Oxfordshire · England
Shenington Fire Rated Sealant
We cover Shenington for intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and every job guaranteed for a year.
- Open gaps behind door architraves
- Seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers
- Gaps flagged on a fire risk assessment
When to call us in Shenington
Lots of unsealed gaps appear long after the building was completed. New cables, pipes and data runs go through walls and ceilings and the hole round the new service isn’t always sealed again.
People generally contact us when they notice something like this:
- Holes left by a change of layout
- Gaps flagged on a fire risk assessment
- Ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed
- Cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant
For buildings such as Church of Holy Trinity, service openings in its walls need the right fire-rated sealant, as in any building.
What your quote should include
- How long the guarantee is
- Whether VAT is included
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
About our fire rated sealant in Shenington
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. We check the size and the substrate before choosing the product, then apply it to the depth its tested detail calls for. We work on door frames, service penetrations and linear gaps, and the jobs we see most are open joints along the top of partitions and seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers.
For holiday lets, converted business premises or a community building near Shenington, washroom and kitchen sealant and any fire-rated joints need the same attention as anywhere.
We stand behind the work with a 12-month guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once the job is done.
- Place
- Shenington (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY versus a professional finish
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs need the right product, the right access and the right method.
Surface by surface
Door frames
Behind most architraves is a gap between frame and wall. We seal any open gap to the product’s tested details.
Plasterboard walls
Many fire-resisting walls in flats, offices and conversions are plasterboard. The sealant has to be one tested in plasterboard for each gap size.
Also in Shenington
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Hotels need rooms back in use, so the work can be planned room by room around your bookings where we can. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
Landlords and letting agents in Shenington can book us as well as householders. Sealant work between tenants is a simple way to keep a property in good order.
Workplaces and buildings in Shenington
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 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 Shenington Church of England Primary School, gaps opened by contractors for new cabling are a common finding in schools and offices.
Shenington is about 5 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We provide fire rated sealant to homeowners, landlords and businesses in Shenington and nearby, as part of our work across Oxfordshire. Our area takes in 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Oxford is on our list too, about 25 miles from Shenington.
Jobs for fire rated sealant in OX15 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Rattlecombe Road, The Level and Mill Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Shenington: Alkerton (1 mile east), Balscote (1 mile south-east), Epwell (2 miles south-west), Shutford (2 miles south-east) and Swalcliffe (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Banbury (5 miles east), Chipping Norton (10 miles south), Neithrop (4 miles east), Grimsbury (6 miles east), Ruscote (4 miles east) and Bloxham (6 miles south-east).
Near you in Shenington
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bell Inn, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Broughton Castle (4.1 miles south-east) and Horton General Hospital (5.6 miles east). Not far away are Edge Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
What affects the cost of fire rated sealant
There’s no set price list, because no two jobs are the same. What we look at:
- Any mould that needs treating
- Any working-time requirements on site
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
We don’t show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a quick quote, please phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll talk you through it.
Helping us quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Please mention:
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is. Whenever you are ready, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us.
How it works
Once we are on site, we check the joints match what you told us. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. Most jobs then take from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access. Somewhere like Shenington needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided 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.
- Backing or fill is fitted where the product’s tested detail calls for 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.
Before we arrive
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
Get a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every job is different. 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 happens if it’s left?
For some gaps, sealant isn’t 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 will tell you. Older cottages and farmhouses around Shenington can have timber floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
Every job is a little different, so each one gets its own quote. Size, access and the product the joint needs all make a difference.
What you get with us
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- Full insurance on every job
- Over 20 years’ experience
Common questions in Shenington
Is Shenington within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you cover Shenington for fire rated sealant?
Yes, Shenington is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. Just call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a few details of the job, and we will give you a clear price.
How long does the job take?
Most jobs take a few hours for a handful of gaps, and longer for a whole building. We’ll confirm how long when we quote.
Can I do it myself?
Sometimes. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. If it does not work out, we can redo it.
Does someone need to be in?
Access is agreed with you when the job is booked. For inside work, that normally means someone being in.
Can ordinary silicone be used in a fire-stopping gap?
No. It looks sealed but will not perform as fire stopping. A tested fire-rated product is needed, or ask us to do it.
Do you provide details of the products used?
Yes. Every gap we seal is listed with the product used so it’s there for the next inspection.
What does fire rated sealant cost?
The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Ask us for a quote and we will talk you through it.