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Fire-rated sealant in Lyneham, Oxfordshire
Professional fire rated sealant in and around Lyneham, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a 12-month guarantee.
- Door frames with gaps between frame and wall
- Gaps left after a refit or conversion
- Old fire sealant that has split or come away
Fire rated sealant for homes and businesses in Lyneham
Where services or frames pass through a fire-resisting wall or floor, the gap around them needs a fire-rated seal. Each gap is sealed to the product maker’s tested detail for its size and substrate. We are often asked to deal with gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls and unsealed gaps around fire door frames, on plasterboard & masonry, flats & HMOs and door frames.
If you have holiday lets, a converted barn used for business or a community building near Lyneham, the washrooms, kitchens and any fire-rated joints need the same care as a big site.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.
- Place
- Lyneham (OX7)
- Wider area
- Oxfordshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY sealant or a professional job?
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
When to call us in Lyneham
Sealant applied too thin, without the backing its detail needs, or onto dust will not perform as it was tested. We see plenty of fire stopping that was hurried.
The most common problems we see are:
- Unsealed gaps where pipes and cables go through a wall
- Gaps left after a refit or conversion
- Gaps filled with a product that isn’t fire-rated
- Open joints along the top of partitions
Around Lyneham, as everywhere, fire rated sealant is only as good as the preparation behind it.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether you can choose the colour
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- Is VAT in the price?
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
Nearby places to Lyneham
What else we do in Lyneham
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. Surfaces next to the work are protected before we start. Most jobs take a few hours for a handful of gaps, and longer for a whole building. For a village or hamlet like Lyneham, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- We begin by agreeing the list of gaps from your assessor’s or designer’s requirements.
- Each gap is measured and its substrate and service noted.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
How to get a quote
Want a quote for fire rated sealant? Please ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a few details. We will explain what we’d do and give you a clear price before work begins.
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Keeping the joints in good condition
A little care helps the new joints last. We recommend:
- Look in service cupboards and ceiling voids from time to time
- Store the list of sealed gaps with your building paperwork
- Include fire stopping when you schedule refits
- Do not paint over fire sealant until it has cured
Avoid covering a sealed gap with anything that is not part of the tested detail. Repairs should use a matching fire-rated product. Ask us if you are not sure which product was used.
Open gaps do not only matter in a fire: they also let noise, draughts and sometimes pests through. Dealing with them early helps with all of these.
Different surfaces, different methods
Masonry and concrete
Masonry is dusty and porous, so preparation matters. We brush and vacuum the gap and use backing where the detail needs it.
Flats and HMOs
Working in occupied flats needs some planning. Access to flats and common areas is agreed in advance.
What affects the cost of fire rated sealant
Jobs vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Whether the work is at height
- The number and length of the joints
- Any mould that needs treating
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, plus any working-time requirements on site. Call for a quick quote and we’ll explain what it covers.
Asking for a quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Whether it has been sealed before
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
To get a quote, phone 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 price before any work starts.
For landlords and businesses
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy, and it’s easy to sort out between tenants. We can quote for more than one property at once.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams. Several sites can be quoted together, and we’re fully insured for the work.
Fire rated sealant in Lyneham: 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 work to the specification you’re given, installing the product to its tested details.
If you let a flat or house near Shipton station, fire-rated sealant around pipes and cables through walls and floors needs making good whenever new services go through.
Lyneham is about 8 miles north of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Our applicators cover fire rated sealant for homes and businesses in Lyneham and nearby. Lyneham is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work. Oxford is on our list too, about 18 miles from Lyneham.
We work across OX7 for fire rated sealant and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for fire rated sealant include Shipton-under-Wychwood (2 miles south), Ascott Earl (2 miles south-east), Ascott-under-Wychwood (2 miles south-east), Ascott d'Oyley (2 miles south-east) and Chilson (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Witney (8 miles south-east), Carterton (8 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles east), Chipping Norton (5 miles north-east), Woodstock (11 miles east) and Cogges (8 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Lyneham
For rail, the closest station is Shipton station, about 1.1 miles south of the centre.
FAQs for Lyneham
Will you come out to Lyneham?
Yes, we do. We work across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you work for landlords with property near Shipton station?
Yes, we work for landlords and agents. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear price.
Do I have to be there?
It depends on the job. For work indoors, someone needs to let us in.
Can ordinary silicone be used in a fire-stopping gap?
No. Ordinary silicone, caulk or foam is not tested as fire stopping. We cut it out and reseal with a fire-rated product.
How long will you be here?
That depends on how much there is to do, but most jobs take from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access. We’ll tell you when we quote.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No, and we never do. It may look fine at first, but the new layer lifts away from the old one. Removing the old sealant completely is the only lasting way.
Where are you based?
We’re based in Crawley, and we cover South East England, London and all of Scotland.
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.