West Berkshire · England
Fair Cross Fire Rated Sealant
Professional fire rated sealant in and around Fair Cross, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a 12-month guarantee.
- Cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant
- Open holes round services passing through fire walls
- Ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed
Honest limits
New sealant cannot fix everything, and we will tell you before work begins. Sealant won’t put right:
- Big openings where sealant alone isn’t the tested solution
- Assessing a building’s fire safety
- Certifying a building or signing off its fire safety
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will tell you honestly.
What we seal
- Flats & HMOs
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Service penetrations
- Door frames
- Linear gaps
About our fire rated sealant in Fair Cross
Ordinary silicone or decorators’ caulk in a fire-stopping gap is not a fire-rated seal. We cut out the wrong material and reseal with a fire-rated product tested for that kind of gap. If you’re dealing with unsealed gaps where pipes and cables go through a wall and holes left by a change of layout, we can put it right.
For a small place like Fair Cross, the journey and timings are agreed in advance, so the job can fit around bookings, guests or opening times where possible.
Big or small, it’s backed by our one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Fair Cross (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Different surfaces, different methods
Door frames
The gap between a door frame and the wall around it needs sealing as well as the door itself. We seal that gap with a fire-rated sealant suited to the frame and wall.
Service penetrations
New gaps tend to show up where services have been added. Old or unsuitable filler comes out before the right sealant goes in over any backing the detail calls for.
What we’re called out for in Fair Cross
Lots of unsealed gaps appear long after the building was completed. Electricians, plumbers and data installers drill through walls and ceilings and the hole they leave does not always get resealed.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Gaps filled with a product that isn’t fire-rated
- Holes left by a change of layout
- Door frames with gaps between frame and wall
- Damaged fire sealant left by other trades
Community buildings like Church of St. Mary the Virgin are part of the picture too: older buildings that have had new heating or wiring often have service gaps worth checking.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- How the colour is chosen
How it works
There’s no need to move everything out, only the area right around the joints. Everything nearby is protected, and the job takes from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access for a typical job. In a small place like Fair Cross, access is normally the main thing to plan. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- Before starting, we go through the specification or action list with you.
- 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.
- Every location is recorded with the product used for your files.
Preparing for the visit
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Mention any tricky access
- Clear the area around the work
How to get a quote
For fire rated sealant in Fair Cross, call 0345 464 0079 or email us. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and we’ll agree the price before any work begins.
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Workplaces and buildings in Fair Cross
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, and gaps around services are often picked up there. We work to the specification you’re given, installing the product to its tested details.
If you let a flat or house near Mortimer station, fire-rated sealant around pipes and cables through walls and floors needs making good whenever new services go through.
Fair Cross is about 6 miles east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Wherever you are in the RG7 postcode area, we can carry out fire rated sealant at your property. Across West Berkshire, we cover 155 places, and Fair Cross is one of them. You can also see our page for Reading, about 6 miles away.
Here we cover the RG7 postcode area for fire rated sealant. Close by, we work in Stratfield Saye (1 mile south-west), West End Green (2 miles west), Stratfield Mortimer (2 miles north-west), Spanish Green (2 miles south) and Wokefield (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Newbury (14 miles west), Thatcham (11 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles north-west), Speenhamland (14 miles west), Spencers Wood (3 miles north-east) and Calcot (6 miles north).
Landmarks near Fair Cross
The closest station to Fair Cross is Mortimer station, about 1.7 miles north-west. A little further out are Beaumys Castle (1.5 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Longwater and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
Places near Fair Cross
Also in Fair Cross
Fair Cross: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Fair Cross?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is Fair Cross in your area for fire rated sealant?
Yes, Fair Cross is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a few details of the job.
Do the sealants smell?
Some sealants have a smell while they cure. Ventilation helps.
Do you carry out fire risk assessments?
No, we don’t assess buildings. When your assessor or designer has set out what’s needed, we can quote for the fire-rated sealant items.
Do you guarantee your work?
Yes. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee.
Can ordinary silicone be used in a fire-stopping gap?
No. A gap that needs fire stopping needs a tested fire-rated product.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on where the joints are. Inside work needs someone to give us access, and for outside work we will agree access with you when we book.
Should I try DIY first?
For a simple, easy-to-reach joint, a careful DIYer can do a reasonable job. The usual mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using too much.
DIY versus a professional finish
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Fair Cross
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. Several properties can go on one quote.
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance.
What happens if it’s left?
An unsealed gap lets smoke and fire get round a wall that was built to hold them back. A proper seal lets the wall do its job again, and the work involved is often modest. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Fair Cross, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The cost reflects the work involved, not guesswork. That is why we ask a few questions first and agree the price before starting.
Why Fair Cross clients choose us
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Full insurance on every job
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
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