Oxfordshire · England
Fire-rated sealant in Lower Brailes, Oxfordshire
Professional fire rated sealant in and around Lower Brailes, with old sealant always removed completely.
- Open gaps behind door architraves
- Standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap
- New service routes left unsealed after building work
Looking after it afterwards
How long the joints last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Ask which product was used before you paint
- Ask every contractor to reseal any fire stopping they disturb
- Keep photos of seals that will be hidden
- Check risers, ceiling voids and cupboards during building checks
Keep the record we give you with the building’s fire safety documents. It saves time at the next inspection or assessment.
It’s easiest to seal gaps while they’re few and easy to reach. Over time, more work adds more holes.
How we handle fire rated sealant in Lower Brailes
Until it’s heated, intumescent sealant behaves like an ordinary sealant; 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. Common call-outs are for gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls and sealant items on a fire risk assessment action list, across service penetrations, pipe & cable gaps and flats & HMOs.
For holiday lets, converted business premises or a community building near Lower Brailes, the washrooms, kitchens and any fire-rated joints need the same care as a big site.
You’re covered for a year from the day we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
- Place
- Lower Brailes (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Lower Brailes: your questions answered
Do you work in hotels near Lower Brailes?
Yes, hotels and guest houses are among the places we work. Rooms can be done a few at a time, so the building stays open.
Do you cover Lower Brailes for fire rated sealant?
Yes, Lower Brailes is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us what needs doing.
Is intumescent sealant the same as fire-rated sealant?
Fire-rated sealant covers any sealant tested for use in fire stopping. Intumescent ones swell in heat, and they’re one of the options. The specification and the tested detail decide which is used.
How long does the job take?
Typically it takes from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access. Larger jobs naturally take longer, and we will tell you how long to expect.
What fire rating will the seal have?
We do not certify fire stopping or quote ratings. Our part is installing the specified product to its tested details and giving you a record of where it went.
Can you tell me which gaps need fire stopping?
No. That’s for a fire risk assessor, designer or building control. Our job is applying the sealant to their specification.
Can you fill the gap behind a fire door frame?
Yes, where the gap suits a sealant detail. Our work is the gap around the frame.
Is it worth trying it myself?
For a simple, easy-to-reach joint, a careful DIYer can do a reasonable job. Most DIY failures come from sealing over old material, wet joints or too much sealant.
How the visit works
Before we leave, we go over the finished joints with you. The work normally takes a few hours for a handful of gaps, and longer for a whole building, depending on the size of the job. Somewhere like Lower Brailes 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.
- We remove any old or unsuitable filler and clean the gap.
- Backing or fill is fitted where the product’s tested detail calls for it.
- Fire-rated or intumescent sealant is applied to the right depth and tooled.
- Locations and products are noted so you have them on file.
How to prepare
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Tell us if parking is tricky
Getting a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location and its rough size. Photos by email help us understand the job.
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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.
Masonry and concrete
Brick, block and concrete walls and floors are sealed with products tested in masonry. The gap is cleaned of dust first so the seal has something sound to bond to.
What happens if it’s left?
Doing it once, properly, beats doing it twice. If the details weren’t followed, the seal may need redoing once someone inspects it. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Lower Brailes, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Combining jobs into one visit normally makes better use of the time than several visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. You’ll get one clear quote for the whole job.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Lower Brailes
- Tidy, careful work
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- Over 20 years’ experience
Can I do it myself?
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, then guaranteed for a year.
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that’s fine. We cut it out and start again, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
How we quote for fire rated sealant
Every job gets its own quote. This is what makes a difference:
- How much there is to do
- Which sealant suits the joint
- Working hours on commercial sites
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
What you pay reflects the work, not a rough estimate. That is why we ask about the job first and agree the price before starting.
Asking for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can tell us:
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- The rough size of the job
If you’re in Lower Brailes and need fire rated sealant, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and we will agree the price before any work begins.
Places near Lower Brailes
More services for Lower Brailes
When to call us in Lower Brailes
Gaps also open up as buildings move: a seal that cracks or pulls away leaves a path for smoke. Knocks, maintenance and building work damage it further.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Open holes round services passing through fire walls
- Holes left by a change of layout
- Damaged fire sealant left by other trades
- Gaps filled with a product that is not fire-rated
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Brailes CofE Primary School, service openings in fire-resisting walls need checking after any refurbishment.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- Whether they’re fully insured
- How long to leave it before use
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
Fire rated sealant in Lower Brailes: 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, and gaps around services are often picked up there. We work to the specification you are given, installing the product to its tested details. There are hotels and other places to stay in and around Lower Brailes. For hotels, a room-by-room programme keeps most rooms in use while the work goes on.
If you look after a church, hall or community building such as Church of St George, older buildings that have had new heating or wiring often have service gaps worth checking.
Lower Brailes is about 8 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We carry out fire rated sealant for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Lower Brailes and the surrounding area. We cover 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For nearby work, see our Oxford page, about 25 miles away.
Work in OX15 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include High Street, School Lane and Orchard Close. Other places close to Lower Brailes include Upper Brailes (1 mile north-west) and Sutton-under-Brailes (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Banbury (8 miles east), Chipping Norton (8 miles south), Neithrop (8 miles east), Grimsbury (10 miles east), Ruscote (8 miles east) and Bloxham (8 miles east).
What’s near Lower Brailes
Typical jobs here are in homes near George Hotel And Attached Carriage Entrance And Barn and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Ellen Badger Hospital (3.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Castle Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.