Hertfordshire · England
Fire Rated Sealant in Hanscombe End
Our applicators work in Hanscombe End on intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
- Open gaps behind door architraves
- Seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers
- Ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed
DIY sealant or a professional job?
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.
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
About our fire rated sealant in Hanscombe End
Landlords, managing agents and facilities teams use us for the sealant items on a fire risk assessment. Send us the list or the survey and we will quote for the fire-rated sealant work on it. If you’re dealing with cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant and open holes round services passing through fire walls, we can put it right.
Somewhere as small as Hanscombe End, commercial jobs tend to be pubs, holiday lets, farm buildings or halls rather than offices. Each still needs sound sealant in its washrooms and kitchens, and fire-rated joints where services pass through walls.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right with it in that time, tell us and we will put it right.
- Where
- Hanscombe End (SG5)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we cannot put right
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Openings too large for sealant, which need batts, boards or another system
- Fire risk assessments, which need a qualified assessor
- Issuing a fire rating or certificate for a building
If in doubt, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we seal
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Flats & HMOs
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Linear gaps
- Service penetrations
- Door frames
How we quote for fire rated sealant
Call for a quick quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- The size of the job
- Whether the work is at height
- The type of sealant required
Rather than a set price list, we look at what your job involves: the amount of work, the old material and the access. The price is agreed before we begin.
Helping us quote
You do not need to know the technical terms. It helps if you can tell us:
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- The rough size of the job
- If someone has resealed it before
- The problem you’ve noticed
If you are in Hanscombe End and need fire rated sealant, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email. Tell us what the problem is and where, and we will agree the price before any work begins.
Workplaces and buildings in Hanscombe End
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.
If you look after a building such as Shillington Lower School, fire-stopping around service openings should be restored whenever new services go in.
Hanscombe End is about 5 miles north-west of Hitchin, in Hertfordshire. Whether you’re in the middle of Hanscombe End or further out, fire rated sealant is available for homes and businesses alike. Hanscombe End is one of 381 places in Hertfordshire where we work. There’s also a page for London, roughly 36 miles from Hanscombe End.
We cover every part of SG5 for fire rated sealant and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Hanscombe End: Apsley End (1 mile south), Shillington (1 mile east), Hexton (2 miles south), Pirton (2 miles south-east) and Pegsdon (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (10 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (15 miles south-east), Harpenden (12 miles south), Hitchin (5 miles south-east), Letchworth (6 miles east) and Letchworth Garden City (6 miles east).
What’s near Hanscombe End
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Five Bells Public House and Wrest Park and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Keech Hospice Care (5.2 miles south-west) and Stondon Motor Museum (2.6 miles east). Not far away are Barton Gravel Pit and Cain Hill.
Signs you need fire rated sealant in Hanscombe End
In some buildings the gap was filled with the wrong thing in the first place: general-purpose foam, everyday silicone or caulk in a place that needed a tested fire seal. It may look fine, but it isn’t a fire-rated seal.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed
- Gaps left after a refit or conversion
- Sealant items on a fire risk assessment action list
- Unsealed gaps around fire door frames
If you look after a church, hall or community building such as Church of All Saints, service openings in its walls need the right fire-rated sealant, as in any building.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if the job turns out different
- How long to leave it before use
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- Whether you can choose the colour
How it works
There’s no need to move everything out before we come, only the area right around the joints. Everything nearby is protected, and the job takes a few hours for a handful of gaps, and longer for a whole building in most cases. Somewhere like Hanscombe End 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.
- We plan the order of work and access, floor by floor or flat by flat.
- Old, damaged or unsuitable sealant is removed.
- Gaps are cleaned of dust and loose material.
- We apply and tool the sealant to the product’s tested detail.
- Locations and products are written up and any gaps unsuitable for sealant are flagged.
Getting ready for the visit
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
Ask for a quote
Every job is quoted individually, so start by telling us what you need. Simply call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and describe the job.
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Keeping the joints in good condition
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. Our tips:
- Plan fire stopping into any work that goes through walls or floors
- Store the list of sealed gaps with your building paperwork
- Keep general-purpose foam and caulk away from fire-stopping gaps
- Check risers, ceiling voids and cupboards during building checks
Look at the sealed gaps as part of your routine walk-rounds. Look for cracks, gaps or sealant that has been cut or pulled out and have them put right.
If a fire risk assessment has flagged a gap, don’t leave it for the next one. Have it sealed, then keep the record so you can show it was dealt with.
Your questions about fire rated sealant in Hanscombe End
Is there a guarantee on fire rated sealant in Hanscombe End?
All our work, in Hanscombe End and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We are fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Can you do fire rated sealant in Hanscombe End?
Yes, Hanscombe End is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. You can call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and let us know what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes. Sealing over the old bead is the commonest cause of early failure, and it’s something we never do.
Where are you based?
We are a Crawley-based firm. We work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Do you offer different sealant colours?
Most of the time, yes. We will explain which colours are available.
Do you certify the fire stopping?
We don’t issue ratings or certificates ourselves. The performance comes from the product’s tested details and the specification from your assessor or designer, and we install to them.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
What does intumescent mean?
Intumescent describes a material that swells in heat. Intumescent sealants are a type of fire-rated sealant and which one is used depends on the job.
For landlords and businesses
If you manage several properties in or around Hanscombe End, several properties can go on one quote. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs, and photos by email help.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.