Hertfordshire · England
Fire-rated sealant in Shephall, Hertfordshire
Intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations for Shephall, backed by a 12-month guarantee. Ask us for a quote.
- Unsealed gaps around fire door frames
- Open joints along the top of partitions
- Sealant items on a fire risk assessment action list
Keeping the joints in good condition
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. Here’s what we suggest:
- Ask every contractor to reseal any fire stopping they disturb
- Keep the record of products and locations with your fire safety documents
- Keep general-purpose foam and caulk away from fire-stopping gaps
- Take pictures of fire stopping before ceilings or boxing go back
Avoid covering a sealed gap with anything that is not part of the tested detail. Repairs should use a matching fire-rated product. Ask us if you are not sure which product was used.
Open gaps do not only matter in a fire: noise, draughts and even pests can come through too. Sealing them early helps on every front.
Fire rated sealant in Shephall
In flats, HMOs, offices and schools, fire stopping is often disturbed by later work. A new cable run or a replaced pipe can leave an open hole behind. Those are the gaps we close, using a tested fire-rated product. Typical jobs include standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap and new service routes left unsealed after building work, on door frames, linear gaps and plasterboard & masonry.
Community buildings, schools and small businesses around places like Shephall have washrooms and kitchens that see a lot of use. Sealant and fire-rated joints there matter as much as in any larger building.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Hertfordshire.
- Location
- Shephall (SG2, SG1)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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What affects the quote in Shephall
For a quick quote, just ask. The main things that affect it are:
- The size of the job
- Any working-time requirements on site
- The type of sealant required
- The old material and how stubborn it is
Rather than a set price list, we look at what your job involves: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. You will know the price before we begin.
Asking for a quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to know:
- A few photos by email, if you can
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- The rough size of the job
- What’s wrong with the joints now
There’s no standard price list. Instead, we send you a clear quote for your job. To arrange one, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
What the job involves on each surface
Plasterboard walls
We check that the board around the gap is sound. Loose material is removed so the sealant has a firm edge.
Flats and HMOs
Converted houses often have gaps around old and new services. The gaps on your list are sealed with a fire-rated product and record where they are.
When to call us in Shephall
Lots of unsealed gaps appear long after the building was completed. Electricians, plumbers and data installers drill through walls and ceilings and the hole they leave does not always get resealed.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Linear gaps at the head of walls
- Gaps filled with a product that is not fire-rated
- Damaged fire sealant left by other trades
- Open holes round services passing through fire walls
If you look after a building such as Peartree Spring Primary School, fire-stopping around service openings should be restored whenever new services go in.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether you can choose the colour
- How hidden problems are handled
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
Common questions in Shephall
Do you cover smaller places like Shephall?
Yes, Shephall 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.
Can you do fire rated sealant in Shephall?
Yes, Shephall is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a few details of the job.
Will we have a record of what was sealed?
Yes. Locations and products are written up when we finish. If you need pictures or a set layout, ask when you get a quote.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The area is protected while we work and cleaned up afterwards.
Can I do it myself?
For a simple, easy-to-reach joint, a careful DIYer can do a reasonable job. The usual mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using too much.
Will there be a smell?
Sometimes, a little. Any smell clears as the sealant cures.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
What fire rated sealant looks like in Shephall
Workplaces and the common parts of blocks of flats in England need a fire risk assessment under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, 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. Stevenage, which Shephall is part of, is one of England’s post-war new towns. Stevenage was planned with its own industrial and business areas, so workplaces sit close to the homes. Each has washrooms, kitchens and fire-rated joints to keep in order.
If you let a flat or house near Stevenage station, any gap left by new services in shared walls should be closed with a fire-rated product. Community buildings like Church of Saint Mary are part of the picture too: older buildings that have had new heating or wiring often have service gaps worth checking.
Shephall is about 1 mile south of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. We provide fire rated sealant to homeowners, landlords and businesses in Shephall and the surrounding area. Shephall is one of 381 places in Hertfordshire where we work. For nearby work, see our London page, about 27 miles away.
We cover every part of the SG2 and SG1 postcode area for fire rated sealant and the streets around it. If you need fire rated sealant at a property on Unwin Road, Oxleys Road and Burwell Road or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. Other places close to Shephall include Aston (1 mile east), Bragbury End (1 mile south-east), Knebworth (2 miles south), Hook's Cross (2 miles south-east) and Woolmer Green (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Hemel Hempstead (15 miles south-west), St Albans (12 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (14 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (6 miles south), Harpenden (9 miles south-west) and Hitchin (6 miles north-west).
Around Shephall
Around Shephall, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Coopers Inn, The Heathcote School and Barnwell School and the streets around them. The closest station to Shephall is Stevenage station, roughly 1.4 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Benington Castle (2.6 miles east) and Lister Hospital (2.7 miles north-west). Not far away are Ridlins Mire.
When it isn’t the sealant
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Issuing a fire rating or certificate for a building
- Construction that does not provide fire resistance on its own
- Fire risk assessments, which need a qualified assessor
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Flats & HMOs
- Door frames
- Service penetrations
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Linear gaps
- Plasterboard & masonry
Why deal with it now?
An open gap in a fire-resisting wall is a route for smoke and fire. Sealing it properly restores what the wall was there to do, and the sealing itself is often a contained piece of work. In an older home around Shephall, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the sealant itself.
Combining jobs into one visit is generally more efficient than separate visits. You will get one clear quote for the whole job.
Why Shephall customers choose us
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
See what affects the cost and what customers say.
How the visit works
A visit follows a simple pattern: we look at the joints together, protect the area around them, carry out the job and clear up. It usually takes from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access. A visit to Shephall is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. If the work is outside, the weather plays a part, as sealant needs a dry surface.
- Access to each area is agreed so the work can run in order.
- We take out any damaged or unsuitable sealant.
- Gaps are cleaned of dust and loose material.
- 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
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
Get a quote
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that is easier. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll explain what’s involved.