Wokingham · England
Fire-rated sealant in Bowsey Hill, Wokingham
We cover Bowsey Hill for intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and every job guaranteed for a year.
- Ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed
- Joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey
- Cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant
About our fire rated sealant in Bowsey Hill
Fire-rated sealant closes the gaps around pipes, cables and frames where they pass through a fire-resisting wall or floor. We apply intumescent and fire-rated sealants to the manufacturer’s tested details for each gap, and we can record what went where. If you’re dealing with joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey and open gaps behind door architraves, we can help.
If you have holiday lets, a converted barn used for business or a community building near Bowsey Hill, washroom and kitchen sealant and any fire-rated joints need the same attention as anywhere.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Bowsey Hill (RG10)
- Wider area
- Wokingham
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear price before we start
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY versus a professional finish
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs need the right product, the right access and the right method.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
Nearby places to Bowsey Hill
What else we do in Bowsey Hill
What fire rated sealant looks like in Bowsey Hill
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.
For buildings such as St Paul's Mission Church, older buildings that have had new heating or wiring often have service gaps worth checking. Letting a property close to Wargrave station? Then any gap left by new services in shared walls should be closed with a fire-rated product.
Bowsey Hill is about 3 miles south-east of Henley-on-Thames, in Wokingham. Our applicators cover fire rated sealant for homes and businesses in Bowsey Hill and the surrounding area, as part of our work across Wokingham. We cover 35 towns and villages across Wokingham, from the larger towns to small villages. We also work in Reading, about 7 miles from Bowsey Hill.
Our applicators cover all of the RG10 postcode area for fire rated sealant. Other places close to Bowsey Hill include Warren Row (1 mile north-east), Knowl Hill (1 mile east), Wargrave (1 mile south-west), Cockpole Green (1 mile north-west) and Cold Harbour (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Reading (7 miles south-west), Wokingham (7 miles south), Woodley (5 miles south-west), Earley (7 miles south-west), Crowthorne (10 miles south) and Lower Earley (7 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Bowsey Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School and The Queen Victoria pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Bowsey Hill is Wargrave station, roughly 1.8 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St Mark's Hospital (4.2 miles east) and Frazer Nash Archives (2.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Bowsey Hill include Hurley Chalk Pit and Weycock Hill.
Quotes for fire rated sealant in Bowsey Hill
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We look at:
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Whether the work is at height
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
Doing several joints on one visit is normally more efficient than separate visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. We will give you a clear quote for the lot.
Asking for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- If someone has resealed it before
- The problem you’ve noticed
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
It all starts with a short chat. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we’ll explain how we’d tackle it. When it suits you, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
The process
When we arrive, we look over the joints with you first, so you know exactly what we are doing. We protect the surfaces around the joints before work begins. The work usually takes a few hours for a handful of gaps, and longer for a whole building. Somewhere like Bowsey Hill 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 start with the survey or action list, checking the size and surfaces of every gap.
- Anything that isn’t fit for the job comes out, and the gap is cleaned.
- Where the tested detail needs backing or fill, we fit it.
- We apply the fire-rated or intumescent sealant to the specified depth and tool it.
- Locations and products are noted so you have them on file.
Preparing for the visit
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Let us know about parking restrictions
Getting a quote
Need a quote? Please call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us about the job. We will explain what we’d do and give you a clear price before any work starts.
Advice
How to look after the new joints
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Keep general-purpose foam and caulk away from fire-stopping gaps
- Tell trades working in the building that fire seals must be put back
- Get damaged fire seals looked at promptly
- Check risers, ceiling voids and cupboards during building checks
Include fire stopping in your regular building checks. Look for cracks, gaps or sealant that has been cut or pulled out and get them seen to.
Leave a fire-stopping gap open and smoke can move through the building much more easily. Closing it is usually a straightforward job.
What the job involves on each surface
Door frames
A door can only do its job if the gap behind its frame is sealed too. We seal that gap with a fire-rated sealant suited to the frame and wall.
Linear gaps
Gaps along the top of partitions are easy to miss above a ceiling. We work along the whole run leaving no stretch unsealed.
What we’re called out for in Bowsey Hill
In some buildings the gap was filled with the wrong thing in the first place: general-purpose foam, everyday silicone or caulk where a fire-rated seal was needed. It may look fine, but it isn’t a fire-rated seal.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Gaps flagged on a fire risk assessment
- Cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant
- Open joints along the top of partitions
- Holes left by a change of layout
Managing a site like Crazies Hill CofE Primary School? Then gaps opened by contractors for new cabling are a common finding in schools and offices.
Comparing quotes
- The length of the guarantee
- Who turns up on the day
- Are they insured?
- Whether VAT is included
Landlords, agents and businesses in Bowsey Hill
Landlords and letting agents in Bowsey Hill can book us as well as householders. Resealing between tenancies keeps a property looking cared for before the next move-in.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
Common questions in Bowsey Hill
I let a flat near Wargrave station. Can you help?
Yes, we work for letting agents and landlords. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Can you do fire rated sealant in Bowsey Hill?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Bowsey Hill is part of that. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a few details of the job.
Can you tell me which gaps need fire stopping?
No. We follow the requirements from your assessor, designer or building control and install to the manufacturer’s details.
How long will you be here?
That depends on the amount of work, but most jobs take from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access. We’ll give you a better idea when we quote.
Can you fill the gap behind a fire door frame?
Yes. We seal the gap between the frame and the wall with a suitable fire-rated product, to the product’s details. The door, its seals and closer are for a door specialist.
Will there be a smell?
It depends on the product. Some smell for a while, some hardly at all, and any smell fades as they cure.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No, and we never do. It may look fine at first, but the new layer lifts away from the old one. The old sealant has to come out completely.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
We’ll suggest a colour to suit the surroundings. The choice depends on the product the joint needs.