Oxfordshire · England
Fire-rated sealant in Shellingford, Oxfordshire
Fire-stopping gaps in Shellingford need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
- Gaps where walls meet ceilings or slabs
- Gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls
- Door frames with gaps between frame and wall
Fire rated sealant in Shellingford
A gap around a door frame, a linear joint at the head of a wall and a hole round a pipe are each sealed differently. Measuring the gap and checking what it’s made of comes first, then apply it to the depth its tested detail calls for. If you are dealing with damaged fire sealant left by other trades and cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant, we can help.
In a village or hamlet like Shellingford, commercial work is more likely to be a pub, a farm shop, holiday lets or a village hall than an office block. Each still needs sound sealant in its washrooms and kitchens, and fire-rated joints where services pass through walls.
Our work is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.
- Location
- Shellingford (SN7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY versus a professional finish
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone will not bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
Workplaces and buildings in Shellingford
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 apply fire-rated sealant to the assessor’s or designer’s specification and the product’s tested details.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Shellingford Church of England (Voluntary Aided) School, service openings in fire-resisting walls need checking after any refurbishment.
Shellingford is about 6 miles north-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Shellingford can book us for fire rated sealant. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. 443 places in Oxfordshire are on our list, large and small. There’s also a page for Oxford, roughly 15 miles from Shellingford.
Postcode districts we cover here for fire rated sealant: SN7. That includes homes and businesses on Church Street and Fernham Road. If you are just outside Shellingford, we cover Stanford in the Vale (1 mile east), Hatford (2 miles north-east), Baulking (2 miles south), Bow (2 miles east) and Fernham (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (15 miles north-east), Didcot (13 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles east), Witney (10 miles north), Carterton (9 miles north) and Wantage (6 miles south-east).
Near you in Shellingford
Typical jobs here are in homes near Faringdon Community College, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Faringdon Castle (1.9 miles north-west) and Faringdon Museum (2.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Badbury Hill.
Other services in Shellingford
How the visit works
A visit follows a simple pattern: we check the joints, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, do the work and clear up. Most jobs take from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access. In a small place like Shellingford, access is generally the main thing to plan. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- We go through the gaps on your list or survey and check each one’s size and substrate.
- Anything that isn’t fit for the job comes out, and the gap is cleaned.
- Backing or fill is fitted where the product’s tested detail calls for it.
- The sealant goes in to the depth its detail sets, then it’s tooled off.
- Finally, we list where we worked and what we used, for your records.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
Ask for a quote
We quote each job on its own. Simply ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and describe the job, and photos are welcome.
Advice
Questions from Shellingford
Do you cover smaller places like Shellingford?
Yes, Shellingford is covered. Our work covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is there a guarantee on fire rated sealant in Shellingford?
Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee, wherever it is. We are fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
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 list the locations and products for you.
What does fire rated sealant cost?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Ask us for a quote and we will talk you through it.
Do you provide details of the products used?
Yes. We record the locations we have sealed and the products used to keep with your fire safety documents.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it often makes sense. Combining jobs makes good use of the visit.
Can ordinary silicone be used in a fire-stopping gap?
No. Ordinary silicone, caulk or foam isn’t tested as fire stopping. If it’s been used, we remove it and use the right product.
Will it make a mess?
No. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
Why deal with it now?
If an assessor has flagged gaps, it makes sense to close them before the next review. Getting them done and written up gives you evidence that the item was dealt with. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Shellingford, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Leaving a failed joint usually makes the job bigger, not smaller, as water and mould keep getting in. If you’re unsure, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us for an honest opinion and a quote.
Why us?
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced or our reviews.
Signs you need fire rated sealant in Shellingford
Much fire stopping is hidden: above ceilings, inside risers and behind panels. Because nobody sees it, gaps go unnoticed until an assessor or surveyor looks.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Open holes round services passing through fire walls
- Gaps flagged on a fire risk assessment
- Seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers
- Gaps left after a refit or conversion
If you look after a church, hall or community building such as Church of St Faith, service openings in its walls need the right fire-rated sealant, as in any building.
Before booking anyone
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- Which colour the sealant will be
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- What product goes in the joint
What affects the cost of fire rated sealant
Your quote is based on your job. We take into account:
- The number and length of the joints
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The type of sealant required
Doing several joints on one visit usually makes better use of the time than several visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. You will get one clear quote for the whole job.
Asking for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Where the property is
- The problem you’ve noticed
- The type of property
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we’ll explain how we’d tackle it. Whenever you are ready, call 0345 464 0079 or email us.
What the job involves on each surface
Linear gaps
Head-of-wall gaps are often hidden above suspended ceilings. We seal them along their full length so there are no open sections left.
Plasterboard walls
In plasterboard walls, the condition of the board edge matters. Crumbling edges are cleaned back before the sealant goes in.
When it isn’t the sealant
In fairness, some problems need a different trade:
- Issuing a fire rating or certificate for a building
- Fire risk assessments, which need a qualified assessor
- Big openings where sealant alone isn’t the tested solution
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Surfaces we seal
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Door frames
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Service penetrations
- Linear gaps
- Flats & HMOs