Isle of Wight · England
Fire Rated Sealant in Westridge
Intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations for homes and businesses in Westridge and across the Isle of Wight. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Damaged fire sealant left by other trades
- Open holes round services passing through fire walls
- Ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed
Fire rated sealant in Westridge, done properly
Door frame gaps, linear joints and holes around services all have their own details. Measuring the gap and checking what it’s made of comes first, then apply it to the depth its tested detail calls for. If you’re dealing with old fire sealant that has split or come away and damaged fire sealant left by other trades, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
Somewhere as small as Westridge, commercial jobs tend to be pubs, holiday lets, farm buildings or halls rather than offices. Each still needs sound sealant in its washrooms and kitchens, and fire-rated joints where services pass through walls.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.
- Place
- Westridge (PO33)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Signs you need fire rated sealant in Westridge
Sealant applied too thin, without the backing its detail needs, or onto dust will not perform as it was tested. Rushed fire stopping is common particularly when it was the last job before handover.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Gaps left after a refit or conversion
- Old fire sealant that has split or come away
- Ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed
- Seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers
Community buildings like St John's 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
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- When the joint can take water or movement
- Whether they’re fully insured
- The length of the guarantee
Landlord and commercial work in Westridge
Letting agents and landlords in Westridge can book us as well as householders. Sealant work between tenants is a simple way to keep a property in good order before the next move-in.
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so the work can be planned room by room around your bookings where we can. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
Can I do it myself?
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
Fire rated sealant around Westridge
For seaside hotels, guest houses and holiday lets around Westridge, busy months put washrooms and kitchens under pressure, so it’s worth checking the sealant before the busiest weeks. In England, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires a fire risk assessment for workplaces and for the common parts of blocks of flats, 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.
Letting a property close to Smallbrook Junction station? Then fire-rated sealant around pipes and cables through walls and floors needs making good whenever new services go through. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Oakfield Church of England Aided Primary School, fire-stopping around service openings should be restored whenever new services go in.
Westridge is about 1 mile south-east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Westridge can book us for fire rated sealant, old or new, large or small. The work is guaranteed for a year. Westridge is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we work. Our Portsmouth page covers work nearby.
Work in PO33 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Bullen Road, Hayward Avenue and Salisbury Road and the roads around them. You’ll find Westridge on the A3055, which makes it straightforward to reach with everything needed for fire rated sealant. Nearby, we also carry out fire rated sealant in Elmfield (1 mile north), Oakfield (1 mile north-west), Appley (1 mile north), Pondwell (1 mile east) and Puckpool (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (7 miles west), Cowes (8 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles south), Shanklin (6 miles south), Ventnor (9 miles south) and East Cowes (7 miles north-west). Remote and island addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you call 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Landmarks near Westridge
We work in homes and buildings around Ryde School with Upper Chine, Ryde Academy and High Park Tavern. The closest station to Westridge is Smallbrook Junction station, about 0.5 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Gosport War Memorial Hospital (5.5 miles north) and Cothey Bottom Heritage Centre (under half a mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Alan Hersey Nature Reserve and Brading Down.
Why it’s worth doing now in Westridge
Fire-rated sealants need more care than everyday sealant. Depth, backing and surface preparation all affect how a seal performs, and we work to the product details every time. In a small place like Westridge, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Combining jobs into one visit is generally more efficient than separate visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. You will get one clear quote for the whole job.
Why Westridge clients choose us
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
Take a look at what affects the cost or customer reviews.
Other services in Westridge
What we do, step by step
Every visit runs the same way: we look at the joints together, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, carry out the job and tidy away. It usually takes a few hours for a handful of gaps, and longer for a whole building. In a small place like Westridge, access is generally the main thing to plan. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- We go through the gaps on your list or survey and check each one’s size and substrate.
- We remove any old or unsuitable filler and clean the gap.
- Backing or fill is fitted where the product’s tested detail calls for it.
- We apply the fire-rated or intumescent sealant to the specified depth and tool it.
- We record the locations and products used for your records.
Before we arrive
- Mention any tricky access
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
Get a quote
To get a quote, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. We will give you a clear price before any work starts.
Related advice
Different surfaces, different methods
Plasterboard walls
Service holes in plasterboard are often rough and oversized. Gaps that are too big for sealant alone need a different detail.
Masonry and concrete
Core-drilled and broken-out holes in concrete are often irregular. We measure the gap at its widest point to make sure it suits the product.
Questions from Westridge
Do you work for hotels and guest houses in Westridge?
Yes, hotels and guest houses are among the places we work. Rooms can be done a few at a time, so the building stays open.
Will you come out to Westridge?
Yes, Westridge is covered. 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.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Can I use normal mastic around a pipe through a fire wall?
No. It looks sealed but will not perform as fire stopping. A tested fire-rated product is needed, or ask us to do it.
How long does fire rated sealant take?
It depends on the size of the job, but as a guide it takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are. We will tell you when we quote.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If anything is not right with the work within the year, let us know and we will sort it.
What do you need from me for a quote?
The location, the problem and the rough size of the job. Photos by email help too.
Can you tell me which gaps need fire stopping?
No. We work from the specification you give us and install to the manufacturer’s details.
How we quote for fire rated sealant
Your quote is based on your job. We take into account:
- How much there is to do
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- The product the joint needs
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, because water and mould keep working on it. If you are unsure, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll give you an honest view and a quote.
Helping us quote
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can tell us:
- How we’d reach the joints
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
Want a quote for fire rated sealant? Please ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.