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Fire-rated sealant in Shripney, West Sussex
Intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations for homes and businesses in Shripney and across West Sussex. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant
- Gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls
- Holes left by a change of layout
Should I try it myself first?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
About our fire rated sealant in Shripney
Until it’s heated, intumescent sealant behaves like an ordinary sealant; in a fire it expands into the joint. The right product depends on the gap size, the substrate and what passes through. We work on plasterboard & masonry, linear gaps and flats & HMOs, and the jobs we see most are door frames with gaps between frame and wall and open holes round services passing through fire walls.
If you have holiday lets, a converted barn used for business or a community building near Shripney, the washrooms, kitchens and any fire-rated joints need the same care as a big site.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please phone 0345 464 0079 or email us.
- Where
- Shripney (PO22)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Workplaces and buildings in Shripney
If you run a hotel, guest house or holiday let in a coastal place like Shripney, heavy use in the busy months is hard on washroom and kitchen sealant, and any building work there should leave fire-rated joints made good. 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.
For buildings such as Holy Cross Church, service openings in its walls need the right fire-rated sealant, as in any building. For landlords with property near Bognor Regis station, any gap left by new services in shared walls should be closed with a fire-rated product.
Shripney is about 2 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Wherever you are in the PO22 postcode area, we cover fire rated sealant for homes and businesses. Across West Sussex, we cover 371 places, Shripney among them. We also work in Portsmouth, around 18 miles away.
Our applicators cover all of the PO22 postcode area for fire rated sealant and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Shripney Lane, Shripney Road and The Marigolds. Nearby, we also carry out fire rated sealant in Lidsey (1 mile north-east), Flansham (2 miles east), Westergate (2 miles north), Aldingbourne (2 miles north) and Eastergate (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (12 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-west), Selsey (7 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east), Lancing (15 miles east) and Emsworth (12 miles west).
Near you in Shripney
In Shripney, that means homes and buildings near The Brooks Local Nature Reserve, The Regis School and Felpham Community College and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Bognor Regis station, about 1.7 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tote Copse Castle (1.8 miles north-west) and Bognor Regis Museum (2.1 miles south).
Keeping the joints in good condition
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Report cracked or damaged seals as soon as you notice them
- Do not fill fire-stopping gaps with ordinary foam or silicone
- Tell trades working in the building that fire seals must be put back
- Keep photos 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.
Small gaps around services are simple to deal with while there are only a few. Leave them and each new job adds another hole and the job gets bigger.
Surface by surface
Door frames
A door can only do its job if the gap behind its frame is sealed too. We seal that gap with a fire-rated sealant suited to the frame and wall.
Linear gaps
Gaps along the top of partitions are easy to miss above a ceiling. We work along the whole run leaving no stretch unsealed.
How the visit works
Once we’re on site, we compare the joints with what we discussed. If anything is different, we explain it before carrying on. Most jobs then take from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access. In a small place like Shripney, access is usually the main thing to plan. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- We start with the survey or action list, checking the size and surfaces of every gap.
- We remove any old or unsuitable filler and clean the gap.
- We put in whatever backing or fill the product detail specifies.
- We apply the fire-rated or intumescent sealant to the specified depth and tool it.
- Finally, we list where we worked and what we used, for your records.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Mention any tricky access
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
Get a quote
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.
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Landlords, agents and businesses in Shripney
Hotels need rooms back in use, so the work can be planned room by room. We’ve worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
If you manage several properties in or around Shripney, several properties can be quoted together. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs, and pictures by email help.
Quotes for fire rated sealant in Shripney
For a quick quote, just ask. What matters most is:
- The size of the job
- Whether the work is at height
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Any working-time requirements on site
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting. If you’re unsure, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us for an honest opinion and a quote.
Asking for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just tell us:
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- The address or postcode of the job
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Whether it’s a home or a business
We quote each job on its own. Simply call 0345 464 0079 or email us and describe the job and send pictures if you have them.
Signs you need fire rated sealant in Shripney
Door frames are a common weak spot. The architrave hides the gap between frame and wall, so it can be left open when a door is replaced.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Open joints along the top of partitions
- Seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers
- New service routes left unsealed after building work
- Open holes round services passing through fire walls
Managing a site like Bersted Green Primary School? Then fire-stopping around service openings should be restored whenever new services go in.
What to look for in a quote
- Who turns up on the day
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- The length of the guarantee
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
Shripney: your questions answered
Is Shripney in your area for fire rated sealant?
Yes, Shripney is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. Just call 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job.
Is Shripney within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our work covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
What sealant do you use?
Products from Arbo and Everbuild, among others, picked for each joint. We will tell you what we’re using and why.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to the joints, so we’ll agree that with you when we book. Indoors, that normally means someone at home.
Where do you work from?
Our base is Crawley. We work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Do you seal gaps around fire door frames?
Yes. Gaps behind architraves are a common job for us. The door and its fittings are a separate job for a door specialist.
What’s the difference between intumescent and fire-rated sealant?
Intumescent means it swells when heated. Intumescent sealants are one kind of fire-rated sealant; the right one depends on the gap and what passes through it.
Do you take on fire stopping in schools and offices?
Yes, in flats, HMOs, schools, offices and other buildings, occupied or empty. Let us know the building’s hours and we’ll plan the work to suit.