Hampshire · England
Fire Rated Sealant in Rake
Professional fire rated sealant in and around Rake, with every bit of old sealant taken out first.
- Open gaps behind door architraves
- New service routes left unsealed after building work
- Cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant
DIY sealant or a professional job?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out 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.
Fire rated sealant for homes and businesses in Rake
Door frame gaps, linear joints and holes around services all have their own details. We check the size and the substrate before choosing the product, then the sealant goes in to the depth the product’s details set. Typical jobs include gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls and open gaps behind door architraves, on pipe & cable gaps, flats & HMOs and door frames.
Work in a small place like Rake is planned ahead, journey included, so the job can fit around bookings, guests or opening times where possible.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once the job is done.
- Location
- Rake (GU33)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What sealant work cannot fix
It helps to know what we cannot do too:
- Construction that doesn’t provide fire resistance on its own
- Issuing a fire rating or certificate for a building
- Fire doors that need new seals, closers or hardware
Not sure which it is? You can phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Where we work in Rake
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Door frames
- Service penetrations
- Linear gaps
- Flats & HMOs
Keeping the joints in good condition
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Check whether a sealant can be painted before decorating over it
- Allow for resealing whenever new services are run
- Flag any open gap you spot round a pipe or cable
- Keep pictures of seals that will be hidden
Keep the record we give you with the building’s fire safety documents. It saves time at the next inspection or assessment.
An open gap is not only a fire issue: they also let noise, draughts and sometimes pests through. Sealing them early helps on every front.
What affects the quote in Rake
Jobs vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- When we can work, for business premises
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- The number and length of the joints
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
Doing several joints on one visit normally makes better use of the time than several visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. We will give you a clear price for the lot.
Asking for a quote
You don’t need to know the technical terms. Just tell us:
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Whether it has been sealed before
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- A few photos by email, if you can
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that is easier. Describe what needs sealing and we will explain what’s involved before giving you a price.
Signs you need fire rated sealant in Rake
Gaps also open up as buildings move: cracked or debonded sealant leaves an open route through the wall. Knocks, maintenance and building work damage it further.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant
- Gaps flagged on a fire risk assessment
- Gaps where walls meet ceilings or slabs
- Gaps left after a refit or conversion
If you look after a building such as Rake CofE Primary School, service openings in fire-resisting walls need checking after any refurbishment.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether they’re fully insured
- What product goes in the joint
- The length of the guarantee
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
The process
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point us to the joints and we will get on with it. The work itself takes from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access, including the tidy-up. Somewhere like Rake 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.
- Access to each area is agreed so the work can run in order.
- Old, damaged or unsuitable sealant is removed.
- Dust and loose debris are cleaned from each gap.
- We apply and tool the sealant to the product’s tested detail.
- We record what was done and flag anything that needs a different system.
Before we arrive
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Move anything stored near the joints
Get a quote
For a quote, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the location and a short description of the problem. We will send you a clear quote before any work starts.
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Surface by surface
Service penetrations
New gaps tend to show up where services have been added. We clean out what’s there and reseal to the right depth over any backing the detail calls for.
Linear gaps
Some linear gaps have to cope with movement as well as fire. We choose a product and depth that suit the gap and the movement from the manufacturer’s details.
Common questions in Rake
Do you cover smaller places like Rake?
Yes, Rake is covered. We work across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you work for hotels and guest houses in Rake?
Yes, hotels and guest houses are among the places we work. Rooms can be done a few at a time, so the building stays open.
Do you do fire sealant around door frames?
Yes. We often seal open gaps hidden behind the architrave. The door and its fittings are a separate job for a door specialist.
Do you carry out fire risk assessments?
No. That is for a fire risk assessor, designer or building control. We apply fire-rated sealant to the requirements they set.
Do the sealants smell?
It depends on the product. Some smell for a while, some hardly at all, and any smell fades as they cure.
Which products do you use?
We choose the sealant for the joint, not the other way round. Where it moves, gets wet or faces the weather makes a difference, and we’ll explain our choice.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes. Every job comes with a one-year guarantee.
Can you tell me how many minutes the seal will last?
Ratings and certification sit with the product’s test evidence and whoever specified the work. We apply the specified product to the manufacturer’s details and list the locations and products for you.
Other services in Rake
Fire rated sealant around Rake
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. There are hotels and other places to stay in and around Rake. For hotels, a room-by-room programme keeps most rooms in use while the work goes on.
Rented homes near Liss station change hands often, and new cables or pipes through a fire-resisting wall leave a gap that needs the right sealant. Community buildings like Rake Mission Church are part of the picture too: older buildings that have had new heating or wiring often have service gaps worth checking.
Rake is about 4 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We carry out fire rated sealant for homes and businesses in Rake and the surrounding area. Rake is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work. Portsmouth is on our list too, about 19 miles from Rake.
Every address in GU33 is covered for fire rated sealant, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on London Road, Brewells Lane and St Patrick's Lane and the roads around them. If you are just outside Rake, we cover The Mint (1 mile north-west), Hill Brow (1 mile south-west), Liss (1 mile west), Liss Forest (1 mile north-west) and West Liss (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Havant (14 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south-west), Aldershot (15 miles north), Alton (9 miles north-west), Waterlooville (14 miles south-west) and Petersfield (4 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Rake
In Rake, that means homes and buildings near The Sun Inn, among other places. The closest station to Rake is Liss station, about 1.6 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (4.2 miles north). For a walk, there’s Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Wheeler's Down.