West Berkshire · England
Fire Rated Sealant in Burghclere
Our applicators work in Burghclere on intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly.
- Gaps left after a refit or conversion
- Gaps flagged on a fire risk assessment
- Door frames with gaps between frame and wall
Fire rated sealant for homes and businesses in Burghclere
Door frame gaps, linear joints and holes around services all have their own details. We check the size and the substrate before choosing the product, then apply it to the depth its tested detail calls for. If you have unsealed gaps around fire door frames and joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey, we can help, whatever the surface.
For holiday lets, converted business premises or a community building near Burghclere, washroom and kitchen sealant and any fire-rated joints need the same attention as anywhere.
Your job is guaranteed for a year, as with all our work.
- Location
- Burghclere (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before work begins
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Burghclere
Many open fire-stopping gaps are made after the building is finished. Electricians, plumbers and data installers drill through walls and ceilings and the hole round the new service isn’t always sealed again.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant
- Unsealed gaps around fire door frames
- Sealant items on a fire risk assessment action list
- Holes left by a change of layout
If you let a flat or house near Newbury station, any gap left by new services in shared walls should be closed with a fire-rated product.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- When the joint can take water or movement
- What preparation is included
Burghclere: your questions answered
Can you do fire rated sealant in Burghclere?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Burghclere is part of that. You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us what needs doing.
Do you work for landlords with property near Newbury station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the details for a clear quote.
Can you give us a record of the work?
Yes. Every gap we seal is listed with the product used.
How long does fire rated sealant take?
That depends on how much there is to do, but most jobs take a few hours for a handful of gaps, and longer for a whole building. We’ll tell you when we quote.
Will you assess my building’s fire safety?
No, we do not assess buildings. When your assessor or designer has set out what’s needed, we can quote for the fire-rated sealant items.
Is there any odour?
Some sealants have a smell while they cure, but it fades. Opening a window helps.
Which products do you use?
It depends on the joint: anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas, and other sealants where joints move or face the weather. We use products from Arbo and Everbuild.
What do you need from me for a quote?
A short description and the location, plus photos if you have them. If we need more, we’ll ask.
Why it’s worth doing now in Burghclere
An open gap in a fire-resisting wall is a route for smoke and fire. Sealing it properly restores what the wall was there to do, and the sealing itself is often a contained piece of work. Around Burghclere, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
Leaving a failed joint generally makes the job bigger, not smaller. If you’re unsure, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email for an honest opinion and a quote.
Why us?
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- 12-month guarantee on every job
See our cost guide or our reviews.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Look in service cupboards and ceiling voids from time to time
- Do not fill fire-stopping gaps with ordinary foam or silicone
- Allow for resealing whenever new services are run
- Make resealing part of every contractor’s brief
Look at the sealed gaps as part of your routine walk-rounds. Watch for cracking, gaps or seals that have been disturbed and get them seen to.
It’s easiest to seal gaps while they’re few and easy to reach. Over time, more work adds more holes and the job gets bigger.
Commercial buildings in Burghclere
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 work to the specification you’re given, installing the product to its tested details.
Community buildings like Church of the Ascension are part of the picture too: gaps around pipes and cables are worth checking after any building work there. Managing a site like Burghclere Primary School? Then fire-stopping around service openings should be restored whenever new services go in.
Burghclere is about 4 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in RG20, our applicators can take on fire rated sealant. Burghclere is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover for fire rated sealant. For nearby work, see our Reading page.
Jobs for fire rated sealant in RG20 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Coronation Close, Breachfield and Harts Lane. We also cover Earlstone Common (1 mile north-east), Burghclere Common (1 mile north), Newtown Common (1 mile north), Penwood (2 miles west) and Wash Water (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Newbury (4 miles north), Thatcham (5 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles north), Hungerford (9 miles north-west) and Calcot (14 miles north-east).
Near you in Burghclere
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Clere School and Horris Hill School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Newbury station, roughly 3.5 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Hamstead Marshall 2 (4.6 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.4 miles north). Open spaces near Burghclere include Beacon Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
How the visit works
On the day, we start by going over the job with you. 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. For a village or hamlet like Burghclere, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- We begin by agreeing the list of gaps from your assessor’s or designer’s requirements.
- Each gap is measured and its substrate and service noted.
- Unsuitable material such as ordinary foam or silicone is cut out and the faces cleaned.
- We fit backing where needed and apply the fire-rated sealant to depth.
- Every location is recorded with the product used for your files.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
Ask for a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we will talk you through what we’d do. Whenever you are ready, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Related advice
Different surfaces, different methods
Masonry and concrete
Brick, block and concrete walls and floors are sealed with products tested in masonry. We clean out dust and debris before sealing.
Linear gaps
Linear gaps run along the head of walls, at floor edges and between panels. They’re sealed with a fire-rated sealant over backing where the detail calls for it.
Quotes for fire rated sealant in Burghclere
The price is agreed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- The number and length of the joints
- When we can work, for business premises
- Access and height
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
Every job is a little different, so each one gets its own quote. Size, access and the product the joint needs all play a part.
What we need to know
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- The address or postcode of the job
- The type of property
- Roughly how big the job is
We quote each job on its own, so the first step is telling us about yours. Simply phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and describe the job.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We cut it out and start again, so just mention it when you contact us.