Oxfordshire · England
Fire-rated sealant in Shiplake, Oxfordshire
Fire-stopping gaps in Shiplake need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant.
- Linear gaps at the head of walls
- New service routes left unsealed after building work
- Cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant
Fire rated sealant in Shiplake
We can work through a building room by room or floor by floor, noting the locations and products as we go. It gives you a list to keep with the building’s fire safety documents. Common call-outs are for gaps left after a refit or conversion and gaps where walls meet ceilings or slabs, across flats & HMOs, door frames and pipe & cable gaps.
In a village or hamlet like Shiplake, commercial work is more likely to be a pub, a farm shop, holiday lets or a village hall than an office block. Each still needs sound sealant in its washrooms and kitchens, and fire-rated joints where services pass through walls.
Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee.
- Location
- Shiplake (RG9)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Keeping the joints in good condition
Simple care keeps the joints in good condition. We recommend:
- Include hidden areas like risers in routine checks
- Store the list of sealed gaps with your building paperwork
- Plan fire stopping into any work that goes through walls or floors
- Do not fill fire-stopping gaps with ordinary foam or silicone
Leave the sealant to cure fully before painting near it. Not every fire-rated sealant takes paint and we’ll tell you which one you have.
A flagged gap shouldn’t wait for the next assessment. Have it sealed, then keep the record so you can show it was dealt with.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Shiplake
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
Questions from Shiplake
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Wargrave station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before work begins.
Is Shiplake in your area for fire rated sealant?
Yes, Shiplake is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job, and we will give you a clear quote.
Will there be a smell?
It depends on the product. Some products have a noticeable smell, others very little.
Will you leave a mess?
Not at all. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
What sealant do you use?
Products from Arbo and Everbuild, among others, chosen to suit the joint. We explain the product when we quote.
Where are you based?
We work from Crawley. We cover Shiplake and the rest of Oxfordshire.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We hold ARBOMaster approved applicator status.
Do you take on fire stopping in schools and offices?
Yes. We work in flats, HMOs, schools, offices and other commercial buildings, including occupied ones. The order of work and access are planned with you.
Surface by surface
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.
Flats and HMOs
Working in occupied flats needs some planning. We agree access to each flat and the common parts before we start to keep disruption down.
What happens on the day
On the day, we look over the joints with you first, so you know exactly what we’re doing. Surfaces next to the work are protected before any work begins. The work usually takes from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access. Somewhere like Shiplake needs a little journey planning: 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.
- Before starting, we go through the specification or action list with you.
- We measure every gap and note what it’s in and what passes through.
- 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
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Mention any parking rules near the property
Get a quote
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that’s easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will explain what’s involved and give you a clear quote.
Advice
Nearby places to Shiplake
Other services in Shiplake
Signs you need fire rated sealant in Shiplake
Many open fire-stopping gaps are made after the building is finished. New cables, pipes and data runs go through walls and ceilings and the hole they leave does not always get resealed.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- New service routes left unsealed after building work
- Joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey
- Ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed
- Unsealed gaps where pipes and cables go through a wall
Managing a site like Shiplake Church of England School? Then fire-stopping around service openings should be restored whenever new services go in.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- What product goes in the joint
- How much experience the applicator has
Quotes for fire rated sealant in Shiplake
There’s no set price list, because no two jobs are the same. The quote depends on:
- Which sealant suits the joint
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- How much there is to do
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
The cost reflects the work involved, not a rough estimate. That is why we ask a few questions first and give you a clear quote before we start.
What to tell us for a quote
To make quoting easier, please include:
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- The type of property
- The address or postcode of the job
For a quote, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the location and a short description of the problem. We will send you a clear quote before any work starts.
Why deal with it now?
Paying for fire stopping that has to be redone is a false economy. Work that doesn’t follow the tested detail may have to come out again when the building is next checked. Older cottages and farmhouses around Shiplake can have timber floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: how much there is to do, how we reach it and what it needs, plus any working-time requirements on site. Call for a quick quote and we will explain what it covers.
Why us?
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- We leave the area clean and tidy
See our cost guide and what customers say.
Commercial buildings in Shiplake
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 are given, installing the product to its tested details.
If you look after a church, hall or community building such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, older buildings that have had new heating or wiring often have service gaps worth checking. Letting a property close to Wargrave station? Then new cables or pipes through a fire-resisting wall leave a gap that needs the right sealant.
Shiplake is about 3 miles north of Woodley, in Oxfordshire. Every kind of property in Shiplake is covered for fire rated sealant. The work is guaranteed for a year. Shiplake is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover for fire rated sealant.
Every address in RG9 is within our area for fire rated sealant. Nearby, we also carry out fire rated sealant in Charvil (2 miles south), Twyford (2 miles south-east), Ruscombe (2 miles south-east), Hare Hatch (2 miles east) and The Holt (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Benson (12 miles north-west), Chinnor (14 miles north), Tilehurst (7 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles north-west), Little Heath (7 miles west) and Oakley (14 miles north).
Local landmarks in Shiplake
Around Shiplake, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Plough pub, Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School and Loddon Nature Reserve. The closest station to Shiplake is Wargrave station, roughly 0.9 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.2 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (2.1 miles north). Not far away are South Lake and Sonning Hill.