West Sussex · England
Fire Rated Sealant in West Marden
Intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations for West Marden, backed by a one-year guarantee. Ask us for a quote.
- Door frames with gaps between frame and wall
- Seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers
- Cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant
Fire rated sealant in West Marden, done properly
Later work by other trades often breaks through fire stopping, especially in flats, HMOs, offices and schools. One new cable or pipe can leave a gap that nobody goes back to seal. We seal them with a product tested for that kind of gap. We work on service penetrations, plasterboard & masonry and door frames, and people most often call us about joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey and new service routes left unsealed after building work.
In a village or hamlet like West Marden, commercial work is more likely to be a pub, a farm shop, holiday lets or a village hall than an office block. They all have washrooms, kitchens and service openings that need the right sealant.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after we’ve gone.
- Location
- West Marden (PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Surface by surface
Flats and HMOs
Flats and HMOs rely on fire separation between homes and the common parts. We work through the gaps on your assessment, flat by flat if needed.
Plasterboard walls
In plasterboard walls, the condition of the board edge matters. Loose material is removed so the sealant has a firm edge.
Commercial buildings in West Marden
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 work to the specification you’re given, installing the product to its tested details.
If you look after a building such as Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School, fire-stopping around service openings should be restored whenever new services go in. For buildings such as The Parish Church of St Mary, gaps around pipes and cables are worth checking after any building work there.
West Marden is about 5 miles east of Horndean, in West Sussex. We provide fire rated sealant to homes and businesses in West Marden and nearby. West Marden is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work. There’s also a page for Portsmouth, roughly 11 miles from West Marden.
Every address in PO18 is within our area for fire rated sealant, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around West Marden: Forestside (1 mile south-west), Chalton (3 miles north-west), Blendworth (4 miles west), Buriton (5 miles north-west) and Nursted (5 miles north). Further out, we also cover Bognor Regis (13 miles south-east), Chichester (8 miles south-east), Selsey (14 miles south), Emsworth (5 miles south), Portfield (8 miles south-east) and Yapton (14 miles south-east).
What’s near West Marden
In West Marden, that means homes and buildings near The Coach And Horses Public House. The nearest railway station is Rowlands Castle station, roughly 2.8 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Havant War Memorial Hospital (5.6 miles south-west) and Clanfield Earthwork (4.1 miles north-west). Not far away are Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Compton Down.
Honest limits
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what sealant cannot fix:
- Problems with the door itself rather than the gap around the frame
- Fire risk assessments, which need a qualified assessor
- Large holes that need a different fire-stopping system
If in doubt, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we seal
- Linear gaps
- Service penetrations
- Flats & HMOs
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Door frames
- Plasterboard & masonry
Towns and villages near West Marden
Other services in West Marden
What we’re called out for in West Marden
Buildings are refitted and reconfigured over the years. A house turned into flats or an HMO, or an office split into smaller units, brings new walls, new service routes and new gaps.
The problems people normally mention when they call include:
- Cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant
- Damaged fire sealant left by other trades
- Linear gaps at the head of walls
- Ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed
Rented homes near Rowlands Castle station change hands often, and new cables or pipes through a fire-resisting wall leave a gap that needs the right sealant.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- Which colour the sealant will be
- What the cure time is
- Whether they’re fully insured
What affects the quote in West Marden
You will get a clear quote before any work starts. It takes into account:
- Any mould that needs treating
- How many areas need sealing
- The size of the job
- Working hours on commercial sites
Leaving a failed joint normally makes the job bigger, not smaller. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will give you an honest view and a quote.
Asking for a quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Try to tell us:
- How we’d reach the joints
- The address or postcode of the job
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
There’s no standard price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, we give you a clear price for your job. To get started, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
Your questions about fire rated sealant in West Marden
Do you work for landlords with property near Rowlands Castle station?
Yes, we work for landlords and agents. 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 work begins.
Can you do fire rated sealant in West Marden?
Yes, West Marden is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. You can call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us what needs doing.
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 tell you what we are using.
Can I do it myself?
It depends on the job. Work at height, movement joints, fire-rated gaps and large areas are best left to a professional, while a short indoor joint may be within reach.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes. All our work carries our one-year guarantee.
Is standard sealant good enough for a fire gap?
No. It looks sealed but won’t perform as fire stopping. A tested fire-rated product is needed.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes. Several rooms, windows or areas can go on one quote.
How long does fire rated sealant take?
As a guide, most jobs take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are. Larger jobs naturally take longer.
Landlords, agents and businesses in West Marden
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
What happens on the day
Good joint work is mostly preparation, so that is where we spend the time. Joints are cleaned back and dried before anything new goes in. In total, it generally takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are. In a small place like West Marden, access is usually the main thing to plan. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- Access to each area is agreed so the work can run in order.
- 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.
- Locations and products are written up and any gaps unsuitable for sealant are flagged.
Preparing for the visit
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
How to get a quote
Want a quote for fire rated sealant? Please ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us about the job. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Advice
Can I do it myself?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone will not bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out 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.