Hampshire · England
Fire-rated sealant in Lord's Wood, Hampshire
Fire rated sealant across Lord's Wood and nearby, with every bit of old sealant taken out first.
- Gaps left after a refit or conversion
- Standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap
- Open gaps behind door architraves
How we handle fire rated sealant in Lord's Wood
We don’t assess buildings or decide what fire stopping is needed; that comes from your fire risk assessor, designer or building control. Our part is applying the specified sealant carefully, to the right depth and with the right backing. We work on plasterboard & masonry, linear gaps and door frames, and common reasons people get in touch are unsealed gaps where pipes and cables go through a wall and fire stopping disturbed by later work.
Work in a small place like Lord's Wood is planned ahead, journey included, so the job can fit around bookings, guests or opening times where possible.
A 12-month guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Location
- Lord's Wood (SO50)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How the job changes by surface
Door frames
A door can only do its job if the gap behind its frame is sealed too. We fill it with a fire-rated product suited to the materials either side.
Flats and HMOs
Working in occupied flats needs some planning. Access to flats and common areas is agreed in advance so residents know what to expect.
What affects the cost of fire rated sealant
We don’t publish a price list, because no two jobs are the same. The quote depends on:
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- The size of the job
- Which sealant suits the joint
The cost depends on how much there is to do, how hard the old material is to remove and access to the work. We give a clear quote before we start.
What to tell us for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- The type of property
- Where the property is
- The rough size of the job
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and add pictures by email if you can.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, 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.
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it does not work out, we can still put it right.
When it isn’t the sealant
We will not take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Openings too large for sealant, which need batts, boards or another system
- A wall that is not a fire-resisting element to begin with
- Issuing a fire rating or certificate for a building
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Where we work in Lord's Wood
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Linear gaps
- Service penetrations
- Door frames
- Flats & HMOs
- Plasterboard & masonry
Your questions about fire rated sealant in Lord's Wood
I let a flat near Eastleigh station. Can you help?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear price.
Can you do fire rated sealant in Lord's Wood?
Yes, Lord's Wood is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us what needs doing, and we will give you a clear price.
What fire rating will the seal have?
We don’t issue ratings or certificates ourselves. What’s required is set by your assessor or designer, and the product’s tested details show what it achieves, and we install to them.
Do you seal gaps around fire door frames?
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.
What do you put in the joint?
Each joint gets the product that suits it. Where it moves, gets wet or faces the weather makes a difference, and we’ll tell you what we’re using.
Is it worth trying it myself?
You can, for simple jobs. The key is preparation: remove all the old material and work on a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
Do you work in flats, HMOs and commercial buildings?
Yes. We work in flats, HMOs, schools, offices and other commercial buildings, including occupied ones. We agree access and the order of work with you first.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes. Several rooms, windows or areas can go on one quote.
Fire rated sealant in Lord's Wood: local notes
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.
If you look after a building such as Colden Common Primary School, fire-stopping around service openings should be restored whenever new services go in. For landlords with property near Eastleigh station, fire-rated sealant around pipes and cables through walls and floors needs making good whenever new services go through.
Lord's Wood is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Every kind of property in Lord's Wood is covered for fire rated sealant. The work is guaranteed for a year. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, and Lord's Wood is one of them. Southampton is on our list too, around 6 miles away.
Every address in SO50 is within our area for fire rated sealant, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for fire rated sealant include Highbridge (1 mile north-west), Brambridge (1 mile north-east), Colden Common (1 mile north-east), Nob's Crook (1 mile east) and Fisher's Pond (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (5 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles east), Totton (9 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles west).
Landmarks near Lord's Wood
In Lord's Wood, that means homes and buildings near Crestwood Community School, among other places. The closest station to Lord's Wood is Eastleigh station, about 1.6 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Eastleigh Museum (1.7 miles south-west) and Wolvesey Castle (5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
How to look after the new joints
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. A few tips:
- Get damaged fire seals looked at promptly
- Photograph sealed gaps before they’re covered up
- Never patch a fire seal with standard sealant
- Make resealing part of every contractor’s brief
Don’t drill through or remove a fire seal without putting it back properly. New services through a sealed wall should include fire stopping in the plan.
If a fire risk assessment has flagged a gap, do not leave it for the next one. Get it sealed and recorded so you can show it was dealt with.
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What happens on the day
At the end, we look at the finished work together and tell you how long to leave it. The visit itself usually takes a few hours for a handful of gaps, and longer for a whole building, depending on the amount of work. Somewhere as small as Lord's Wood, access is often the only tricky part. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- We plan the order of work and access, floor by floor or flat by flat.
- We take out any damaged or unsuitable sealant.
- Gaps are cleaned of dust and loose material.
- The fire-rated or intumescent sealant is applied and tooled to the tested detail.
- We record what was done and flag anything that needs a different system.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Tell us about any water getting in
Get a quote
Need a quote? Please phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us about the job. We’ll explain what we’d do and give you a clear quote before work begins.
Advice
Signs you need fire rated sealant in Lord's Wood
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.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Door frames with gaps between frame and wall
- Old fire sealant that has split or come away
- Joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey
- Gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls
For buildings such as St Mary's Church, gaps around pipes and cables are worth checking after any building work there.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- How long to leave it before use
- How hidden problems are handled
- Whether you can choose the colour