Hampshire · England
Fire Rated Sealant in Hedge End
Fire-stopping gaps in Hedge End need attention? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Open holes round services passing through fire walls
- Sealant items on a fire risk assessment action list
- Unsealed gaps around fire door frames
Fire rated sealant in Hedge End, done properly
Intumescent sealant looks much like any other sealant until it gets hot; in a fire it expands into the joint. Which product suits a gap depends on its width, the materials either side and what runs through it. We work on plasterboard & masonry, door frames and flats & HMOs, and the jobs we see most are new service routes left unsealed after building work and damaged fire sealant left by other trades.
Commercial jobs in a town like Hedge End range from shops and offices to schools and small business units. Each has washrooms, kitchens and service openings through walls that need the right sealant.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months.
- Where
- Hedge End (SO30, SO31)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Fire rated sealant around Hedge 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 apply fire-rated sealant to the assessor’s or designer’s specification and the product’s tested details.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Shamblehurst Primary School, gaps opened by contractors for new cabling are a common finding in schools and offices. Community buildings like Church of St John the Evangelist are part of the picture too: older buildings that have had new heating or wiring often have service gaps worth checking.
Hedge End is about 4 miles east of Southampton, in Hampshire. We carry out fire rated sealant for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Hedge End, as part of our work across Hampshire. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, and Hedge End is one of them.
Jobs for fire rated sealant in SO30 and SO31 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Lynton Road, Watts Road and Dean Court, all of which we cover. Hedge End sits on or near the A334 and B3033, which makes travel easy. We also cover the places around Hedge End: Thornhill (2 miles west), Harefield (2 miles west), West End (2 miles north-west), Chartwell Green (2 miles north-west) and Sholing (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (10 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (14 miles east), Eastleigh (4 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (13 miles east).
Near you in Hedge End
Around Hedge End, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Wildern School and Wildern School. For rail, the closest station is Hedge End station, about 1.2 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Netley Castle (3.6 miles south-west) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (2 miles south). The countryside around Hedge End includes Netley Common.
Leave it or put it right?
Paying for fire stopping that has to be redone is a false economy. Work that doesn’t follow the tested detail may have to come out again once someone inspects it. Gaps in sealant and mould in the bead never get better on their own, and in a busy household in Hedge End they spread with every shower and every downpour. Replacing the sealant now is the simplest fix.
There are no prices on our website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. For a quick quote, please phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Why us?
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- We leave the area clean and tidy
Take a look at our cost guide or our reviews.
FAQs for Hedge End
Is Hedge End in your area for fire rated sealant?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Hedge End is part of that. Just call 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job.
Is fire rated sealant in Hedge End guaranteed?
Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee, wherever it is. We are also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Can you tell me which gaps need fire stopping?
No. Your fire risk assessor, designer or building control decides that. Our job is applying the sealant to their specification.
How long does the job take?
Typically it takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are. Bigger jobs take longer, and we will say how long yours will take.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes, we can. Several rooms, windows or areas can go on one quote.
Can you fill the gap behind a fire door frame?
Yes. The joint between frame and wall is sealed with a fire-rated sealant. The door, its seals and closer are for a door specialist.
Is it worth trying it myself?
For a simple, easy-to-reach joint, a careful DIYer can do a reasonable job. The usual mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using too much.
Can tenants book the work?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often happy for the work to be arranged.
DIY versus a professional finish
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions.
Towns and villages near Hedge End
Other services in Hedge End
When to call us in Hedge End
Sometimes the wrong product was used from the start: general-purpose foam, everyday silicone or caulk where a fire-rated seal was needed. It looks sealed, but it isn’t fire-rated.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Old fire sealant that has split or come away
- Standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap
- Linear gaps at the head of walls
- Joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey
If you let a flat or house near Hedge End station, any gap left by new services in shared walls should be closed with a fire-rated product.
Comparing quotes
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- What guarantee comes with the work
- What preparation is included
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
How the visit works
Our applicators work methodically: protect, prepare, seal, tidy. Typically it takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are. In Hedge End, parking is rarely complicated, though it helps to know about driveways or restrictions, and mention if the work is upstairs, in a flat or high on the outside.
- We go through the gaps on your list or survey and check each one’s size and substrate.
- Old or unsuitable sealant is cut out and the gap cleaned.
- Where the tested detail needs backing or fill, we fit it.
- We apply the fire-rated or intumescent sealant to the specified depth and tool it.
- Finally, we list where we worked and what we used, for your records.
Preparing for the visit
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
Getting a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that is easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll talk you through the work.
Related advice
What sealant work can’t fix
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- Certifying a building or signing off its fire safety
- Construction that does not provide fire resistance on its own
- Fire doors that need new seals, closers or hardware
If in doubt, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll say what we think.
What we seal
- Flats & HMOs
- Service penetrations
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Door frames
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Linear gaps
What affects the cost of fire rated sealant
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We look at:
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Whether the work is at height
- The type of sealant required
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
Leaving a failed joint normally makes the job bigger, not smaller, as water and mould keep getting in. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will give you an honest view and a quote.
Asking for a quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to know:
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Where the property is
- How we’d reach the joints
- The rough size of the job
For a quote, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. You will have a clear quote before work begins.
Different surfaces, different methods
Masonry and concrete
For masonry and concrete, we use a product tested in that substrate. The gap is cleaned of dust first so the seal has something sound to bond to.
Plasterboard walls
Plasterboard partitions are common in flats, offices and conversions. We use a product tested in that kind of wall.