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Fire Rated Sealant in West Itchenor
Intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations in West Itchenor, with a one-year guarantee on every job. Call for a quick quote.
- Seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers
- Cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant
- Open holes round services passing through fire walls
West Itchenor questions
Is West Itchenor within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our work covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is West Itchenor in your area for fire rated sealant?
Yes, West Itchenor 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.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We’re approved under the ARBOMaster scheme.
Can I do it myself?
It depends on the job. High-level, external movement and fire-rated joints are professional jobs, while a short indoor joint may be within reach.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes. More than one area can go on one quote.
How much does fire rated sealant cost in West Itchenor?
The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Ask us for a quote and we’ll talk you through it.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes. We cut out all the old sealant and clean the joint.
Is standard sealant good enough for a fire gap?
No. Ordinary silicone, caulk or foam isn’t tested as fire stopping. We cut it out and reseal with a fire-rated product.
Fire rated sealant in West Itchenor, done properly
Bigger jobs can be worked through in stages, flat by flat or floor by floor, noting the locations and products as we go. It gives you a list to keep with the building’s fire safety documents. If you’re dealing with open holes round services passing through fire walls and sealant items on a fire risk assessment action list, we can put it right.
In a village or hamlet like West Itchenor, commercial work is more likely to be a pub, a farm shop, holiday lets or a village hall than an office block. Each still needs sound sealant in its washrooms and kitchens, and fire-rated joints where services pass through walls.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee, large or small.
- Place
- West Itchenor (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Should I try it myself first?
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone will not bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
Why act early in West Itchenor
Leaving a gap until a refurbishment comes round can mean years with it open. On its own, sealing it now is a small job. Around West Itchenor, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, where water from a failed joint can cause rot if it’s left.
Every job is a little different, so each one gets its own quote. Size, access and the product the joint needs all make a difference, and we will explain the quote if you ask.
Why West Itchenor clients choose us
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Full insurance on every job
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
From a single let to a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
Workplaces and buildings in West Itchenor
If you run a hotel, guest house or holiday let in a coastal place like West Itchenor, busy months put washrooms and kitchens under pressure, so it’s worth checking the sealant before the busiest weeks. 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 Bosham station, any gap left by new services in shared walls should be closed with a fire-rated product.
West Itchenor is about 5 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Across the PO20 area, we can carry out fire rated sealant at your property. 371 places in West Sussex are on our list, large and small. There’s also a page for Portsmouth, about 9 miles away.
All of PO20 is covered for fire rated sealant. Whether your property is on The Street, Waterstone Close and Spinney Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out fire rated sealant in Bosham Hoe (1 mile north-east), Bosham (2 miles north), Chidham (2 miles north), Broadbridge (3 miles north) and Apuldram (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (8 miles east), Chichester (5 miles north-east), Selsey (6 miles south-east), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (5 miles north-west) and Portfield (5 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in West Itchenor
For rail, the closest station is Bosham station, about 2.9 miles north. Well-known places in the area include St Richard's Hospital (5 miles north-east) and Chichester Castle (4.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near West Itchenor include Pilsey Island.
How to look after the new joints
Looking after new joints is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Include fire stopping when you schedule refits
- Make resealing part of every contractor’s brief
- Do not fill fire-stopping gaps with ordinary foam or silicone
- Photograph sealed gaps before they’re covered up
Tell other trades that the gaps have been sealed, and make sure anything they disturb is resealed with a suitable product. Later work is a common cause of damaged fire stopping.
When you plan work that goes through walls or ceilings, plan the fire stopping too. Catching it then saves a separate visit later.
When to call us in West Itchenor
A lot of fire stopping is out of sight: in ceiling voids, service risers and behind boxing. Out of view, damage sits unnoticed until someone inspects.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Gaps where walls meet ceilings or slabs
- Seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers
- Fire seals that have cracked with movement
- Sealant items on a fire risk assessment action list
Community buildings like St Nicholas' Church are part of the picture too: gaps around pipes and cables are worth checking after any building work there.
What your quote should include
- When the joint can take water or movement
- What happens if the job turns out different
- Whether they’re fully insured
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
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What sealant work can’t fix
In fairness, some problems need a different trade:
- Openings too large for sealant, which need batts, boards or another system
- Problems with the door itself rather than the gap around the frame
- Walls or floors that weren’t built to resist fire
If in doubt, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will say what we think.
What we seal
- Service penetrations
- Door frames
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Flats & HMOs
- Linear gaps
- Plasterboard & masonry
How the visit works
We work through the job in order: protect, prepare, seal, tidy. Typically it takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are and we leave things clean and tidy. Somewhere like West Itchenor needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- We plan the order of work and access, floor by floor or flat by flat.
- We take out any damaged or unsuitable sealant.
- Dust and loose debris are cleaned from each gap.
- The fire-rated or intumescent sealant is applied and tooled to the tested detail.
- Locations and products are written up and any gaps unsuitable for sealant are flagged.
How to prepare
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
Get a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location. Photos by email help us understand the job.