hotels and other places to stay in and around Emery Down. For hotels, a room-by-room programme keeps most rooms in use while the work goes on.
Letting a property close to Ashurst New Forest station? Then new cables or pipes through a fire-resisting wall leave a gap that needs the right sealant. Community buildings like Christ Church are part of the picture too: older buildings that have had new heating or wiring often have service gaps worth checking.
Emery Down is about 5 miles south-west of Totton, in Hampshire. If you need fire rated sealant in Emery Down, please ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email for a quick quote. We cover Hampshire from our Crawley base. Across Hampshire, we cover 683 places, Emery Down among them. There’s also a page for Southampton, roughly 9 miles from Emery Down.
We cover every part of the SO43 postcode area for fire rated sealant. You will find streets such as Garden Close, Northerwood Avenue and Silver Street, all of which we cover. Other places close to Emery Down include Lyndhurst (1 mile east), Balmerlawn (3 miles south), Ashurst (4 miles north-east), Brockenhurst (4 miles south) and Colbury (4 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastleigh (12 miles north-east), Totton (5 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles east), Lymington (8 miles south) and Romsey (10 miles north-east).
Near you in Emery Down
We work in homes and buildings around The Swan Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Emery Down is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 2.9 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ashurst Hospital (3.1 miles north-east) and National Dairy Museum (3.9 miles east). The countryside around Emery Down includes Copythorne Common.