Hampshire · England
Fire-rated sealant in Ibthorpe, Hampshire
Fire rated sealant for Ibthorpe, by sealant specialists with 20+ years’ experience. Rated 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews.
- Unsealed gaps where pipes and cables go through a wall
- Unsealed gaps around fire door frames
- Old fire sealant that has split or come away
Fire rated sealant in Ibthorpe
Intumescent sealant looks much like any other sealant until it gets hot; then it swells to help close the gap. The right product depends on the gap size, the substrate and what passes through, so we follow the tested detail for each one. We’re often asked to deal with cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant and gaps filled with a product that isn’t fire-rated, on pipe & cable gaps, service penetrations and linear gaps.
For holiday lets, converted business premises or a community building near Ibthorpe, washroom and kitchen sealant and any fire-rated joints need the same attention as anywhere.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re not left on your own once the job is done.
- Location
- Ibthorpe (SP11)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Why act early in Ibthorpe
Squirting in whichever sealant is nearest does not make a fire seal. Fire-rated products are tested in set gap sizes, depths and substrates, so both the product and the method matter. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Ibthorpe, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting. If you’re unsure, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will give you an honest view and a quote.
Why Ibthorpe customers choose us
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Fully insured
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
Looking after it afterwards
How long the joints last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Flag any open gap you spot round a pipe or cable
- Tell trades working in the building that fire seals must be put back
- Never patch a fire seal with standard sealant
- Check risers, ceiling voids and cupboards during building checks
Any fire seal that’s cut or drilled needs resealing to its tested detail. New services through a sealed wall should include fire stopping in the plan.
Small gaps around services are simple to deal with while there are only a few. Over time, more work adds more holes and the job gets bigger.
What fire rated sealant looks like in Ibthorpe
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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hurstbourne Tarrant Church of England Primary School, fire-stopping around service openings should be restored whenever new services go in.
Ibthorpe is about 5 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. Wherever you are in the SP11 postcode area, our applicators can take on fire rated sealant. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, Ibthorpe among them. We also work in Reading, around 24 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for fire rated sealant: SP11. Close by, we work in Hurstbourne Tarrant (1 mile south-east), Stoke (2 miles south-east), Upper Enham (2 miles south), Wildhern (2 miles south-west) and Little London (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (15 miles east), Andover (5 miles south), Tadley (15 miles east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Kempshott (14 miles east) and Ludgershall (7 miles west).
Landmarks near Ibthorpe
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to George And Dragon Public House. Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.9 miles south). For a walk, there’s Anton Lakes and Pilot Hill.
Common problems we fix in Ibthorpe
Gaps around door frames are easily missed. The gap between the frame and the wall is hidden behind the architrave, so it’s easy to leave unsealed when doors are changed.
The most common problems we see are:
- New service routes left unsealed after building work
- Cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant
- Open joints along the top of partitions
- Gaps filled with a product that isn’t fire-rated
If you look after a church, hall or community building such as Church of St Peter, gaps around pipes and cables are worth checking after any building work there.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- The length of the guarantee
- What product goes in the joint
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
Nearby places to Ibthorpe
What else we do in Ibthorpe
What happens on the day
Good joint work is mostly preparation, so that’s where we spend the time. Joints are cleaned back and dried before anything new goes in. In total, it usually takes from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access. For a village or hamlet like Ibthorpe, the journey is planned in advance: 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 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.
- The fire-rated or intumescent sealant is applied and tooled to the tested detail.
- Locations and products are written up and any gaps unsuitable for sealant are flagged.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any tricky access
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
Ask for a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every job is different. Instead, we send you a clear quote for your job. To arrange one, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Advice
FAQs for Ibthorpe
Do you cover Ibthorpe for fire rated sealant?
Yes, Ibthorpe is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. Just call 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Is Ibthorpe within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can you match the sealant colour?
Yes. Sealants come in white, clear, grey and other colours, and we will agree it with you first.
Should I try DIY first?
It depends on the job. Work at height, movement joints, fire-rated gaps and large areas are best left to a professional.
How long will you be here?
That depends on the amount of work, but most jobs take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are. We’ll tell you when we quote.
Will we have a record of what was sealed?
Yes. We record the locations we have sealed and the products used for your files.
Will it make a mess?
Not at all. The area is protected while we work and cleaned up afterwards.
How much does fire rated sealant cost in Ibthorpe?
It depends on the job, so we quote each one individually. To get one, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a short description of the job.
What affects the quote in Ibthorpe
Jobs vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- How many areas need sealing
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Whether the work is at height
- Working hours on commercial sites
What you pay reflects the work, not a rough estimate. That’s why we ask a few questions first and send you a clear quote before any work starts.
What to tell us for a 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 problem you’ve noticed
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Whether it’s a home or a business
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 explain what’s involved and give you a clear quote.
When it is not the sealant
New sealant can’t fix everything, and we’d rather say so up front. It won’t solve:
- Big openings where sealant alone is not the tested solution
- Fire doors that need new seals, closers or hardware
- Assessing a building’s fire safety
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Flats & HMOs
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Door frames
- Linear gaps
- Service penetrations
Surface by surface
Plasterboard walls
Service holes in plasterboard are often rough and oversized. Gaps that are too big for sealant alone need a different detail.
Flats and HMOs
Conversions normally leave a mix of old and new service holes. We seal the ones on your specification with a tested product.