West Berkshire · England
Fire-rated sealant in Leverton, West Berkshire
Intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations in Leverton, with a 12-month guarantee on every job. Ask us for a quote.
- Holes left by a change of layout
- Unsealed gaps where pipes and cables go through a wall
- Damaged fire sealant left by other trades
Should I try it myself first?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We cut it out and start again.
About our fire rated sealant in Leverton
Until it’s heated, intumescent sealant behaves like an ordinary sealant; in a fire it expands into the joint. The right product depends on the gap size, the substrate and what passes through, so we work to the manufacturer’s details. If you are dealing with gaps filled with a product that isn’t fire-rated and joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
If you have holiday lets, a converted barn used for business or a community building near Leverton, the washrooms, kitchens and any fire-rated joints need the same care as a big site.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we will sort it.
- Place
- Leverton (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Commercial buildings in Leverton
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 apply fire-rated sealant to the assessor’s or designer’s specification and the product’s tested details. There are hotels and other places to stay in and around Leverton. Hotel work can be planned room by room, with out-of-hours working where needed.
If you let a flat or house near Hungerford station, new cables or pipes through a fire-resisting wall leave a gap that needs the right sealant. For buildings such as Church of St Mary, service openings in its walls need the right fire-rated sealant, as in any building.
Leverton is about 9 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. From the centre of Leverton to the outskirts, we cover fire rated sealant for every kind of property. Our West Berkshire coverage runs to 155 places, and Leverton is one of them. For nearby work, see our Reading page.
We cover every part of the RG17 postcode area for fire rated sealant and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Leverton: Chilton Foliat (1 mile north-west), Upper Eddington (1 mile south-east), Eddington (1 mile south-east), Hungerford (1 mile south) and Woodlands St Mary (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Newbury (9 miles east), Thatcham (12 miles east), Speenhamland (9 miles east), Lambourn (5 miles north), Shaw (9 miles east) and Kingsclere (14 miles south-east).
What’s near Leverton
We work in homes and buildings around John O'Gaunt School and Amore pub, among other places. The closest station to Leverton is Hungerford station, about 1.1 miles south-east of the centre. Green spaces nearby include Kintbury Newt Ponds.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Looking after new joints is easy:
- Photograph sealed gaps before they’re covered up
- Don’t fill fire-stopping gaps with ordinary foam or silicone
- Check risers, ceiling voids and cupboards during building checks
- Ask which product was used before you paint
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.
When you plan work that goes through walls or ceilings, plan the fire stopping too. Doing it at the time avoids leaving gaps behind.
Nearby places to Leverton
What else we do in Leverton
What affects the quote in Leverton
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We take into account:
- Any mould that needs treating
- Whether the work is at height
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- The type of sealant required
We do not show prices on the website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. For a quick quote, please phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll talk you through it.
Helping us quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- If someone has resealed it before
- How we’d reach the joints
- Where the property is
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
Every job is quoted individually. Simply ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and describe the job and send photos if you have them.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
We work for landlords and agents as well as householders. Sealant work between tenants keeps a property looking cared for.
From a single let to a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
FAQs for Leverton
Do you work for hotels and guest houses in Leverton?
Yes. Hotel and guest-house work is part of what we do. Work can be planned room by room, and out-of-hours working can be arranged.
I let a flat near Hungerford station. Can you help?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can go on one quote. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear quote.
Will it make a mess?
We keep the work tidy. We protect what’s around the joints.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Always. Sealing over the old bead is the commonest cause of early failure, so we never do it.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No. We remove every bit of old sealant first.
How do I get a quote for fire rated sealant in Leverton?
The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Ask us for a quote and we will talk you through it.
Do you seal gaps around fire door frames?
Yes. The joint between frame and wall is sealed with a fire-rated sealant. The door, its seals and closer are for a door specialist.
Is intumescent sealant the same as fire-rated sealant?
Fire-rated is the broad term for sealants tested for fire stopping. Intumescent types expand when heated, and they’re one option among several. We use whichever the specification and tested details call for.
How it works
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Point us to the joints and we will get on with it. The job generally takes from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access from start to finish. Somewhere like Leverton 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.
- Access to each area is agreed so the work can run in order.
- Old, damaged or unsuitable sealant is removed.
- Gaps are cleaned of dust and loose material.
- We apply and tool the sealant to the product’s tested detail.
- Locations and products are written up and any gaps unsuitable for sealant are flagged.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location, and roughly how big it is. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand, and we will come back to you with a quote.
Advice
When to call us in Leverton
Gaps also open up as buildings move: a seal that cracks or pulls away leaves a path for smoke. Knocks, maintenance and building work damage it further.
Look out for these signs:
- Door frames with gaps between frame and wall
- Standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap
- Cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant
- Open holes round services passing through fire walls
Schools such as Chilton Foliat Church of England Primary School are buildings too, and service openings in fire-resisting walls need checking after any refurbishment.
Questions to ask before booking
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- Which colour the sealant will be
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- How hidden problems are handled
Why deal with it now?
If an assessor has flagged gaps, it makes sense to close them before the next review. Having them sealed and recorded now means you can show the action was taken. In a small place like Leverton, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, how we reach it and what it needs. Call for a quick quote and we will go through it with you.
Why Leverton clients choose us
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- Tidy, careful work
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Full insurance on every job
Take a look at our cost guide and our reviews.