Hampshire · England
Fire-rated sealant in South Ham, Hampshire
We cover South Ham for intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly.
- Gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls
- Gaps where walls meet ceilings or slabs
- Door frames with gaps between frame and wall
Your questions about fire rated sealant in South Ham
Do you work for landlords with property near Basingstoke station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just call 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us about the property, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Do you cover smaller places like South Ham?
Yes, we do. We work across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
What sealant 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.
Will there be a smell?
Some sealants have a smell while they cure, which fades as it sets. Ventilation helps.
Do you take on fire stopping in schools and offices?
Yes, whether the building is a school, an office, flats or an HMO, and whether it’s in use or not. Tell us how the building is used and we’ll plan around it.
Do you guarantee your work?
Yes. All our work carries a 12-month guarantee.
Will we have a record of what was sealed?
Yes. We note each location and the product that went in.
Can ordinary silicone be used in a fire-stopping gap?
No. It looks sealed but will not perform as fire stopping. Use a product tested for that gap and service.
Fire rated sealant in South Ham, done properly
Ordinary silicone or decorators’ caulk in a fire-stopping gap is not a fire-rated seal. We cut out the wrong material and reseal with a fire-rated product tested for that kind of gap. We work on linear gaps, service penetrations and flats & HMOs, and common reasons people get in touch are new service routes left unsealed after building work and open holes round services passing through fire walls.
In a smaller place like South Ham, commercial jobs tend to be smaller buildings: a pub, a surgery, a school, a shop or a few business units. The work is the same as in a big building, just on a smaller scale.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we will sort it.
- Where
- South Ham (RG22, RG21, RG23)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How to look after the new joints
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Store the list of sealed gaps with your building paperwork
- Plan fire stopping into any work that goes through walls or floors
- Ask every contractor to reseal any fire stopping they disturb
- Do not fill fire-stopping gaps with ordinary foam or silicone
Leave the sealant to cure fully before painting near it. Some fire-rated sealants can be painted and some can’t, so ask us which we used.
When you plan work that goes through walls or ceilings, plan the fire stopping too. Doing it at the time avoids leaving gaps behind.
What the job involves on each surface
Masonry and concrete
Preparation counts on brick, block and concrete. We brush and vacuum the gap and use backing where the detail needs it before the sealant goes in.
Linear gaps
Long, narrow gaps appear where walls meet slabs and ceilings. We seal them to the tested detail, with backing where it’s needed.
What we cannot put right
We’d rather tell you now than do work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Problems with the door itself rather than the gap around the frame
- Openings too large for sealant, which need batts, boards or another system
- Construction that does not provide fire resistance on its own
If you are not sure, just call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
What we seal
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Service penetrations
- Door frames
- Flats & HMOs
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Linear gaps
When to call us in South Ham
Sometimes the wrong product was used from the start: general-purpose foam, everyday silicone or caulk in a place that needed a tested fire seal. It looks sealed, but it isn’t fire-rated.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Gaps where walls meet ceilings or slabs
- Holes left by a change of layout
- Sealant items on a fire risk assessment action list
- Open holes round services passing through fire walls
Rented homes near Basingstoke station change hands often, and new cables or pipes through a fire-resisting wall leave a gap that needs the right sealant.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- How long to leave it before use
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- Are they insured?
What affects the cost of fire rated sealant
There’s no set price list. The quote depends on:
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Working hours on commercial sites
Leaving a failed joint generally makes the job bigger, not smaller, because water and mould keep working on it. If you are unsure, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email for an honest opinion and a quote.
What to tell us for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just tell us:
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Roughly how big the job is
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll talk you through the work before giving you a price.
Also near South Ham
Other services in South Ham
Fire rated sealant in South Ham: local notes
Workplaces and the common parts of blocks of flats in England need a fire risk assessment under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which is often where open fire-stopping gaps are first noticed. We work to the specification you’re given, installing the product to its tested details.
Community buildings like Saint Peter's Church are part of the picture too: gaps around pipes and cables are worth checking after any building work there. Managing a site like St Anne's Catholic Primary School? Then service openings in fire-resisting walls need checking after any refurbishment.
South Ham is about 1 mile south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Our applicators cover fire rated sealant for homes and businesses in South Ham, as part of our work across Hampshire. Across Hampshire, we cover 683 places, South Ham among them. Our Reading page covers work nearby.
Jobs for fire rated sealant in RG22, RG21 and RG23 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Fire rated sealant is available to properties on Pheby Road, Wella Road and Lennox Road. Neighbouring places we cover for fire rated sealant include Brighton Hill (1 mile south), Basingstoke (1 mile north-east), Winklebury (1 mile north-west), Buckskin (1 mile west) and Worting (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (7 miles north).
Local landmarks in South Ham
Around South Ham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Aldworth School, Coppice Spring School and Eastrop Park and the streets around them. The closest station to South Ham is Basingstoke station, about 1.2 miles north-east. A little further out are Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (1.5 miles north) and Basing House (2.7 miles east). Open spaces near South Ham include Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
What happens on the day
We work through the job in order: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. For most jobs that takes from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access. In a smaller place like South Ham, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. If the job is outside, tell us about side access and how high the joints are.
- We plan the order of work and access, floor by floor or flat by flat.
- Old, damaged or unsuitable sealant is removed.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
Getting a quote
For fire rated sealant in South Ham, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and you’ll get a clear quote before work begins.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial work in South Ham
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.