Portsmouth · England
Fire Rated Sealant in Hilsea
We cover Hilsea for intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and every job guaranteed for a year.
- Cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant
- Seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers
- Unsealed gaps around fire door frames
What sealant work can’t fix
New sealant can’t fix everything, and we’ll tell you before work begins. Sealant will not put right:
- Fire doors that need new seals, closers or hardware
- Openings too large for sealant, which need batts, boards or another system
- A wall that isn’t a fire-resisting element to begin with
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Door frames
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Flats & HMOs
- Linear gaps
- Service penetrations
About our fire rated sealant in Hilsea
Fire-rated sealant closes the gaps around pipes, cables and frames where they pass through a fire-resisting wall or floor. We apply intumescent and fire-rated sealants to the manufacturer’s tested details for each gap, with a record of the products and locations if you need one. We work on flats & HMOs, linear gaps and pipe & cable gaps, and the jobs we see most are fire stopping disturbed by later work and cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant.
Community buildings, schools and small businesses around places like Hilsea have washrooms and kitchens that see a lot of use. Their sealant and fire-rated joints are as important as those in any bigger building.
All our work comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Portsmouth.
- Where
- Hilsea (PO2, PO3, PO6)
- Wider area
- Portsmouth
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear price before we start
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Commercial buildings in Hilsea
For seaside hotels, guest houses and holiday lets around Hilsea, busy months put washrooms and kitchens under pressure, so it’s worth checking the sealant before the busiest weeks. 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.
If you let a flat or house near Hilsea station, fire-rated sealant around pipes and cables through walls and floors needs making good whenever new services go through. Community buildings like St Francis' Church are part of the picture too: service openings in its walls need the right fire-rated sealant, as in any building.
Hilsea is about 2 miles north of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. From the centre of Hilsea to the outskirts, we cover fire rated sealant for every kind of property. Hilsea is one of 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth where we work for fire rated sealant.
Jobs for fire rated sealant in PO2, PO3 and PO6 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Vita Road, Conan Road and Arras Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for fire rated sealant include Cosham (1 mile north), North End (1 mile south-west), Tipner (1 mile south-west), Wymering (1 mile north) and Rudmore (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Southsea (3 miles south), Portsea (3 miles south-west) and Portsmouth Point (3 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Hilsea
In Hilsea, that means homes and buildings near Alexandra Park, Trafalgar School and Coach and Horses pub and the streets around them. Hilsea’s nearest station is Hilsea station, roughly 0.5 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include World War I Remembrance Centre (0.8 miles east) and Tricorn Centre (2.1 miles south-west). Not far away are Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
FAQs for Hilsea
Do you work for landlords with property near Hilsea station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Do you take on hotel work around Hilsea?
Yes, hospitality work, including hotels, is part of what we do. Jobs can be programmed room by room, with out-of-hours working possible to arrange.
Do I have to be there?
We need access to the joints, so we will agree that with you when we book. For inside work, that normally means someone being in.
How long does the job take?
A typical job takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are, including the preparation. Your quote will say how long we expect yours to take.
Do you work in Hilsea?
Yes, we do. Hilsea is part of the area we cover.
Will you leave a mess?
We keep the work tidy. We protect what’s around the joints, and the area is left clean when we finish.
Is intumescent sealant the same as fire-rated sealant?
Fire-rated sealant covers any sealant tested for use in fire stopping. Intumescent ones swell in heat, and they’re one option among several. We use whichever the specification and tested details call for.
Will there be a smell?
It depends on the product. Some smell for a while, some hardly at all.
More services for Hilsea
Signs you need fire rated sealant in Hilsea
A lot of fire stopping is out of sight: in ceiling voids, service risers and behind boxing. Because nobody sees it, gaps go unnoticed until an assessor or surveyor looks.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Gaps flagged on a fire risk assessment
- Unsealed gaps where pipes and cables go through a wall
- Fire stopping disturbed by later work
- Gaps filled with a product that is not fire-rated
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Gatcombe Park Primary School, fire-stopping around service openings should be restored whenever new services go in.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the guarantee is
- Which colour the sealant will be
- What the cure time is
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
Can I do it myself?
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We cut it out and start again.
What happens if it’s left?
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 when the building is next checked. In an older home around Hilsea, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the sealant itself.
There are no prices on our website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote.
Why Hilsea customers choose us
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- We’re fully insured
Read our cost guide and what customers say.
How it works
When we arrive, we start by going over the job with you. We protect the surfaces around the joints before work begins. The work generally takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are. For a job in Hilsea, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Outdoor jobs depend on a dry day, since sealant needs a dry surface.
- We begin by agreeing the list of gaps from your assessor’s or designer’s requirements.
- We measure every gap and note what it’s in and what passes through.
- Any non-fire-rated filler is removed.
- The specified fire-rated sealant goes in over any backing its detail requires.
- We hand over a list of locations and products for your records.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any tricky access
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Let us know about parking restrictions
Getting a quote
To get a quote, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the location and a short description of the problem. We will give you a clear quote before any work starts.
Related advice
How we quote for fire rated sealant
We don’t publish a price list. What we look at:
- The size of the job
- How many areas need sealing
- Any mould that needs treating
- How easy the joints are to reach
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, along with when we can work on site. Ask us for a quote and we will go through it with you.
What we need to know
When you contact us, these details help:
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- The rough size of the job
Want a quote for fire rated sealant? Please call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us about the job. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Aftercare tips
How long the joints last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Flag any open gap you spot round a pipe or cable
- Keep general-purpose foam and caulk away from fire-stopping gaps
- Ask every contractor to reseal any fire stopping they disturb
- Plan fire stopping into any work that goes through walls or floors
File the record of locations and products with your fire safety paperwork. It helps whoever checks the building next.
Any job that breaks through a wall or ceiling should include resealing. Doing it at the time avoids leaving gaps behind.