Greater London · England
Oval Fire Rated Sealant
Fire rated sealant across Oval and nearby, with old sealant always removed completely and a one-year guarantee.
- Fire seals that have cracked with movement
- Unsealed gaps around fire door frames
- Gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls
Fire rated sealant in Oval, done properly
Until it’s heated, intumescent sealant behaves like an ordinary sealant; then it swells to help close the gap. The right product depends on the gap size, the substrate and what passes through, so we follow the tested detail for each one. Typical jobs include ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed and gaps flagged on a fire risk assessment, across flats & HMOs, door frames and plasterboard & masonry.
Across London, offices, shops, hotels, student halls and blocks of flats all need sealant work from time to time, from washroom silicone to fire-rated sealant around pipes and cables passing through walls. Out-of-hours working can be arranged where a building in Oval can’t close.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we will sort it.
- Location
- Oval (SW8, SW9, SW1P)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Commercial buildings in Oval
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 apply fire-rated sealant to the assessor’s or designer’s specification and the product’s tested details. Oval has hotels and guest accommodation in and around it. For hotels, a room-by-room programme keeps most rooms in use while the work goes on.
Managing a site like St Stephen's Church of England Primary School? Then fire-stopping around service openings should be restored whenever new services go in. As a London address, Oval can be tricky for parking: let us know about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
Oval is about 1 mile north of Stockwell, in Greater London. Oval gets the same service as everywhere we cover: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Our area takes in 764 places across Greater London, large and small.
Here we cover the SW8, SW9 and SW1P postcode area for fire rated sealant. Fire rated sealant is available to properties on Lett Road, Rita Road and Wyvil Road and the roads around them. Main roads around Oval include the A203 and A3204, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Oval include Kennington (1 mile north), South Lambeth (1 mile south-west), Little Portugal (1 mile south), North Brixton (1 mile south-east) and Vauxhall (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover City of Westminster (3 miles north-west), Marylebone (3 miles north-west), Kensington (4 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north), Shoreditch (4 miles north-east) and Walthamstow (8 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Oval
We work in homes and buildings around Vauxhall Park, Lambeth Palace Library and St Peter's School. Other local landmarks include Archbishop Tenison's Church of England School (under half a mile north-east) and Crown and Thistle pub (less than half a mile south-west). There’s a railway station in Oval itself: Vauxhall station. A little further out are Type Museum (0.5 miles south) and The Gordon Hospital (1 mile north-west). Open spaces near Oval include Bellenden Road Nature Garden and Ludgate Hill.
What else we do in Oval
What affects the cost of fire rated sealant
Jobs vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- The number and length of the joints
- Working hours on commercial sites
- Access and height
What it costs depends on the size of the job, how hard the old material is to remove and how easy the joints are to reach. We give a clear quote before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, let us know:
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Roughly how big the job is
- Whether it has been sealed before
There’s no standard price list. Instead, we give you a clear price for your job. To arrange one, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
What we do, step by step
A visit follows a simple pattern: we look at the joints together, protect the area around them, do the work and tidy away. It normally takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are. In a London area like Oval, the main things to plan are parking and access: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor we are working on and whether there’s a lift.
- We plan the order of work and access, floor by floor or flat by flat.
- We take out any damaged or unsuitable sealant.
- Gaps are cleaned of dust and loose material.
- We apply and tool the sealant to the product’s tested detail.
- We record what was done and flag anything that needs a different system.
How to prepare
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
Getting a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and email pictures if that is easy.
Advice
Looking after it afterwards
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Include fire stopping when you schedule refits
- Keep photos of seals that will be hidden
- Report cracked or damaged seals as soon as you notice them
- Include hidden areas like risers in routine checks
Do not add foam, filler or ordinary sealant over a fire seal. Repairs should use a matching fire-rated product. We can tell you which product we used.
A flagged gap shouldn’t wait for the next assessment. Get it sealed and recorded so the item can be closed.
Questions from Oval
Do you work for landlords with property near Vauxhall station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Is parking a problem for a job in Oval?
It can be, so it helps to tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when you book. That way the visit can be planned around it.
Do you cover Oval?
Yes. We cover Oval and the rest of Greater London. To book, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
We will suggest a colour to suit the surroundings, from white and clear to greys and other shades. The choice depends on the product the joint needs.
Can you tell me how many minutes the seal will last?
That is not something we state or certify. The requirement comes from your assessor, designer or building control, and we apply a product tested for it.
Do I have to be there?
We need access to the joints, so we’ll agree that with you when we book. Indoors, that normally means someone at home.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Where the job is, what the problem is and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help too.
Do you carry out fire risk assessments?
No. We work from the specification you give us.
When it is not the sealant
Sealant isn’t the answer to every problem, and we’ll tell you before work begins. It won’t solve:
- Big openings where sealant alone is not the tested solution
- Certifying a building or signing off its fire safety
- Deciding what fire stopping a building needs
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we seal
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Flats & HMOs
- Linear gaps
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Door frames
- Service penetrations
For landlords and businesses
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements and we will quote.
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
Surface by surface
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.
Service penetrations
A copper pipe, a cable and a plastic pipe can all need different fire-stopping details. We follow the manufacturer’s tested detail for each, and tell you if sealant alone is not the right fix.
Common problems we fix in Oval
A lot of fire stopping is out of sight: above ceilings, inside risers and behind panels. Because nobody sees it, gaps go unnoticed until an assessor or surveyor looks.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers
- Standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap
- Door frames with gaps between frame and wall
- Gaps where walls meet ceilings or slabs
Letting a property close to Vauxhall station? Then any gap left by new services in shared walls should be closed with a fire-rated product.
Comparing quotes
- How hidden problems are handled
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- Whether you can choose the colour
- The length of the guarantee