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Fire Rated Sealant in Braiswick
Fire rated sealant across Braiswick and nearby, with old sealant always removed completely and a 12-month guarantee.
- Gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls
- Gaps filled with a product that is not fire-rated
- Fire seals that have cracked with movement
Fire rated sealant in Braiswick
Fire stopping only performs as intended if it’s done to the detail: correct depth, correct backing and a product suited to the surfaces. That detail is what we take care over. Common call-outs are for joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey and old fire sealant that has split or come away, across service penetrations, door frames and plasterboard & masonry.
Work in a small place like Braiswick is planned ahead, journey included, so the job can fit around bookings, guests or opening times where possible.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right with it, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
- Place
- Braiswick (CO3)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY versus a professional finish
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is.
What we’re called out for in Braiswick
Gaps also open up as buildings move: a seal that cracks or pulls away leaves a path for smoke. Knocks, maintenance and building work damage it further.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Old fire sealant that has split or come away
- Gaps left after a refit or conversion
- Open gaps behind door architraves
- Fire stopping disturbed by later work
Schools such as Colchester County High School for Girls are buildings too, and fire-stopping around service openings should be restored whenever new services go in.
What to look for in a quote
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- Are they insured?
- Who turns up on the day
Fire rated sealant around Braiswick
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’re given, installing the product to its tested details. Braiswick 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.
Community buildings like Church of St Leonard are part of the picture too: gaps around pipes and cables are worth checking after any building work there. If you let a flat or house near Colchester station, any gap left by new services in shared walls should be closed with a fire-rated product.
Braiswick is about 1 mile north of Camulodunum, in Essex. Jobs in Braiswick get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee. Braiswick is one of 644 places in Essex we cover. Our Chelmsford page covers work nearby.
Our applicators cover all of the CO3 postcode area for fire rated sealant. Streets in the area include Park Road, Church Lane and Lexden Road, all of which we cover. Main roads around Braiswick include the A1124, which makes travel easy. We also cover the places around Braiswick: Camulodunum (1 mile south), Lexden (1 mile south), Colchester (1 mile east), Abbey Field (2 miles south-east) and Beacon End (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Braintree (13 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (13 miles south-east), Maldon (14 miles south-west), Witham (12 miles south-west), Halstead (11 miles west) and Heybridge (13 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Braiswick
Typical jobs here are in homes near Spring Lane Meadows, The Sun Inn and Home Farm Primary School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Colchester station, roughly 1.2 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Colchester Castle (1.4 miles east) and Social History Museum (1.2 miles east). The countryside around Braiswick includes Lexden Gathering Grounds.
When it is not the sealant
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what sealant cannot fix:
- Sign-off of the building, which sits with building control or your assessor
- Problems with the door itself rather than the gap around the frame
- Big openings where sealant alone is not the tested solution
If you are not sure, just ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Door frames
- Service penetrations
- Linear gaps
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Flats & HMOs
Keeping the joints in good condition
A little care helps the new joints last. Our advice:
- Check risers, ceiling voids and cupboards during building checks
- Get damaged fire seals looked at promptly
- Tell trades working in the building that fire seals must be put back
- Allow for resealing whenever new services are run
Do not add foam, filler or ordinary sealant over a fire seal. If it needs repair, use the same type of product. We can tell you which product we used.
A gap left open in a fire-resisting wall or floor lets smoke spread in ways the building wasn’t designed for. Closing it is normally a straightforward job.
Landlord and commercial work in Braiswick
We also work for property managers and facilities teams in Braiswick and across Essex. Several sites can be quoted together.
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. Several properties can go on one quote.
Also near Braiswick
Also in Braiswick
How it works
At the end, we look at the finished work together and tell you how long to leave it. The work normally takes from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access, depending on the amount of work. Somewhere as small as Braiswick, access is often the only tricky part. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- We start with the survey or action list, checking the size and surfaces of every gap.
- Old or unsuitable sealant is cut out and the gap cleaned.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Mention any tricky access
Getting a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we’ll talk you through what we’d do. When it suits you, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Surface by surface
Service penetrations
Service penetrations are where new gaps often appear. We clean out what’s there and reseal to the right depth with backing where the detail needs it.
Linear gaps
Linear gaps run along the head of walls, at floor edges and between panels. They’re sealed with a fire-rated sealant over backing where the detail calls for it.
FAQs for Braiswick
Do you work for hotels and guest houses in Braiswick?
Yes, hotels and guest houses are among the places we work. Rooms can be done a few at a time, so the building stays open.
Do you work for landlords with property near Colchester station?
Yes. We work for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners, and several properties can be quoted together. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with the details for a clear quote.
Do you come to Braiswick?
Yes. We are based in Crawley and work across South East England, London and Scotland, Braiswick included.
What should I tell you?
The location, the problem and the rough size of the job. If you can, email a few photos.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the product. Some products have a noticeable smell, others very little, and any smell fades as they cure.
Can I use normal mastic around a pipe through a fire wall?
No. It might close the gap, but it is not a fire-rated seal. Use a product tested for that gap and service.
Do you provide details of the products used?
Yes. Every gap we seal is listed with the product used, so you have it on file.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes. There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, wherever you are.