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Fire-rated sealant in Ardington, Oxfordshire
Intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations for homes and businesses in Ardington and across Oxfordshire. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Open holes round services passing through fire walls
- Damaged fire sealant left by other trades
- Gaps where walls meet ceilings or slabs
Do you need fire rated sealant in Ardington?
Gaps also open up as buildings move: a seal that cracks or pulls away leaves a path for smoke. Damage from cleaning, knocks and maintenance adds to it.
Look out for these signs:
- Linear gaps at the head of walls
- Seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers
- Ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed
- Holes left by a change of layout
For buildings such as Church of the Holy Trinity, older buildings that have had new heating or wiring often have service gaps worth checking.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they’re fully insured
- What the cure time is
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
Fire rated sealant in Ardington, done properly
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, gap by gap. We work on pipe & cable gaps, flats & HMOs and door frames, and people most often call us about holes left by a change of layout and linear gaps at the head of walls.
Somewhere as small as Ardington, commercial jobs tend to be pubs, holiday lets, farm buildings or halls rather than offices. They all have washrooms, kitchens and service openings that need the right sealant.
You get a 12-month guarantee, the same in Ardington as everywhere else we work.
- Location
- Ardington (OX12)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Ardington
Is there a guarantee on fire rated sealant in Ardington?
All our work, in Ardington and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We’re fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Do you cover Ardington for fire rated sealant?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Ardington is part of that. You can call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and let us know what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Can I do it myself?
It depends on the job. High-level, external movement and fire-rated joints are professional jobs, while a short indoor joint may be within reach.
Do the sealants smell?
Possibly a little. It fades as the sealant cures.
Can you work in occupied buildings?
Yes. Occupied flats, HMOs, offices and schools are all fine, with access planned around residents or staff. Out-of-hours work can be arranged if that suits the building.
How do I get a quote for fire rated sealant in Ardington?
It depends on the job, so we quote each one individually. To get one, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a short description of the job.
What’s the difference between intumescent and fire-rated sealant?
Fire-rated is the broad term for sealants tested for fire stopping. Intumescent types expand when heated, and they’re one of the options. We use whichever the specification and tested details call for.
How long will you be here?
That depends on how much there is to do, but as a guide it takes from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access. We will tell you when we quote.
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What we do, step by step
At the end, we look at the finished work together and tell you how long to leave it. The work normally takes from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access, depending on the size of the job. In a small place like Ardington, access is normally the main thing to plan. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- We go through the gaps on your list or survey and check each one’s size and substrate.
- Old or unsuitable sealant is cut out and the gap cleaned.
- Where the tested detail needs backing or fill, we fit it.
- We apply the fire-rated or intumescent sealant to the specified depth and tool it.
- We record the locations and products used for your records.
Preparing for the visit
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
How to get a quote
For a quote, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. You will have a clear quote before work begins.
Advice
Looking after it afterwards
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. Here’s what we suggest:
- Include hidden areas like risers in routine checks
- Include fire stopping when you schedule refits
- Do not fill fire-stopping gaps with ordinary foam or silicone
- Keep pictures of seals that will be hidden
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.
It’s easiest to seal gaps while they’re few and easy to reach. Over time, more work adds more holes.
Quotes for fire rated sealant in Ardington
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We look at:
- Any working-time requirements on site
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- The product the joint needs
- Mould in or behind the old joints
Doing several joints on one visit usually makes better use of the time than several visits. We’ll give you a clear price for the lot.
Asking for a quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- Where the property is
- Whether it has been sealed before
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
Asking for a quote is easy: tell us what needs doing and where. Photos by email help us understand the job.
DIY versus a professional finish
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone will not bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
If you manage several properties in or around Ardington, several properties can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each.
Fire rated sealant in Ardington: local notes
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’re given, installing the product to its tested details.
If you look after a building such as Wantage Primary Academy, service openings in fire-resisting walls need checking after any refurbishment.
Ardington is about 2 miles east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Across the OX12 area, our applicators can take on fire rated sealant. Across Oxfordshire, we cover 443 places, and Ardington is one of them. Oxford is on our list too, around 13 miles away.
Work in OX12 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Church Street and Well Street and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Ardington, we cover East Lockinge (1 mile south), West Hendred (1 mile east), East Hendred (2 miles east), Rowstock (3 miles east) and Farnborough (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (13 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (15 miles north-west) and Faringdon (10 miles north-west).
Near you in Ardington
Around Ardington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Boar's Head pub and King Alfred's, among other places. Nearby you will also find Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (2.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Ardington includes Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
What we cannot put right
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what new sealant will not do:
- Assessing a building’s fire safety
- Certifying a building or signing off its fire safety
- Fire doors that need new seals, closers or hardware
If in doubt, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we seal
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Flats & HMOs
- Service penetrations
- Door frames
- Linear gaps
- Pipe & cable gaps