West Berkshire · England
Ecchinswell Fire Rated Sealant
Fire rated sealant in Ecchinswell from a team with over 20 years’ experience. Rated 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews.
- Damaged fire sealant left by other trades
- Holes left by a change of layout
- Door frames with gaps between frame and wall
How to look after the new joints
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Do not paint over fire sealant until it has cured
- File the fire-stopping record where your assessor can find it
- Check risers, ceiling voids and cupboards during building checks
- Keep photos of seals that will be hidden
Keep the record we give you with the building’s fire safety documents. It helps whoever checks the building next.
When you plan work that goes through walls or ceilings, plan the fire stopping too. Doing it at the time avoids leaving gaps behind.
Fire rated sealant for homes and businesses in Ecchinswell
In flats, HMOs, offices and schools, fire stopping is often disturbed by later work. A new cable run or a replaced pipe can leave an open hole behind. Those are the gaps we close, using a tested fire-rated product. If you are dealing with standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap and linear gaps at the head of walls, we can put it right, on pipe & cable gaps, service penetrations and flats & HMOs alike.
Work in a small place like Ecchinswell is planned ahead, journey included, so it can be fitted around guests, clients or events where possible.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are not left on your own once the job is done.
- Where
- Ecchinswell (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before we start
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Commercial buildings in Ecchinswell
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.
For landlords with property near Thatcham station, fire-rated sealant around pipes and cables through walls and floors needs making good whenever new services go through. Managing a site like Ecchinswell and Sydmonton Church of England Primary School? Then gaps opened by contractors for new cabling are a common finding in schools and offices.
Ecchinswell is about 5 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We carry out fire rated sealant for homes and businesses in Ecchinswell and the surrounding area, as part of our work across West Berkshire. Ecchinswell is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover for fire rated sealant. Our Reading page covers work nearby (15 miles or so).
Every address in RG20 is within our area for fire rated sealant, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Mill Lane, Oakfields Close and Ecchinswell Road, all of which we cover. Close by, we work in Kingsclere (2 miles east), Bishop's Green (2 miles north), Headley (2 miles north-east), Plastow Green (2 miles north-east) and Mill Green (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Newbury (5 miles north), Thatcham (5 miles north), Burghfield Common (11 miles north-east), Speenhamland (5 miles north), Hungerford (12 miles north-west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
What’s near Ecchinswell
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Royal Oak pub and The Clere School and the streets around them. Ecchinswell’s nearest station is Thatcham station, roughly 4.6 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.1 miles north) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.8 miles north). For a walk, there’s Ladle Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
What the job involves on each surface
Masonry and concrete
Core-drilled and broken-out holes in concrete are often irregular. We check the gap size around the service to make sure it suits the product.
Flats and HMOs
In flats and HMOs, the walls and floors between homes and common areas need sealing where services pass through. We work through the gaps on your assessment room by room.
When to call us in Ecchinswell
Door frames are a common weak spot. The architrave hides the gap between frame and wall, so it can be left open when a door is replaced.
People normally contact us when they notice one of these:
- Holes left by a change of layout
- Sealant items on a fire risk assessment action list
- Open gaps behind door architraves
- Gaps where walls meet ceilings or slabs
Community buildings like Church of St Lawrence are part of the picture too: gaps around pipes and cables are worth checking after any building work there.
Comparing quotes
- How hidden problems are handled
- Are they insured?
- Who turns up on the day
- When the joint can take water or movement
Quotes for fire rated sealant in Ecchinswell
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- Any working-time requirements on site
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- The type of sealant required
What it costs depends on the amount of work, how hard the old material is to remove and how easy the joints are to reach. We give a clear quote before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
What we need to know
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Please mention:
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- Whether it has been sealed before
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- The address or postcode of the job
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will explain what’s involved before giving you a price.
Nearby places to Ecchinswell
Other services in Ecchinswell
For landlords and businesses
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance.
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy, and it’s easy to sort out between tenants. We can quote for more than one property at once.
What happens on the day
When we get to you, we check the joints match what you told us. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. After that, the work takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are. In a small place like Ecchinswell, access is usually the main thing to plan. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- 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.
- We fit backing where needed and apply the fire-rated sealant to depth.
- We hand over a list of locations and products for your records.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Mention any tricky access
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
Ask for a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know what needs doing and where, and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help us understand the job.
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What we can’t put right
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Openings too large for sealant, which need batts, boards or another system
- Problems with the door itself rather than the gap around the frame
- Certifying a building or signing off its fire safety
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will tell you honestly.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Flats & HMOs
- Service penetrations
- Linear gaps
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Door frames
Common questions in Ecchinswell
Is Ecchinswell in your area for fire rated sealant?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Ecchinswell is part of that. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job.
Do you cover smaller places like Ecchinswell?
Yes, we do. Our work covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No, it will not last. It may look fine at first, but the new layer lifts away from the old one. Removing the old sealant completely is the only lasting way.
Can you fill the gap behind a fire door frame?
Yes, if the gap is within the product’s tested range. Our work is the gap around the frame, and we will mention anything we notice about the door.
What do you put in the joint?
Products from Arbo and Everbuild, among others, picked for each joint. We explain the product when we quote.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes. Sealing over old sealant is the main reason resealing fails early, and it’s something we never do.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. Mr Mastic is an ARBOMaster approved applicator.