Oxfordshire · England
Fire-rated sealant in Fencott, Oxfordshire
Fire rated sealant for Fencott and the surrounding area: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Unsealed gaps around fire door frames
- Gaps left after a refit or conversion
- Cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant
How the job changes by surface
Flats and HMOs
In occupied buildings, we plan the order of work with you. We agree access to each flat and the common parts before we start so residents know what to expect.
Door frames
Our work is the joint between frame and wall. The door leaf, its seals and closer need a door specialist, and we’ll say if we spot a problem with them.
Fire rated sealant in Fencott
Intumescent sealant looks much like any other sealant until it gets hot; in a fire it expands into the joint. Which product suits a gap depends on its width, the materials either side and what runs through it, so we work to the manufacturer’s details. If you are dealing with gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls and gaps left after a refit or conversion, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
Work in a small place like Fencott is planned ahead, journey included, so the job can fit around bookings, guests or opening times where possible.
Your job is guaranteed for a year, as with all our work.
- Location
- Fencott (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY versus a professional finish
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
Fire rated sealant in Fencott: local notes
Workplaces and the common parts of blocks of flats in England need a fire risk assessment under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which is often where open fire-stopping gaps are first noticed. We apply fire-rated sealant to the assessor’s or designer’s specification and the product’s tested details.
Managing a site like Charlton-on-Otmoor Church of England Primary School? Then gaps opened by contractors for new cabling are a common finding in schools and offices.
Fencott is about 4 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Wherever you are in the OX5 postcode area, we can carry out fire rated sealant at your property. Fencott is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. For nearby work, see our Oxford page.
Work in OX5 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we work in Murcott (1 mile south-east), Charlton-on-Otmoor (1 mile west), Merton (1 mile north), Upper Arncott (2 miles east) and Wendlebury (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (7 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south-west), Witney (14 miles west), Thame (11 miles south-east) and Kidlington (5 miles west).
Near you in Fencott
Around Fencott, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Crown pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Islip station, roughly 3.2 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bicester Avenue (3.2 miles north) and Bicester Community Hospital (3.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Otmoor RSPB reserve and Graven Hill.
What happens on the day
We bring everything the job needs with us, so there’s nothing for you to buy. After a quick look at the joints together, the area is protected and the work begins. Most jobs take a few hours for a handful of gaps, and longer for a whole building. Somewhere as small as Fencott, access is often the only tricky part. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- Before starting, we go through the specification or action list with you.
- Each gap is measured and its substrate and service noted.
- Unsuitable material such as ordinary foam or silicone is cut out.
- We fit backing where needed and apply the fire-rated sealant to depth.
- We hand over a list of locations and products for your files.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
How to get a quote
If you’re in Fencott and need fire rated sealant, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us. Tell us what the problem is and where, and you will get a clear quote before work begins.
Advice
What happens if it’s left?
Leaving a gap until a refurbishment comes round can mean years with it open. On its own, sealing it now is a small job. Around Fencott, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
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.
Why Fencott clients choose us
- Full insurance on every job
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced or our reviews.
Also in Fencott
Fencott: your questions answered
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Islip station?
Yes, we work for landlords and letting agents. Just call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we will send you a clear quote.
Will you come out to Fencott?
Yes, Fencott is covered. Our work covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is it worth trying it myself?
For a simple, easy-to-reach joint, a careful DIYer can do a reasonable job. The usual mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using too much.
Can you match the sealant colour?
In most cases you can choose. We will tell you which colours the right product comes in and agree one before any work starts.
Do you seal gaps around fire door frames?
Yes, where the gap suits a sealant detail. Our work is the gap around the frame, and we will mention anything we notice about the door.
Can you tell me how many minutes the seal will last?
We don’t issue ratings or certificates ourselves. What’s required is set by your assessor or designer, and the product’s tested details show what it achieves.
Will we have a record of what was sealed?
Yes. Locations and products are written up when we finish. If you need pictures or a set layout, ask when you get a quote.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes. Several rooms, windows or areas can go on one quote.
When it is not the sealant
To be straight with you, there are a few things sealant won’t fix:
- Fire doors that need new seals, closers or hardware
- Large holes that need a different fire-stopping system
- Fire risk assessments, which need a qualified assessor
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we seal
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Linear gaps
- Door frames
- Service penetrations
- Flats & HMOs
Keeping the joints in good condition
Looking after new joints is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Keep the record of products and locations with your fire safety documents
- Include fire stopping when you schedule refits
- Ask every contractor to reseal any fire stopping they disturb
- Never patch a fire seal with standard sealant
Keep the record we give you with the building’s fire safety documents. It helps whoever checks the building next.
Open gaps don’t only matter in a fire: noise, draughts and even pests can come through too. Sealing them early helps on every front.
What we are called out for in Fencott
Movement in the structure can open gaps too: a seal that cracks or pulls away leaves a path for smoke. Knocks, maintenance and building work damage it further.
The problems people generally mention when they call are:
- Gaps where walls meet ceilings or slabs
- Cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant
- Seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers
- New service routes left unsealed after building work
If you let a flat or house near Islip station, any gap left by new services in shared walls should be closed with a fire-rated product.
What your quote should include
- Is VAT in the price?
- What preparation is included
- How the colour is chosen
- Whether they’re fully insured