West Berkshire · England
Fire-rated sealant in Longlane, West Berkshire
Professional fire rated sealant in and around Longlane, with old sealant always removed completely.
- Damaged fire sealant left by other trades
- Gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls
- Unsealed gaps around fire door frames
How we handle fire rated sealant in Longlane
A fire seal relies on being installed the way it was tested: the right depth, the right backing and the right product for the substrate. That detail is what we take care over, one gap at a time. We’re often asked to deal with holes left by a change of layout and ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed, on linear gaps, service penetrations and pipe & cable gaps.
If you have holiday lets, a converted barn used for business or a community building near Longlane, the washrooms, kitchens and any fire-rated joints need the same care as a big site.
Our work is backed for twelve months.
- Where
- Longlane (RG18)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Fire rated sealant around Longlane
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.
If you look after a church, hall or community building such as Holy Trinity, older buildings that have had new heating or wiring often have service gaps worth checking. Managing a site like Curridge Primary School? Then service openings in fire-resisting walls need checking after any refurbishment.
Longlane is about 3 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Longlane can book us for fire rated sealant. Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee. Longlane is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we work for fire rated sealant. For nearby work, see our Reading page (13 miles or so).
Here we cover the RG18 postcode area for fire rated sealant. If you need fire rated sealant at a property on Sandy Close, Long Lane and Curridge Piece or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. Neighbouring places we cover for fire rated sealant include Curridge (1 mile west), Hermitage (1 mile north-east), Wellhouse (1 mile east), Oare (1 mile north) and Little Hungerford (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Newbury (4 miles south-west), Thatcham (3 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south-west), Hungerford (10 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Around Longlane
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bunk Inn, among other places. Longlane’s nearest station is Newbury Racecourse station, about 3.3 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find West Berkshire Community Hospital (2.7 miles south) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.4 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Snelsmore Common.
What else we do in Longlane
How to look after the new joints
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Do not fill fire-stopping gaps with ordinary foam or silicone
- Ask every contractor to reseal any fire stopping they disturb
- Report cracked or damaged seals as soon as you notice them
- Look in service cupboards and ceiling voids from time to time
Do not drill through or remove a fire seal without putting it back properly. New services through a sealed wall should include fire stopping in the plan.
When you plan work that goes through walls or ceilings, plan the fire stopping too. Catching it then saves a separate visit later.
Do you need fire rated sealant in Longlane?
Lots of unsealed gaps appear long after the building was completed. New cables, pipes and data runs go through walls and ceilings and the hole round the new service is not always sealed again.
Most people get in touch when they notice one of these:
- Unsealed gaps around fire door frames
- Holes left by a change of layout
- Sealant items on a fire risk assessment action list
- Ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed
For landlords with property near Newbury Racecourse station, new cables or pipes through a fire-resisting wall leave a gap that needs the right sealant.
What to look for in a quote
- What preparation is included
- When the joint can take water or movement
- How long the guarantee is
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements and we’ll quote.
Questions from Longlane
Is Longlane within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our work covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you cover Longlane for fire rated sealant?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Longlane is part of that. You can call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and let us know what needs doing.
Can you give us a record of the work?
Yes. Locations and products are written up when we finish. Tell us if your assessor needs it in a particular format.
What information do you need?
Where the job is, what the problem is and roughly how big it is. If you can, email a few photos.
Do you seal gaps around fire door frames?
Yes, where the gap suits a sealant detail. We seal the frame-to-wall gap, not the door itself, and we will mention anything we notice about the door.
Does someone need to be in?
For indoor joints, yes, someone needs to let us in. Once we have agreed the job, you do not need to watch us work.
Will there be a smell?
Some sealants have a smell while they cure, which fades as it sets. Ventilation helps.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No, because it fails. The old sealant always comes out first, so the new joint bonds to clean surfaces.
What affects the cost of fire rated sealant
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We look at:
- The amount of work
- Any working-time requirements on site
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
Leaving a failed joint usually makes the job bigger, not smaller, as water and mould keep getting in. If you’re unsure, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll give you an honest view and a quote.
Helping us quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- What’s wrong with the joints now
We don’t publish a price list, because every job is different. Instead, we send you a clear quote for your job. To arrange one, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
The process
Every visit runs the same way: we check the joints, protect the area around them, carry out the job and tidy away. It generally takes from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access. Somewhere as small as Longlane, access is often the only tricky part. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- 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.
- Any non-fire-rated filler is removed.
- 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
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
Ask for a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is. Whenever you are ready, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us.
Advice
What sealant work cannot fix
We’d rather tell you now than do work that won’t last, so here’s what sealant can’t put right:
- A wall that isn’t a fire-resisting element to begin with
- Fire doors that need new seals, closers or hardware
- Openings too large for sealant, which need batts, boards or another system
If you are not sure, just call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Where we work in Longlane
- Flats & HMOs
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Door frames
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Service penetrations
- Linear gaps
How the job changes by surface
Service penetrations
Wherever a service goes through a fire-resisting wall or floor, there’s a gap around it. The sealant is chosen for what passes through and how wide the gap is.
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.