Oxfordshire · England
Longcot Fire Rated Sealant
Fire rated sealant for Longcot and the surrounding area: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Call for a quick quote.
- Door frames with gaps between frame and wall
- Seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers
- Open holes round services passing through fire walls
About our fire rated sealant in Longcot
Deciding which gaps need fire stopping is not our role; 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. Typical jobs include gaps filled with a product that isn’t fire-rated and gaps flagged on a fire risk assessment, across service penetrations, flats & HMOs and pipe & cable gaps.
For holiday lets, converted business premises or a community building near Longcot, washroom and kitchen sealant and any fire-rated joints need the same attention as anywhere.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we will sort it.
- Location
- Longcot (SN7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How the visit works
All our tools and materials come with us in the van, 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 from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access. Somewhere like Longcot 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.
- We go through the gaps on your list or survey and check each one’s size and substrate.
- Anything that isn’t fit for the job comes out, and the gap is cleaned.
- We put in whatever backing or fill the product detail specifies.
- Fire-rated or intumescent sealant is applied to the right depth and tooled.
- Finally, we list where we worked and what we used, for your records.
How to prepare
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Mention any parking rules near the property
Getting a quote
Every job is quoted individually, so start by telling us what you need. Simply ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and describe the job and send photos if you have them.
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Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy. Several properties can be quoted together.
How we quote for fire rated sealant
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We take into account:
- The product the joint needs
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- How many areas need sealing
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
What it costs depends on the size of the job, how much old material has to come out and how easy the joints are to reach. We give a clear quote before work begins.
What we need to know
To make quoting easier, let us know:
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- The address or postcode of the job
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
For a quote, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. We’ll give you a clear price before any work starts.
How the job changes by surface
Linear gaps
Long, narrow gaps appear where walls meet slabs and ceilings. They’re sealed with a fire-rated sealant over backing where the detail calls for it.
Door frames
We deal with the gap around the frame, not the door. Doors, seals and closers are for a door specialist and we will mention anything we notice.
Fire rated sealant around Longcot
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 work to the specification you’re given, installing the product to its tested details.
If you look after a building such as Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School, service openings in fire-resisting walls need checking after any refurbishment. For buildings such as Church of St Mary, gaps around pipes and cables are worth checking after any building work there.
Longcot is in Oxfordshire. Whether you are in the middle of Longcot or further out, we cover fire rated sealant for every kind of property, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Our Oxfordshire coverage runs to 443 places, and Longcot is one of them. There’s also a page for Oxford, about 19 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for fire rated sealant: SN7. Fire rated sealant is available to properties on The Green, Church Close and Hughes Crescent. We also cover the places around Longcot: Fernham (1 mile north-east), Little Coxwell (2 miles north), Great Coxwell (2 miles north), Woolstone (2 miles south-east) and Uffington (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles east), Witney (13 miles north-east), Carterton (10 miles north), Wantage (8 miles east), Grove (8 miles east) and Faringdon (3 miles north).
Around Longcot
In Longcot, that means homes and buildings near Bricklayers Arms and Faringdon Community College. Nearby you’ll also find Faringdon Day Hospital (2.9 miles north) and Uffington Museum (2.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Badbury Hill.
What we can’t put right
Sealant is not the answer to every problem, and we’d rather say so up front. It will not solve:
- Deciding what fire stopping a building needs
- Certifying a building or signing off its fire safety
- Large holes that need a different fire-stopping system
If in doubt, call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we seal
- Door frames
- Linear gaps
- Service penetrations
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Flats & HMOs
What happens if it’s left?
An open gap in a fire-resisting wall is a route for smoke and fire. Sealing it properly restores what the wall was there to do, and the work involved is often modest. Around Longcot, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
Leaving a failed joint generally makes the job bigger, not smaller, because water and mould keep working on it. If you are not sure whether it needs doing, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will give you an honest view and a quote.
What you get with us
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- Full insurance on every job
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
Read what affects the cost and our reviews.
DIY versus a professional finish
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
If you are set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.
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Common questions in Longcot
Is there a guarantee on fire rated sealant in Longcot?
All our work, in Longcot and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We’re fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Do you cover smaller places like Longcot?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
What sealant do you use?
Each joint gets the product that suits it. Where it moves, gets wet or faces the weather makes a difference, and we will tell you what we’re using.
Can ordinary silicone be used in a fire-stopping gap?
No. Ordinary silicone, caulk or foam is not tested as fire stopping. If it’s been used, we remove it and use the right product.
How do I get a quote for fire rated sealant in Longcot?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: how much there is, what’s there now, how we reach it and what it needs. You’ll get a clear quote before any work starts.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We’re approved under the ARBOMaster scheme.
Where do you work from?
We work from Crawley. We cover Longcot and the rest of Oxfordshire, along with the rest of our area.
Do you seal gaps around fire door frames?
Yes, if the gap is within the product’s tested range. Our work is the gap around the frame and we will tell you if we spot problems with the door.