West Berkshire · England
Fire-rated sealant in Wickham, West Berkshire
Fire rated sealant in Wickham from a team with over 20 years’ experience. Rated 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews.
- Standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap
- Holes left by a change of layout
- Open joints along the top of partitions
Can I do it myself?
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, 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.
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and doesn’t move well, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
Fire rated sealant in Wickham, done properly
We do not assess buildings or decide what fire stopping is needed; that comes from your fire risk assessor, designer or building control. What we do is apply the right product to that specification, properly and neatly. If you’re dealing with seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers and gaps where walls meet ceilings or slabs, we can help, on plasterboard & masonry, door frames and linear gaps alike.
If you have holiday lets, a converted barn used for business or a community building near Wickham, the washrooms, kitchens and any fire-rated joints need the same care as a big site.
All our work comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in West Berkshire.
- Place
- Wickham (RG20)
- Wider area
- West Berkshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the quote in Wickham
For a quick quote, just ask. What matters most is:
- Any working-time requirements on site
- The product the joint needs
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
A few things move the cost up or down: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, any mould to treat, and whether we need extra access for height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Helping us quote
You don’t need to know the technical terms. Just tell us:
- The rough size of the job
- Whether it has been sealed before
- The address or postcode of the job
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
Need a quote? Please ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Wickham
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements and we will give you a quote.
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance.
Why deal with it now?
A quick fill with any sealant to hand isn’t fire stopping. A fire-rated product only performs as tested when it’s installed to its tested detail, so both the product and the method matter. Around Wickham, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
Combining jobs into one visit generally makes better use of the time than several visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. We’ll send you a clear quote for the lot.
Why us?
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
See what affects the cost and our reviews.
Commercial buildings in Wickham
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, which is often where open fire-stopping gaps are first noticed. We work to the specification you are given, installing the product to its tested details.
If you let a flat or house near Kintbury station, any gap left by new services in shared walls should be closed with a fire-rated product. If you look after a church, hall or community building such as Church of St Swithin, service openings in its walls need the right fire-rated sealant, as in any building. Managing a site like Welford and Wickham C.E. Primary School? Then fire-stopping around service openings should be restored whenever new services go in.
Wickham is about 6 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. For fire rated sealant in and around Wickham, please phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email for a quick quote. We are based in Crawley and cover West Berkshire. Wickham is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover for fire rated sealant. We also work in Reading, about 20 miles from Wickham.
We work across RG20 for fire rated sealant. Streets in the area include Welford Road, Baydon Road and Mant Close, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out fire rated sealant in Easton (1 mile east), Weston (1 mile north), Clapton (1 mile south-west), East Shefford (2 miles north) and Shefford Woodlands (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (6 miles south-east), Thatcham (8 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles south-east), Hungerford (4 miles south-west), Lambourn (6 miles north-west) and Shaw (6 miles south-east).
What’s near Wickham
We work in homes and buildings around The Five Bells pub. The nearest railway station is Kintbury station, roughly 3 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.4 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Sole Common Pond.
What we can’t put right
To be straight with you, some problems need a different trade:
- Problems with the door itself rather than the gap around the frame
- Openings too large for sealant, which need batts, boards or another system
- Walls or floors that weren’t built to resist fire
If you’re not sure, just ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Surfaces we seal
- Door frames
- Flats & HMOs
- Service penetrations
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Linear gaps
How it works
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Point us to the joints and we’ll get on with it. The work itself takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are. In a small place like Wickham, access is usually the main thing to plan. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- We start with the survey or action list, checking the size and surfaces of every gap.
- We remove any old or unsuitable filler and clean the gap.
- Where the tested detail needs backing or fill, we fit it.
- The sealant goes in to the depth its detail sets, then it’s tooled off.
- Locations and products are noted so you have them on file.
Getting ready for the visit
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Clear the area around the work
Getting a quote
If you’re in Wickham and need fire rated sealant, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email. Tell us what the problem is and where, and you will get a clear quote before we start.
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Common questions in Wickham
Is Wickham within the area you cover?
Yes, Wickham is covered. Our work covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is Wickham in your area for fire rated sealant?
Yes, Wickham is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
What does intumescent mean?
Intumescent describes a material that swells in heat. Many fire-rated sealants work this way, but not all and which one is used depends on the job.
Are you insured?
Yes. Mr Mastic is fully insured, with over 20 years’ experience in sealant work.
What do you put in the joint?
The product depends on the job: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We’re approved under the ARBOMaster scheme, the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants.
Is it worth trying it myself?
Sometimes. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
What should I tell you?
Let us know what needs doing and where, plus pictures if you have them. If we need more, we’ll ask.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Store the list of sealed gaps with your building paperwork
- Flag any open gap you spot round a pipe or cable
- Look in service cupboards and ceiling voids from time to time
- Never patch a fire seal with standard sealant
Avoid covering a sealed gap with anything that is not part of the tested detail. Repairs should use a matching fire-rated product. Ask us if you’re not sure which product was used.
A gap left open in a fire-resisting wall or floor lets smoke spread in ways the building wasn’t designed for. Closing it is usually a straightforward job.