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Fire-rated sealant in Merton, Oxfordshire
Professional fire rated sealant in and around Merton, with old sealant always removed completely and a 12-month guarantee.
- Open joints along the top of partitions
- Door frames with gaps between frame and wall
- Standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap
Workplaces and buildings in Merton
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 are given, installing the product to its tested details.
Community buildings like Church of St Swithin are part of the picture too: gaps around pipes and cables are worth checking after any building work there.
Merton is about 3 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. For fire rated sealant in and around Merton, it’s easy to get a quote: please ring 0345 464 0079 or email us. We cover Oxfordshire from our Crawley base, Merton included. 443 places in Oxfordshire are on our list, large and small. Oxford is on our list too, about 8 miles from Merton.
Postcode districts we cover here for fire rated sealant: OX25. If you’re just outside Merton, we cover Fencott (1 mile south), Murcott (1 mile south-east), Charlton-on-Otmoor (1 mile south-west), Wendlebury (2 miles north-west) and Lower Arncott (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (8 miles south), Bicester (3 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south), Witney (15 miles west), Thame (11 miles south-east) and Kidlington (6 miles south-west).
What’s near Merton
We work in homes and buildings around The Old Plough pub, among other places. Merton’s nearest station is Bicester Village station, roughly 2.7 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (2.9 miles north) and Bicester Avenue (2.3 miles north). For a walk, there’s Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.
Fire rated sealant in Merton, done properly
We often work from an action list drawn up by a fire risk assessor. Send us the list or the survey and we will quote for the fire-rated sealant work on it. If you have unsealed gaps where pipes and cables go through a wall and holes left by a change of layout, we can put it right.
In a village or hamlet like Merton, commercial work is more likely to be a pub, a farm shop, holiday lets or a village hall than an office block. They all have washrooms, kitchens and service openings that need the right sealant.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right with it in that time, tell us and we’ll put it right.
- Where
- Merton (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How to look after the new joints
Good habits help new joints last longer. Our tips:
- Include hidden areas like risers in routine checks
- Allow for resealing whenever new services are run
- Report cracked or damaged seals as soon as you notice them
- Keep pictures of seals that will be hidden
Follow the cure time we give you before decorating over the sealant. Some fire-rated sealants can be painted and some can’t, so ask us which we used.
A gap left open in a fire-resisting wall or floor lets smoke spread in ways the building wasn’t designed for. Sealing it early is a simple step to take.
What happens on the day
Good joint work is mostly preparation, so that’s where we spend the time. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. In total, it generally takes from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access. Somewhere as small as Merton, access is often the only tricky part. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- We start with the survey or action list, checking the size and surfaces of every gap.
- We remove any old or unsuitable filler and clean the gap.
- Where the tested detail needs backing or fill, we fit it.
- We apply the fire-rated or intumescent sealant to the specified depth and tool it.
- We record the locations and products used for your records.
How to prepare
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
Ask for a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand, and we will come back to you with a quote.
Advice
Surface by surface
Linear gaps
Some linear gaps have to cope with movement as well as fire. We choose a product and depth that suit the gap and the movement from the manufacturer’s details.
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 mention anything we notice.
When something else is needed
We will not take on work that will not last, so here’s what sealant cannot put right:
- Sign-off of the building, which sits with building control or your assessor
- Doors that aren’t fire doors in the first place
- Big openings where sealant alone isn’t the tested solution
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we seal
- Flats & HMOs
- Linear gaps
- Door frames
- Service penetrations
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Plasterboard & masonry
When to call us in Merton
Movement in the structure can open gaps too: cracked or debonded sealant leaves an open route through the wall. Damage from cleaning, knocks and maintenance adds to it.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Gaps filled with a product that isn’t fire-rated
- Holes left by a change of layout
- Seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers
- Unsealed gaps around fire door frames
Letting a property close to Bicester Village station? Then any gap left by new services in shared walls should be closed with a fire-rated product.
What to look for in a quote
- How hidden problems are handled
- What product goes in the joint
- How long the guarantee is
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
Questions from Merton
Do you work for landlords with property near Bicester Village station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Is Merton in your area for fire rated sealant?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Merton is part of that. Just call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job, and we will give you a clear price.
Is standard sealant good enough for a fire gap?
No. A gap that needs fire stopping needs a tested fire-rated product.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes. There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, wherever you are.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes. We cut out all the old sealant and clean the joint before resealing.
What do you put in the joint?
Products from Arbo and Everbuild, among others, picked for each joint. We’ll tell you what we are using and why.
Is there any odour?
Possibly a little. It fades as the sealant cures.
How long does fire rated sealant take?
Most jobs take from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access, including preparation and clearing up. We will confirm how long when we quote.
What happens if it’s left?
For some gaps, sealant is not the right answer and another system is needed. Big openings, bundles of cables and plastic pipes may need batts, collars or wraps instead. If a gap isn’t suitable for sealant, we’ll tell you. Around Merton, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, where water from a failed joint can cause rot if it’s left.
There are no prices on our website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. For a quick quote, please phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll talk you through it.
Why book with us
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Old sealant always removed completely
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- Fully insured
Places near Merton
Other services in Merton
Landlord and commercial work in Merton
For anyone letting property in or around Merton, jobs at different addresses can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each, and pictures by email help.
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too in Merton and across Oxfordshire. Several sites can be quoted together, and we are fully insured.