Hampshire · England
Fire-rated sealant in West End, Hampshire
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- Open joints along the top of partitions
- Cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant
- Ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed
Surface by surface
Masonry and concrete
For masonry and concrete, we use a product tested in that substrate. The gap is cleaned of dust first.
Plasterboard walls
We check that the board around the gap is sound. Loose material is removed so the sealant has a firm edge.
How we handle fire rated sealant in West End
Fire stopping only performs as intended if it’s done to the detail: the right depth, the right backing and the right product for the substrate. That detail is what we take care over, one gap at a time. Typical jobs include joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey and door frames with gaps between frame and wall, on flats & HMOs, service penetrations and pipe & cable gaps.
Commercial work around a smaller place like West End generally means a pub, a shop, a school or small business units rather than office blocks. 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’ll sort it.
- Place
- West End (SO30, SO18)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear price before we start
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Keeping the joints in good condition
A little care helps the new joints last. Our advice:
- Include hidden areas like risers in routine checks
- Keep general-purpose foam and caulk away from fire-stopping gaps
- Get damaged fire seals looked at promptly
- Include fire stopping when you schedule refits
Look at the sealed gaps as part of your routine walk-rounds. Look for cracks, gaps or sealant that has been cut or pulled out and get them seen to.
An open gap is not only a fire issue: they also let noise, draughts and sometimes pests through. Dealing with them early helps with all of these.
Do you need fire rated sealant in West End?
Sometimes the wrong product was used from the start: general-purpose foam, everyday silicone or caulk where a fire-rated seal was needed. It may look fine, but it is not a fire-rated seal.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Open holes round services passing through fire walls
- Joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey
- Door frames with gaps between frame and wall
- New service routes left unsealed after building work
For buildings such as Church of St James, gaps around pipes and cables are worth checking after any building work there.
What your quote should include
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- How long to leave it before use
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
Also in West End
How it works
There is not 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. For a job in West End, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. If the work is outside, the weather plays a part, as sealant needs a dry surface.
- First we work through your list or survey, measuring each gap and checking what it’s formed in.
- Anything that is not fit for the job comes out, and the gap is cleaned.
- Backing or fill is fitted where the product’s tested detail calls for it.
- The sealant goes in to the depth its detail sets, then it’s tooled off.
- We record the locations and products used for your records.
Before we arrive
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
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. You’ll have a clear quote before work begins.
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Common questions in West End
Can you do fire rated sealant in West End?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and West End is part of that. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us what needs doing, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Southampton Airport Parkway station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Will you leave a mess?
No. We protect the surfaces around the joints, and we tidy up before we go.
Do you take on fire stopping in schools and offices?
Yes. We work in flats, HMOs, schools, offices and other commercial buildings, including occupied ones. We agree access and the order of work with you first.
Do you seal gaps around fire door frames?
Yes. The joint between frame and wall is sealed with a fire-rated sealant. The door leaf and its hardware need a door specialist.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No, because it fails. The old sealant always comes out first, so the new sealant bonds properly.
Will you assess my building’s fire safety?
No. We follow the requirements from your assessor, designer or building control, and apply each product to its tested details.
What sealant do you use?
Each joint gets the product that suits it. Where it moves, gets wet or faces the weather makes a difference, and we will tell you what we are using.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
Fire rated sealant in West End: 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 apply fire-rated sealant to the assessor’s or designer’s specification and the product’s tested details.
For landlords with property near Southampton Airport Parkway station, fire-rated sealant around pipes and cables through walls and floors needs making good whenever new services go through. Schools such as Saint James' Church of England Primary School are buildings too, and fire-stopping around service openings should be restored whenever new services go in.
West End is about 2 miles east of Southampton, in Hampshire. For fire rated sealant in and around West End, please ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email for a quick quote. We are based in Crawley and cover Hampshire, West End included. 683 places in Hampshire are on our list, large and small.
All of SO30 and SO18 is covered for fire rated sealant, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need fire rated sealant at a property on High Street, Hatch Mead and Glenlea Close or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside West End, we cover Chartwell Green (1 mile west), Harefield (1 mile south), Townhill Park (1 mile west), Midanbury (1 mile west) and Mansbridge (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (9 miles north), Gosport (12 miles south-east), Eastleigh (3 miles north), Fareham (8 miles south-east), Horndean (14 miles east) and Totton (7 miles west).
What’s near West End
Typical jobs here are in homes near Itchen Valley Country Park, Woodlands Community College and The Gregg School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Southampton Airport Parkway station, roughly 1.8 miles north-west. A little further out are Netley Castle (3.7 miles south) and Marlands Shopping Centre (3.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
Why it’s worth doing now in West End
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. Around West End, water from a failed joint in an older home can soak into timber and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than renewing the sealant.
The cost depends on the size of the job, how hard the old material is to remove and access to the work. We give a clear quote before work begins, so you know where you stand.
What you get with us
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- We never seal over old sealant
Landlord and commercial work in West End
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we will quote.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.