Hampshire · England
Fire Rated Sealant in Medstead
We cover Medstead for intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly and a 12-month guarantee.
- Unsealed gaps around fire door frames
- Gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls
- Standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap
Commercial buildings in Medstead
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 work to the specification you are given, installing the product to its tested details.
If you look after a building such as Medstead Church of England Primary School, gaps opened by contractors for new cabling are a common finding in schools and offices. Rented homes near Alton station change hands often, and new cables or pipes through a fire-resisting wall leave a gap that needs the right sealant.
Medstead is about 4 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Our applicators cover fire rated sealant for householders, landlords and businesses in Medstead and nearby. Medstead is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. Our Southampton page covers work nearby.
We cover every part of the GU34 postcode area for fire rated sealant and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Street, Five Ash Road and Stoney Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for fire rated sealant include Four Marks (1 mile south), South Town (1 mile north-west), Soldridge (1 mile south-west), New Copse (1 mile north) and Hattingley (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (10 miles north), Winchester (12 miles west), Fleet (14 miles north-east), Horndean (15 miles south), Alton (4 miles north-east) and Petersfield (9 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Medstead
For rail, the closest station is Alton station, roughly 4.4 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Barton Castle (3 miles north-west) and Alton Community Hospital (3.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Medstead include Red Hill.
Fire rated sealant in Medstead
A fire seal relies on being installed the way it was tested: the right depth, the right backing and the right product for the substrate. That’s the part we focus on, one gap at a time. We work on plasterboard & masonry, flats & HMOs and door frames, and common reasons people get in touch are unsealed gaps where pipes and cables go through a wall and fire seals that have cracked with movement.
Community buildings, schools and small businesses around places like Medstead have washrooms and kitchens that see a lot of use. Sealant and fire-rated joints there matter as much as in any larger building.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
- Location
- Medstead (GU34)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY sealant or a professional job?
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
Do you need fire rated sealant in Medstead?
Lots of unsealed gaps appear long after the building was completed. New cables, pipes and data runs go through walls and ceilings and the hole round the new service isn’t always sealed again.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Damaged fire sealant left by other trades
- Unsealed gaps where pipes and cables go through a wall
- Gaps filled with a product that isn’t fire-rated
- Door frames with gaps between frame and wall
If you look after a church, hall or community building such as Church of the Good Shepherd, gaps around pipes and cables are worth checking after any building work there.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- How long the guarantee is
- How much experience the applicator has
What affects the cost of fire rated sealant
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- The product the joint needs
- The number and length of the joints
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- Access and height
Combining jobs into one visit generally makes better use of the time than several visits. We will give you a clear quote for the lot.
What we need to know
When you contact us, these details help:
- The rough size of the job
- Where the property is
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- A few photos by email, if you can
Need a quote? Please phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Allow for resealing whenever new services are run
- Check risers, ceiling voids and cupboards during building checks
- Do not fill fire-stopping gaps with ordinary foam or silicone
- Report cracked or damaged seals as soon as you notice them
Let contractors know where fire stopping has been done, and ask them to reseal anything they cut through. Later work is a common cause of damaged fire stopping.
Open gaps don’t only matter in a fire: they also let noise, draughts and sometimes pests through. Dealing with them early helps with all of these.
What happens on the day
Good joint work is mostly preparation, so that is where we spend the time. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. In total, it usually takes a few hours for a handful of gaps, and longer for a whole building. Parking around Medstead is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention any lanes, gates or long drives. For outside work, side access and the height of the joints help us plan.
- We start with the survey or action list, checking the size and surfaces of every gap.
- Anything that is not fit for the job comes out, and the gap is cleaned.
- Backing or fill is fitted where the product’s tested detail calls for it.
- The sealant goes in to the depth its detail sets, then it’s tooled off.
- Locations and products are noted so you have them on file.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Let us know about parking restrictions
Ask for a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand.
Advice
Questions from Medstead
Do you work for landlords with property near Alton station?
Yes. We work for letting agents and landlords as well as householders, and several properties can be quoted together. You can call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the details for a clear quote.
Can you do fire rated sealant in Medstead?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Medstead is part of that. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a few details of the job, and we will send you a clear quote.
Can you tell me which gaps need fire stopping?
No, we do not assess buildings. When your assessor or designer has set out what’s needed, we will quote for the sealant work on it.
Are you insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. ARBOMaster is the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants, and we are part of it.
Should I try DIY first?
Some simple jobs can be done by a careful DIYer. Most DIY failures come from sealing over old material, wet joints or too much sealant.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If anything is not right with the work within the year, let us know and we’ll sort it.
Does someone need to be in?
Access is agreed with you when the job is booked. For inside work, that normally means someone being in.
Also near Medstead
What else we do in Medstead
What the job involves on each surface
Door frames
We deal with the gap around the frame, not the door. Doors, seals and closers are for a door specialist, and we will say if we spot a problem with them.
Flats and HMOs
In occupied buildings, we plan the order of work with you. We agree access to each flat and the common parts before work begins to keep disruption down.
Landlord and commercial work in Medstead
If you manage several properties in or around Medstead, jobs at different addresses can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we will give you a quote.