Oxfordshire · England
Longworth Fire Rated Sealant
Intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations for homes and businesses in Longworth and across Oxfordshire. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Fire seals that have cracked with movement
- Linear gaps at the head of walls
- Gaps flagged on a fire risk assessment
About our fire rated sealant in Longworth
Filling a fire-stopping gap with standard silicone or caulk does not make it fire-rated. Anything unsuitable comes out first and the gap is resealed with a product tested for that use. Common call-outs are for gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls and fire seals that have cracked with movement, on door frames, plasterboard & masonry and pipe & cable gaps.
For a small place like Longworth, the journey and timings are agreed in advance, so the job can fit around bookings, guests or opening times where possible.
All our work comes with our 12-month guarantee, wherever you are in Oxfordshire.
- Location
- Longworth (OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Different surfaces, different methods
Flats and HMOs
Working in occupied flats needs some planning. We agree access to each flat and the common parts before any work starts.
Plasterboard walls
Plasterboard partitions are common in flats, offices and conversions. We use a product tested in that kind of wall for each gap size.
When to call us in Longworth
Gaps around door frames are easily missed. The architrave hides the gap between frame and wall, so it’s easy to leave unsealed when doors are changed.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Unsealed gaps around fire door frames
- Fire seals that have cracked with movement
- Damaged fire sealant left by other trades
- Open holes round services passing through fire walls
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Longworth Primary School, fire-stopping around service openings should be restored whenever new services go in.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether you can choose the colour
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- What preparation is included
What affects the quote in Longworth
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. What affects the quote:
- How much there is to do
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Whether the work is at height
- Any mould that needs treating
No two jobs are quite the same, so we quote each one individually. Size, access and the product the joint needs all make a difference, and we’ll explain the quote if you ask.
Helping us quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- Roughly how big the job is
- The type of property
- How we’d reach the joints
- Photos by email, if that is easy
To get a quote, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. We will give you a clear quote before any work starts.
Should I try it myself first?
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
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The process
When we get to you, we compare the joints with what we discussed. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. After that, the work takes a few hours for a handful of gaps, and longer for a whole building. Somewhere like Longworth 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 begin by agreeing the list of gaps from your assessor’s or designer’s requirements.
- We measure every gap and note what it’s in and what passes through.
- Any non-fire-rated filler is removed and the gap cleaned.
- The specified fire-rated sealant goes in over any backing its detail requires.
- Every location is recorded with the product used for your files.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
How to get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us what needs doing and where, and roughly how big it is. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand, and we’ll come back to you with a quote.
Advice
Landlord and commercial work in Longworth
We work for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies keeps a property looking cared for before the next move-in.
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance.
Keeping the joints in good condition
A little care helps the new joints last. We recommend:
- Make resealing part of every contractor’s brief
- Get damaged fire seals looked at promptly
- Check risers, ceiling voids and cupboards during building checks
- Take pictures of fire stopping before ceilings or boxing go back
Follow the cure time we give you before decorating over the sealant. Some fire-rated sealants can be painted and some cannot and we’ll tell you which one you have.
It’s easiest to seal gaps while they’re few and easy to reach. Leave them and each new job adds another hole and the job gets bigger.
Fire rated sealant around Longworth
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 church, hall or community building such as Church of St Mary, service openings in its walls need the right fire-rated sealant, as in any building.
Longworth is about 7 miles west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX13, our applicators can take on fire rated sealant. 443 places in Oxfordshire are on our list. Oxford is on our list too, about 10 miles from Longworth.
Here we cover the OX13 postcode area for fire rated sealant. If you need fire rated sealant at a property on High Street, Bowbank and Rectory Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Longworth include Hinton Waldrist (1 mile west), Kingston Bagpuize (1 mile south-east), Pusey (3 miles south-west), Charney Bassett (3 miles south) and Lyford (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (10 miles north-east), Didcot (10 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles east), Witney (7 miles north), Carterton (8 miles north-west) and Wantage (7 miles south).
Landmarks near Longworth
Around Longworth, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Waggon And Horses Public House. Well-known places in the area include Hinton Waldrist Castle (0.8 miles west). Open spaces near Longworth include Hitchcopse Pit.
Questions from Longworth
Is Longworth within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is Longworth in your area for fire rated sealant?
Yes, Longworth is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a few details of the job.
How long will you be here?
As a guide, most jobs take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are. Larger jobs naturally take longer, and we’ll say how long yours will take.
Do you work in flats, HMOs and commercial buildings?
Yes. We regularly work in flats, HMOs, schools and offices while they’re in use, with access planned around residents or staff. Early starts or out-of-hours work can be arranged if that suits the building.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Do the sealants smell?
That depends on the sealant. Some smell for a while, some hardly at all.
Do you do fire sealant around door frames?
Yes, where the gap suits a sealant detail. We seal the frame-to-wall gap, not the door itself and we’ll tell you if we spot problems with the door.
Do you carry out fire risk assessments?
No. That’s for a fire risk assessor, designer or building control. We apply fire-rated sealant to the requirements they set.