Wokingham · England
Shurlock Row Fire Rated Sealant
Our applicators work in Shurlock Row on intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and every job guaranteed for a year.
- Seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers
- Old fire sealant that has split or come away
- Joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey
What affects the quote in Shurlock Row
Jobs vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- The size of the job
- Whether the work is at height
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
Combining jobs into one visit is generally more efficient than separate visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. We will send you a clear quote for the lot.
What we need to know
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Please mention:
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- The type of property
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Photos by email, if that is easy
If you’re in Shurlock Row and need fire rated sealant, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and you’ll get a clear quote before we start.
How we handle fire rated sealant in Shurlock Row
We don’t assess buildings or decide what fire stopping is needed; that comes from your fire risk assessor, designer or building control. Our part is applying the specified sealant carefully, to the right depth and with the right backing. If you have standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap and open holes round services passing through fire walls, we can help, whatever the surface.
In a village or hamlet like Shurlock Row, commercial work is more likely to be a pub, a farm shop, holiday lets or a village hall than an office block. They all have washrooms, kitchens and service openings that need the right sealant.
We stand behind the work with a 12-month guarantee, so you’re covered after we’ve gone.
- Location
- Shurlock Row (RG10)
- Region
- Wokingham
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
Every visit runs the same way: we check the joints, protect the area around them, carry out the job and clear up. It generally takes a few hours for a handful of gaps, and longer for a whole building. In a small place like Shurlock Row, access is generally the main thing to plan. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- We plan the order of work and access, floor by floor or flat by flat.
- We take out any damaged or unsuitable sealant.
- Gaps are cleaned of dust and loose material.
- We apply and tool the sealant to the product’s tested detail.
- We record what was done and flag anything that needs a different system.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
Getting a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints.
Advice
Workplaces and buildings in Shurlock Row
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.
Letting a property close to Twyford station? Then fire-rated sealant around pipes and cables through walls and floors needs making good whenever new services go through.
Shurlock Row is about 4 miles east of Woodley, in Wokingham. Across the RG10 area, we can carry out fire rated sealant at your property. Shurlock Row is one of 35 places in Wokingham where we work. For nearby work, see our Reading page (7 miles or so).
Jobs for fire rated sealant in RG10 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need fire rated sealant at a property on Hungerford Lane and Darvills Lane or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Shurlock Row, we cover Hungerford (1 mile west), Waltham St Lawrence (1 mile north), Hurst (2 miles west), Whistley Green (2 miles west) and Ruscombe (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (7 miles west), Wokingham (4 miles south-west), Woodley (4 miles west), Earley (6 miles west), Crowthorne (6 miles south) and Lower Earley (6 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Shurlock Row
We work in homes and buildings around The Royal Oak pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Twyford station, about 2.5 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Wokingham Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include South Lake and Weycock Hill.
Can I do it myself?
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.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
Leave it or put it right?
Waiting for the next refit can leave a gap open for years. On its own, sealing it now is a small job. Around Shurlock Row, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
Instead of a standard rate, we look at what your job involves: the amount of work, the old material and the access. You will know the price before we begin.
Why Shurlock Row clients choose us
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- Over 20 years’ experience
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
Read our cost guide or our reviews.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Include fire stopping when you schedule refits
- Check whether a sealant can be painted before decorating over it
- Report cracked or damaged seals as soon as you notice them
- Store the list of sealed gaps with your building paperwork
Include fire stopping in your regular building checks. Watch for cracking, gaps or seals that have been disturbed and get them seen to.
Open gaps do not only matter in a fire: noise, draughts and even pests can come through too. Sealing them early helps on every front.
What we’re called out for in Shurlock Row
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 doesn’t always get resealed.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap
- Holes left by a change of layout
- Damaged fire sealant left by other trades
- Fire seals that have cracked with movement
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Waltham St Lawrence Primary School, gaps opened by contractors for new cabling are a common finding in schools and offices.
What to look for in a quote
- Is VAT in the price?
- The length of the guarantee
- Are they insured?
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
Your questions about fire rated sealant in Shurlock Row
Is Shurlock Row in your area for fire rated sealant?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Shurlock Row is part of that. You can call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and let us know what needs doing.
Do you work for landlords with property near Twyford station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just call 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear price.
Do the sealants smell?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures, but it fades. Ventilation helps.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes, every time. New sealant won’t bond properly to old, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
Do you provide details of the products used?
Yes. When the job is done, we give you the locations and products. If you need pictures or a set layout, ask when you get a quote.
Do you take on fire stopping in schools and offices?
Yes. We regularly work in flats, HMOs, schools and offices while they’re in use. Out-of-hours work can be arranged.
Is intumescent sealant the same as fire-rated sealant?
Intumescent means it swells when heated, helping close the gap. It’s one type of fire-rated sealant; the right one depends on the gap and what passes through it.
Is standard sealant good enough for a fire gap?
No. It might close the gap, but it isn’t a fire-rated seal. A tested fire-rated product is needed, or ask us to do it.
Places near Shurlock Row
More services for Shurlock Row
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Hotels need rooms back in use, so we plan the work room by room around your bookings where we can. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes 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.