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Fire-rated sealant in Murcott, Oxfordshire
We cover Murcott for intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly.
- Door frames with gaps between frame and wall
- Fire stopping disturbed by later work
- Gaps left after a refit or conversion
Should I try it myself first?
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.
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
Fire rated sealant in Murcott, done properly
Bigger jobs can be worked through in stages, flat by flat or floor by floor, noting the locations and products as we go. It gives you a list to keep with the building’s fire safety documents. If you’re dealing with unsealed gaps around fire door frames and holes left by a change of layout, we can help, whatever the surface.
For holiday lets, converted business premises or a community building near Murcott, the washrooms, kitchens and any fire-rated joints need the same care as a big site.
Every job is covered by our 12-month guarantee, wherever you are in Oxfordshire.
- Location
- Murcott (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about fire rated sealant in Murcott
Can you do fire rated sealant in Murcott?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Murcott is part of that. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and let us know what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Do you work for landlords with property near Islip station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear quote.
Can you give us a record of the work?
Yes. We note each location and the product that went in so it’s there for the next inspection.
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.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
Mr Mastic is based in Crawley. Our applicators cover Murcott.
What does intumescent mean?
Fire-rated sealant covers any sealant tested for use in fire stopping. Intumescent ones swell in heat, and they’re one option among several. We use whichever the specification and tested details call for.
Do you carry out fire risk assessments?
No, we do not assess buildings. Once you have a specification or action list from your assessor or designer, we can quote for the fire-rated sealant items.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We are ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
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.
Door frames
Our work is the joint between frame and wall. Doors, seals and closers are for a door specialist, and we will say if we spot a problem with them.
Fire rated sealant in Murcott: 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’re given, installing the product to its tested details.
In and around Murcott, as anywhere, good fire rated sealant starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Murcott is about 4 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. For fire rated sealant in and around Murcott, it’s easy to get a quote: please phone 0345 464 0079 or email us. We are based in Crawley and cover Oxfordshire, Murcott included. We cover 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. There’s also a page for Oxford, roughly 7 miles from Murcott.
Every address in OX5 is covered for fire rated sealant, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you are just outside Murcott, we cover Fencott (1 mile north-west), Merton (1 mile north-west), Charlton-on-Otmoor (1 mile west), Upper Arncott (2 miles north-east) and Lower Arncott (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (7 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south-west), Witney (15 miles west), Thame (10 miles south-east) and Kidlington (6 miles west).
Around Murcott
The nearest railway station is Islip station, about 3.7 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bicester Community Hospital (4.1 miles north) and Bicester Avenue (3.5 miles north). Open spaces near Murcott include Otmoor RSPB reserve and Graven Hill.
Keeping the joints in good condition
A little care helps the new joints last. Our advice:
- Make resealing part of every contractor’s brief
- Do not fill fire-stopping gaps with ordinary foam or silicone
- Photograph sealed gaps before they’re covered up
- Keep the record of products and locations with your fire safety documents
Avoid covering a sealed gap with anything that isn’t part of the tested detail. Repairs should use a matching fire-rated product. Ask us if you’re not sure which product was used.
If a fire risk assessment has flagged a gap, don’t leave it for the next one. Have it sealed, then keep the record so you can show it was dealt with.
How we quote for fire rated sealant
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We look at:
- Any mould that needs treating
- Any working-time requirements on site
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Whether the work is at height
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, how we reach it and what it needs, plus any working-time requirements on site. Ask us for a quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Helping us quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- Whether it has been sealed before
- The rough size of the job
There’s no standard price list. Instead, we give you a clear quote for your job. To arrange one, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
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What we do, step by step
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 normally takes from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access. For a village or hamlet like Murcott, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- First we work through your list or survey, measuring each gap and checking what it’s formed in.
- Old or unsuitable sealant is cut out and the gap cleaned.
- Where the tested detail needs backing or fill, we fit it.
- The sealant goes in to the depth its detail sets, then it’s tooled off.
- We record the locations and products used for your records.
Getting ready for the visit
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Mention any parking rules near the property
Ask for a quote
For a quote, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the location and a short description of the problem. We’ll give you a clear price before any work starts.
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When to call us in Murcott
In some buildings the gap was filled with the wrong thing in the first place: general-purpose foam, everyday silicone or caulk where a fire-rated seal was needed. It looks sealed, but it is not fire-rated.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- New service routes left unsealed after building work
- Linear gaps at the head of walls
- Cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant
- Gaps filled with a product that is not fire-rated
Rented homes near Islip station change hands often, and any gap left by new services in shared walls should be closed with a fire-rated product.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Who turns up on the day
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- What product goes in the joint
Landlord and commercial work in Murcott
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
From a single let to a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.