Hampshire · England
Fire Rated Sealant in New Alresford
Fire-stopping gaps in New Alresford need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant.
- Joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey
- Fire seals that have cracked with movement
- Open holes round services passing through fire walls
Fire rated sealant in New Alresford, done properly
Intumescent sealant looks much like any other sealant until it gets hot; in a fire it expands into the joint. The right product depends on the gap size, the substrate and what passes through, so we work to the manufacturer’s details. We work on pipe & cable gaps, flats & HMOs and door frames, and people most often call us about fire seals that have cracked with movement and open gaps behind door architraves.
Around a place like New Alresford, halls, schools and small businesses all have washrooms and kitchens used by many people. Their sealant and fire-rated joints are as important as those in any bigger building.
You are covered for a year from the day we finish. If anything isn’t right with it, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
- Location
- New Alresford (SO24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear price before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Surface by surface
Flats and HMOs
Conversions usually leave a mix of old and new service holes. The gaps on your list are sealed with a fire-rated product and the locations noted.
Door frames
We deal with the gap around the frame, not the door. Doors, seals and closers are for a door specialist, and we’ll say if we spot a problem with them.
Landlords, agents and businesses in New Alresford
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.
From a single let to a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
Should I try it myself first?
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We remove it and do the joint properly, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
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When it isn’t the sealant
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Walls or floors that weren’t built to resist fire
- Problems with the door itself rather than the gap around the frame
- Issuing a fire rating or certificate for a building
If in doubt, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Where we work in New Alresford
- Flats & HMOs
- Service penetrations
- Linear gaps
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Door frames
FAQs for New Alresford
Do you take on hotel work around New Alresford?
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.
Can you do fire rated sealant in New Alresford?
Yes, New Alresford is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us what needs doing, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are glad to have it sorted.
Will you leave a mess?
Not at all. The area is protected while we work and cleaned up afterwards.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. ARBOMaster is the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants, and we are part of it.
Do you seal gaps around fire door frames?
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 tell you if we spot problems with the door.
Can ordinary silicone be used in a fire-stopping gap?
No. It might close the gap, but it isn’t a fire-rated seal. A tested fire-rated product is needed and we can apply it for you.
Is intumescent sealant the same as fire-rated sealant?
An intumescent sealant expands when it gets hot. It’s one type of fire-rated sealant; which product suits depends on the gap, the substrate and the service.
Signs you need fire rated sealant in New Alresford
Sealant applied too thin, without the backing its detail needs, or onto dust won’t perform as it was tested. We see plenty of fire stopping that was hurried, especially where it was squeezed in at the end of a project.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Holes left by a change of layout
- Old fire sealant that has split or come away
- Ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed
- Gaps flagged on a fire risk assessment
If you look after a church, hall or community building such as Church of St John the Baptist, gaps around pipes and cables are worth checking after any building work there.
What to look for in a quote
- What insurance they hold
- What guarantee comes with the work
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- What the cure time is
What happens on the day
We keep the work tidy and contained to the joints we are treating. The job generally takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are, and we tell you how long to leave it before we go. In a smaller place like New Alresford, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. For outside work, side access and the height of the joints help us plan.
- We begin by agreeing the list of gaps from your assessor’s or designer’s requirements.
- Each gap is measured and its substrate and service noted.
- 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.
- We hand over a list of locations and products for your records.
How to prepare
- Clear the area around the work
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Let us know about parking restrictions
Getting a quote
We quote each job on its own, so the first step is telling us about yours. Simply ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and describe the job and send pictures if you have them.
Related advice
Looking after it afterwards
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. Here’s what we suggest:
- Make resealing part of every contractor’s brief
- Check whether a sealant can be painted before decorating over it
- Include fire stopping when you schedule refits
- Include hidden areas like risers in routine checks
Look at the sealed gaps as part of your routine walk-rounds. Watch for cracking, gaps or seals that have been disturbed and get them seen to.
Any job that breaks through a wall or ceiling should include resealing. Doing it at the time avoids leaving gaps behind.
Workplaces and buildings in New Alresford
New Alresford has hotels and guest accommodation in and around it. For hotels, a room-by-room programme keeps most rooms in use while the work goes on. 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 Sun Hill Junior School, service openings in fire-resisting walls need checking after any refurbishment.
New Alresford is about 7 miles east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Jobs in New Alresford get the same care as everywhere else we work: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. We cover 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. There’s also a page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for fire rated sealant: SO24. You’ll find streets such as Station Road, Elm Road and Bramble Hill, and we cover them all. Main roads around New Alresford include the B3046 and B3047, which makes travel easy. We also cover Bishop's Sutton (2 miles east), Gundleton (2 miles east), Cheriton (2 miles south), Hinton Ampner (3 miles south) and Bramdean (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (7 miles west), Eastleigh (11 miles south-west), Horndean (14 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles north-east).
Around New Alresford
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Running Horse Public House and Perins School and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (4.3 miles north-east). Not far away are Shutts Copse.