Hampshire · England
Fire-rated sealant in Kitwood, Hampshire
Specialist fire rated sealant for Kitwood: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Call for a quick quote.
- Holes left by a change of layout
- Cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant
- Open joints along the top of partitions
Different surfaces, different methods
Plasterboard walls
In plasterboard walls, the condition of the board edge matters. Loose material is removed so the sealant has a firm edge.
Door frames
Behind most architraves is a gap between frame and wall. Where it’s open, we seal it to the product’s details for that gap size so the architrave can be refitted.
Fire rated sealant in Kitwood
In flats, HMOs, offices and schools, fire stopping is often disturbed by later work. One new cable or pipe can leave a gap that nobody goes back to seal. Those are the gaps we close, using a tested fire-rated product. We work on pipe & cable gaps, plasterboard & masonry and door frames, and the jobs we see most are holes left by a change of layout and open holes round services passing through fire walls.
If you have holiday lets, a converted barn used for business or a community building near Kitwood, the washrooms, kitchens and any fire-rated joints need the same care as a big site.
All our work comes with our one-year guarantee.
- Place
- Kitwood (SO24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens on the day
Good joint work is mostly preparation, and we do not rush it. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. All told, the work takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are. Somewhere like Kitwood needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- Before starting, we go through the specification or action list with you.
- We measure every gap and note what it’s in and what passes through.
- Unsuitable material such as ordinary foam or silicone is cut out and the gap cleaned.
- The specified fire-rated sealant goes in over any backing its detail requires.
- Every location is recorded with the product used for your files.
How to prepare
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
Getting a quote
Want a quote for fire rated sealant? Please ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us about the job. We’ll explain what we’d do and send you a clear quote before we start.
Advice
Common problems we fix in Kitwood
Gaps also open up as buildings move: a seal that cracks or pulls away leaves a path for smoke. Damage from cleaning, knocks and maintenance adds to it.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Open joints along the top of partitions
- Gaps left after a refit or conversion
- Open gaps behind door architraves
- Gaps filled with a product that is not fire-rated
Managing a site like Four Marks Church of England Primary School? Then gaps opened by contractors for new cabling are a common finding in schools and offices.
Before booking anyone
- When the joint can take water or movement
- What preparation is included
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- The length of the guarantee
Workplaces and buildings in Kitwood
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, and gaps around services are often picked up there. We apply fire-rated sealant to the assessor’s or designer’s specification and the product’s tested details.
Community buildings like Church of the Good Shepherd are part of the picture too: gaps around pipes and cables are worth checking after any building work there.
Kitwood is about 5 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Kitwood is covered for fire rated sealant. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. Kitwood is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 19 miles away.
Work in SO24 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Kitwood include Gilbert Street (1 mile south-west), Charlwood (1 mile south-east), North Street (1 mile west), Monkwood (2 miles south) and Ropley (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (12 miles north), Winchester (12 miles west), Fleet (15 miles north-east), Horndean (13 miles south), Alton (5 miles north-east) and Waterlooville (14 miles south).
Local landmarks in Kitwood
A little further out are Alton Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-east) and Barton Castle (4.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Kitwood include Shutts Copse and Red Hill.
Kitwood: your questions answered
Is Kitwood within the area you cover?
Yes, Kitwood is covered. We work across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is fire rated sealant in Kitwood guaranteed?
All our work, in Kitwood and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We are fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Where do you work from?
Mr Mastic is based in Crawley. We cover Kitwood and the rest of Hampshire.
Can you fill the gap behind a fire door frame?
Yes, if the gap is within the product’s tested range. We seal the frame-to-wall gap, not the door itself, and we will mention anything we notice about the door.
Is standard sealant good enough for a fire gap?
No. It looks sealed but won’t perform as fire stopping. Use a product tested for that gap and service and we can apply it for you.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No. Fresh sealant does not stick to old sealant, and anything trapped underneath, including mould and water, stays there. We remove it all first.
How long does fire rated sealant take?
Most jobs take a few hours for a handful of gaps, and longer for a whole building. Your quote will say how long we expect yours to take.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We are fully insured, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
Landlord and commercial work in Kitwood
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy. Several properties can be quoted together.
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance.
What happens if it’s left?
Fire-rated sealants need more care than everyday sealant. How it’s installed changes how it performs, and we work to the product details every time. Around Kitwood, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
The cost reflects the work involved, not a rough estimate. That is why we ask a few questions first.
What you get with us
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- We never seal over old sealant
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
Read our cost guide and customer reviews.
DIY versus a professional finish
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, such as a straightforward joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone will not bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
Aftercare tips
How long the joints last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Keep the record of products and locations with your fire safety documents
- Flag any open gap you spot round a pipe or cable
- Check risers, ceiling voids and cupboards during building checks
- Keep general-purpose foam and caulk away from fire-stopping gaps
Include fire stopping in your regular building checks. Watch for cracking, gaps or seals that have been disturbed and get them seen to.
Leave a fire-stopping gap open and smoke can move through the building much more easily. Closing it is generally a straightforward job.