West Sussex · England
Fire Rated Sealant in Flansham
Specialist fire rated sealant for Flansham: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Fire stopping disturbed by later work
- Open gaps behind door architraves
- Cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant
Signs you need fire rated sealant in Flansham
If the sealant is too shallow, has the wrong backing or sits on a dusty surface, it isn’t installed as tested. We see plenty of fire stopping that was hurried particularly when it was the last job before handover.
The problems people generally mention when they call are:
- Old fire sealant that has split or come away
- Holes left by a change of layout
- Gaps where walls meet ceilings or slabs
- Joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey
Managing a site like Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School? Then service openings in fire-resisting walls need checking after any refurbishment.
What your quote should include
- What preparation is included
- What insurance they hold
- Who turns up on the day
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
Fire rated sealant in Flansham
We do not assess buildings or decide what fire stopping is needed; that comes from your fire risk assessor, designer or building control. Our part is applying the specified sealant carefully, to the right depth and with the right backing. If you have unsealed gaps around fire door frames and standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap, we can put it right.
In a village or hamlet like Flansham, 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.
We stand behind the work with a 12-month guarantee, so you are not left on your own once the job is done.
- Location
- Flansham (PO22)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Flansham
What else we do in Flansham
What sealant work can’t fix
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what new sealant won’t do:
- Sign-off of the building, which sits with building control or your assessor
- Doors that are not fire doors in the first place
- Openings too large for sealant, which need batts, boards or another system
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we seal
- Door frames
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Service penetrations
- Linear gaps
- Flats & HMOs
- Pipe & cable gaps
Fire rated sealant around Flansham
If you run a hotel, guest house or holiday let in a coastal place like Flansham, 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. Workplaces and the common parts of blocks of flats in England need a fire risk assessment under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and gaps around services are often picked up there. We work to the specification you are given, installing the product to its tested details.
If you let a flat or house near Barnham station, any gap left by new services in shared walls should be closed with a fire-rated product. If you look after a church, hall or community building such as Bilsham Chapel, gaps around pipes and cables are worth checking after any building work there.
Flansham is about 2 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. We carry out fire rated sealant for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Flansham and nearby, as part of our work across West Sussex. Across West Sussex, we cover 371 places, and Flansham is one of them. Our Portsmouth page covers work nearby.
All of PO22 is within our area for fire rated sealant, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Flansham: Bilsham (1 mile east), Lidsey (2 miles north-west), Shripney (2 miles west), Yapton (2 miles north-east) and Barnham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (11 miles east), Chichester (7 miles west), Selsey (8 miles south-west), Littlehampton (5 miles east), Lancing (14 miles east) and Emsworth (13 miles west).
Near you in Flansham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Felpham Community College and The Brooks Local Nature Reserve. The nearest railway station is Barnham station, roughly 1.9 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Tote Copse Castle (3.1 miles north-west) and Bognor Regis Museum (2.3 miles south-west).
FAQs for Flansham
Is Flansham in your area for fire rated sealant?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Flansham is part of that. You can call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us what needs doing.
Is Flansham within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our work covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Are you insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. ARBOMaster is the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants, and we’re part of it.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes, always, and completely. New silicone does not stick to old silicone, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
Which products do you use?
We choose the sealant for the joint, not the other way round. Where it moves, gets wet or faces the weather makes a difference, and we’ll explain our choice.
Will you assess my building’s fire safety?
No. Your fire risk assessor, designer or building control decides that. Our job is applying the sealant to their specification.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just make sure your landlord agrees.
DIY versus a professional finish
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is.
What affects the quote in Flansham
The price is agreed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- How many areas need sealing
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- The type of sealant required
- The size of the job
Instead of a standard rate, we look at what your job involves: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. The price is agreed before we begin.
What we need to know
When you contact us, these details help:
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- The problem you’ve noticed
- If someone has resealed it before
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we will explain what’s involved.
How it works
Before we leave, we go over the finished joints with you. The visit itself generally takes a few hours for a handful of gaps, and longer for a whole building, depending on the size of the job. Somewhere like Flansham needs a little journey planning: 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.
- We start with the survey or action list, checking the size and surfaces of every gap.
- Old or unsuitable sealant is cut out and the gap cleaned.
- Backing or fill is fitted where the product’s tested detail calls for it.
- The sealant goes in to the depth its detail sets, then it’s tooled off.
- Finally, we list where we worked and what we used, for your records.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the area around the work
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
Getting a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints.
Advice
What happens if it’s left?
An open gap in a fire-resisting wall is a route for smoke and fire. A proper seal lets the wall do its job again, and the sealing itself is often a contained piece of work. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Flansham, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The cost reflects the work involved, not guesswork. That is why we ask a few questions first.
Why Flansham customers choose us
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- Fully insured
See our cost guide or what customers say.
How to look after the new joints
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. Here’s what we suggest:
- Keep the record of products and locations with your fire safety documents
- Tell trades working in the building that fire seals must be put back
- Check risers, ceiling voids and cupboards during building checks
- Don’t fill fire-stopping gaps with ordinary foam or silicone
Leave the sealant to cure fully before painting near it. Some fire-rated sealants can be painted and some can’t.
A gap left open in a fire-resisting wall or floor lets smoke spread in ways the building wasn’t designed for. Closing it is generally a straightforward job.