Hampshire · England
Fire-rated sealant in Swanmore, Hampshire
Intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations for householders, landlords and businesses in Swanmore. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Open gaps behind door architraves
- Unsealed gaps where pipes and cables go through a wall
- Linear gaps at the head of walls
DIY sealant or a professional job?
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
Fire rated sealant in Swanmore, done properly
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, so we work to the manufacturer’s details. If you have gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls and ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
Community buildings, schools and small businesses around places like Swanmore have washrooms and kitchens that see a lot of use. Sealant and fire-rated joints there matter as much as in any larger building.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right with it in that time, tell us and we’ll put it right.
- Where
- Swanmore (SO32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear price before work begins
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
We keep the work tidy and contained to the area we’re working on, so you can get on with your day. Expect the work to take from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access, and we explain the cure time before we leave. A visit to Swanmore is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Outdoor jobs depend on a dry day, since sealant needs a dry surface.
- We plan the order of work and access, floor by floor or flat by flat.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any tricky access
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
Get a quote
To get a quote, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the location and a short description of the problem. We will send you a clear quote before any work starts.
Advice
How the job changes by surface
Service penetrations
Service penetrations are where new gaps often appear. Old or unsuitable filler comes out before the right sealant goes in.
Door frames
Frame gaps are normally hidden behind the architrave. We seal any open gap to the product’s tested details.
Do you need fire rated sealant in Swanmore?
Movement in the structure can open gaps too: cracked or debonded sealant leaves an open route through the wall. Damage from cleaning, knocks and maintenance adds to it.
Look out for any of the following:
- Gaps filled with a product that is not fire-rated
- Open gaps behind door architraves
- Cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant
- Holes left by a change of layout
Managing a site like Swanmore Church of England Aided Primary School? Then service openings in fire-resisting walls need checking after any refurbishment.
What to look for in a quote
- The length of the guarantee
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether you can choose the colour
Your questions about fire rated sealant in Swanmore
I let a flat near Botley station. Can you help?
Yes, we work for landlords and letting agents. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before work begins.
Will you come out to Swanmore?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our work covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No, and we never do. It may look fine at first, but the new bead soon lifts. The old sealant has to come out completely.
Do you offer different sealant colours?
We’ll suggest a colour to suit the surroundings. The choice depends on the product the joint needs.
Will we have a record of what was sealed?
Yes. Every gap we seal is listed with the product used.
Can you fill the gap behind a fire door frame?
Yes. Gaps behind architraves are a common job for us. Doors, seals and closers need a door specialist.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We are fully insured.
Is intumescent sealant the same as fire-rated sealant?
Intumescent means it swells when heated to help seal the gap. Intumescent sealants are one kind of fire-rated sealant; the right one depends on the gap and what passes through it.
What we can’t put right
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Fire risk assessments, which need a qualified assessor
- Walls or floors that weren’t built to resist fire
- Big openings where sealant alone isn’t the tested solution
If you’re not sure, just phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Flats & HMOs
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Service penetrations
- Door frames
- Linear gaps
Also in Swanmore
Fire rated sealant around Swanmore
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 apply fire-rated sealant to the assessor’s or designer’s specification and the product’s tested details.
For buildings such as Church of St Barnabas, gaps around pipes and cables are worth checking after any building work there. Letting a property close to Botley station? Then new cables or pipes through a fire-resisting wall leave a gap that needs the right sealant.
Swanmore is about 6 miles east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Swanmore can book us for fire rated sealant. The work is guaranteed for a year. Our Hampshire coverage runs to 683 places, Swanmore among them. For nearby work, see our Southampton page, about 9 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for fire rated sealant: SO32. Streets in the area include Church Road, Myers Close and Spring Vale. Nearby, we also carry out fire rated sealant in Hill Grove (1 mile east), Upper Swanmore (1 mile north-east), Mislingford (1 mile south-east), Shirrell Heath (1 mile south) and Kingsmead (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (10 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles east).
Landmarks near Swanmore
We work in homes and buildings around Swanmore College of Technology and the streets around them. The closest station to Swanmore is Botley station, about 3.7 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.7 miles north-west) and Knowle Hospital (4.3 miles south). For a walk, there’s Beacon Hill and Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
What happens if it’s left?
For some gaps, sealant isn’t the right answer and another system is needed. Big openings, bundles of cables and plastic pipes may need batts, collars or wraps instead. We’ll say so if a gap needs something other than sealant. Around Swanmore, water from a failed joint in an older home can soak into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the sealant itself.
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, because water and mould keep working on it. If you are unsure, call 0345 464 0079 or email us for an honest opinion and a quote.
Why us?
- Tidy, careful work
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
What affects the quote in Swanmore
The price is agreed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Any working-time requirements on site
- How easy the joints are to reach
- How many areas need sealing
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, the access and the products needed. Ask us for a quote and we will explain what it covers.
Asking for a quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- A few photos by email, if you can
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- The type of property
- Where the job is, and your postcode
For fire rated sealant in Swanmore, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us. Tell us what the problem is and where, and we’ll agree the price before any work begins.