Reading · England
Fire Rated Sealant in Arborfield Garrison
Intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations in Arborfield Garrison, with a one-year guarantee on every job. Ask us for a quote.
- Open joints along the top of partitions
- Joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey
- Holes left by a change of layout
When something else is needed
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what new sealant will not do:
- Large holes that need a different fire-stopping system
- Fire doors that need new seals, closers or hardware
- Fire risk assessments, which need a qualified assessor
Not sure which it is? You can phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Door frames
- Flats & HMOs
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Service penetrations
- Linear gaps
How we handle fire rated sealant in Arborfield Garrison
Intumescent sealant looks much like any other sealant until it gets hot; in a fire it expands into the joint. The right product depends on the gap size, the substrate and what passes through, so we follow the tested detail for each one. Typical jobs include unsealed gaps where pipes and cables go through a wall and unsealed gaps around fire door frames, on door frames, plasterboard & masonry and pipe & cable gaps.
In a smaller place like Arborfield Garrison, commercial jobs tend to be smaller buildings: a pub, a surgery, a school, a shop or a few business units. Each needs the same care with its sealant as any larger building.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee, whatever its size.
- Place
- Arborfield Garrison (RG2, RG40)
- Region
- Reading
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Arborfield Garrison
Gaps around door frames are easily missed. The architrave hides the gap between frame and wall, so it’s easy to leave unsealed when doors are changed.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Gaps filled with a product that is not fire-rated
- Old fire sealant that has split or come away
- Gaps left after a refit or conversion
- Damaged fire sealant left by other trades
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Bohunt School Wokingham, gaps opened by contractors for new cabling are a common finding in schools and offices.
Comparing quotes
- What happens if the job turns out different
- Is VAT in the price?
- What product goes in the joint
- Whether they’re fully insured
How the job changes by surface
Plasterboard walls
Service holes in plasterboard are often rough and oversized. Where a hole is bigger than the sealant’s tested range, it needs another approach.
Service penetrations
A copper pipe, a cable and a plastic pipe can all need different fire-stopping details. We follow the manufacturer’s tested detail for each and we flag any that need another system.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Arborfield Garrison
For anyone letting property in or around Arborfield Garrison, several properties can go on one quote. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs.
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
Why act early in Arborfield Garrison
Paying for fire stopping that has to be redone is a false economy. If the details weren’t followed, the seal may need redoing when the building is next checked. In a smaller place like Arborfield Garrison, wherever a wall is exposed, a failed outside joint is a real source of damp. Inside, a split seal lets water into floors and panels just as it would anywhere.
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: the old material and how easily it comes out, whether mould needs treating, and whether we need extra access for height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
What you get with us
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- 12-month guarantee on every job
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
See our cost guide or customer reviews.
Fire rated sealant around Arborfield Garrison
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 apply fire-rated sealant to the assessor’s or designer’s specification and the product’s tested details.
Community buildings like St Eligius are part of the picture too: gaps around pipes and cables are worth checking after any building work there. Letting a property close to Wokingham station? Then fire-rated sealant around pipes and cables through walls and floors needs making good whenever new services go through.
Arborfield Garrison is about 3 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Reading. Every kind of property in Arborfield Garrison can book us for fire rated sealant, old or new, large or small. Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee. Across Reading, we cover 34 places, and Arborfield Garrison is one of them. There’s also a page for Reading, roughly 6 miles from Arborfield Garrison.
All of RG2 and RG40 is within our area for fire rated sealant. Streets in the area include Rowcroft Road, Lance Way and Infirmary Court. We also cover the places around Arborfield Garrison: Langley Common (1 mile north), California (1 mile east), Barkham (1 mile north-east), Eversley (2 miles south) and Lower Common (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Caversham (7 miles north-west), Norcot (8 miles north-west), West Reading (6 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (8 miles north-west), Shinfield (3 miles north-west) and Caversham Heights (8 miles north-west). Arborfield Garrison is one of the larger places we cover in Reading.
Near you in Arborfield Garrison
We work in homes and buildings around Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve, The Bramshill Hunt pub and Farley Hill Primary School. The nearest railway station is Wokingham station, roughly 3.2 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Wokingham Hospital (3 miles north-east) and Beaumys Castle (3.6 miles west). Not far away are The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Horseshoe Lake.
Your questions about fire rated sealant in Arborfield Garrison
Do you work for landlords with property near Wokingham station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear quote.
Do you cover Arborfield Garrison for fire rated sealant?
Yes, Arborfield Garrison is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. Just call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a few details of the job.
Can you fill the gap behind a fire door frame?
Yes. We often seal open gaps hidden behind the architrave. Doors, seals and closers need a door specialist.
Do you certify the fire stopping?
We don’t certify fire stopping or quote ratings. We apply the specified product to the manufacturer’s details and list the locations and products for you.
Can you work in occupied buildings?
Yes, in flats, HMOs, schools, offices and other buildings, occupied or empty. Let us know the building’s hours and we will plan the work to suit.
How long will you be here?
As a guide, most jobs take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are. Bigger jobs take longer, and we’ll tell you how long to expect.
What do you put in the joint?
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 will tell you what we are using.
Do you carry out fire risk assessments?
No. That’s for a fire risk assessor, designer or building control. Our job is applying the sealant to their specification.
Keeping the joints in good condition
A little care helps the new joints last. We recommend:
- Get damaged fire seals looked at promptly
- Ask every contractor to reseal any fire stopping they disturb
- Keep the record of products and locations with your fire safety documents
- Keep pictures of seals that will be hidden
Let contractors know where fire stopping has been done, and ask them to reseal anything they cut through. Later work is a common cause of damaged fire stopping.
A flagged gap shouldn’t wait for the next assessment. Have it sealed, then keep the record so the item can be closed.
Nearby places to Arborfield Garrison
What else we do in Arborfield Garrison
What happens on the day
All our tools and materials come with us in the van, so you don’t need to buy or prepare anything. After a quick look at the joints together, the area is protected and the work begins. Most jobs take from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access. Parking around Arborfield Garrison is generally easier than in a town centre, but mention any lanes, gates or long drives. For outside work, side access and the height of the joints help us plan.
- Before starting, we go through the specification or action list with you.
- We measure every gap and note what it’s in and what passes through.
- Any non-fire-rated filler is removed and the faces cleaned.
- The specified fire-rated sealant goes in over any backing its detail requires.
- We hand over a list of locations and products for your files.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
Getting a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every job is different. Instead, we give you a clear price for your job. To get started, call 0345 464 0079 or email us.