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Fire-rated sealant in Finchingfield, Essex
Intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Finchingfield. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Door frames with gaps between frame and wall
- Fire seals that have cracked with movement
- Gaps filled with a product that is not fire-rated
About our fire rated sealant in Finchingfield
Door frame gaps, linear joints and holes around services all have their own details. We check the size and the substrate before choosing the product, then the sealant goes in to the depth the product’s details set. Common call-outs are for sealant items on a fire risk assessment action list and gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls, on flats & HMOs, pipe & cable gaps and linear gaps.
If you have holiday lets, a converted barn used for business or a community building near Finchingfield, the washrooms, kitchens and any fire-rated joints need the same care as a big site.
Every job comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Essex.
- Where
- Finchingfield (CM7)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Finchingfield
Buildings are refitted and reconfigured over the years. A house turned into flats or an HMO, or an office split into smaller units, brings new walls, new service routes and new gaps.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers
- Open gaps behind door architraves
- Standard silicone or caulk in a fire-stopping gap
- Linear gaps at the head of walls
If you look after a church, hall or community building such as Parish Church of St John the Baptist, older buildings that have had new heating or wiring often have service gaps worth checking.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- How long to leave it before use
- The length of the guarantee
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
Why it’s worth doing now in Finchingfield
Doing it once, properly, beats doing it twice. Work that does not follow the tested detail may have to come out again when the building is next checked. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Finchingfield, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
What you pay reflects the work, not a rough estimate. That is why we ask a few questions first and send you a clear quote before work begins.
Why book with us
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- Tidy, careful work
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
Take a look at our cost guide and what customers say.
When something else is needed
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what new sealant will not do:
- Walls or floors that weren’t built to resist fire
- Large holes that need a different fire-stopping system
- Sign-off of the building, which sits with building control or your assessor
If in doubt, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we seal
- Door frames
- Linear gaps
- Flats & HMOs
- Service penetrations
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Plasterboard & masonry
How the visit works
We keep the work tidy and contained to the area we’re working on, so you can get on with your day. The job normally takes from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access. Somewhere as small as Finchingfield, access is often the only tricky part. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- We plan the order of work and access, floor by floor or flat by flat.
- Old, damaged or unsuitable sealant is removed.
- Gaps are cleaned of dust and loose material.
- The fire-rated or intumescent sealant is applied and tooled to the tested detail.
- Locations and products are written up and any gaps unsuitable for sealant are flagged.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
Get a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job. Whenever you’re ready, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Finchingfield questions
Do you cover Finchingfield for fire rated sealant?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Finchingfield is part of that. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and let us know what needs doing.
Is there a guarantee on fire rated sealant in Finchingfield?
All our work, in Finchingfield and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We are also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No. Fresh sealant doesn’t stick to old sealant, and it traps any mould or water underneath. It all has to come out first.
Can you tell me which gaps need fire stopping?
No, assessment is not something we do. Once you have a specification or action list from your assessor or designer, we’ll quote for the sealant work on it.
What fire rating will the seal have?
Ratings and certificates aren’t something we issue. What’s required is set by your assessor or designer, and the product’s tested details show what it achieves, and we install to them.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes, and it often makes sense. Combining jobs makes good use of the visit.
Do the sealants smell?
Sometimes, a little. It fades as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
Will we have a record of what was sealed?
Yes. Every gap we seal is listed with the product used.
Nearby places to Finchingfield
What else we do in Finchingfield
Can I do it myself?
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
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.
Looking after it afterwards
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. Our tips:
- Tell trades working in the building that fire seals must be put back
- Photograph sealed gaps before they’re covered up
- Never patch a fire seal with standard sealant
- Ask which product was used before you paint
Don’t 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.
If a fire risk assessment has flagged a gap, do not leave it for the next one. Get it sealed and recorded so the item can be closed.
Workplaces and buildings in Finchingfield
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 are given, installing the product to its tested details.
In and around Finchingfield, as anywhere, good fire rated sealant starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Finchingfield is about 8 miles north-west of Braintree, in Essex. Jobs in Finchingfield get the same care as everywhere else we work: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. We cover 644 towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Chelmsford, about 16 miles away.
Work in CM7 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on The Pightle, Church Hill and Stephen Marshall Avenue or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out fire rated sealant in Great Bardfield (1 mile south-west), Wethersfield (2 miles south-east), Little Bardfield (2 miles south-west), Bardfield Saling (3 miles south) and Crow's Green (4 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Braintree (8 miles south-east), Witham (14 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (10 miles north-west), Halstead (8 miles east), Great Dunmow (8 miles south-west) and Stansted Mountfitchet (12 miles west).
Local landmarks in Finchingfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Red Lion Inn and the streets around them. Green spaces nearby include West Wood.
What affects the quote in Finchingfield
You’ll get a clear quote before work begins. It takes into account:
- When we can work, for business premises
- How many areas need sealing
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- Any mould that needs treating
What it costs depends on the size of the job, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. You will have a clear quote before any work starts.
What to tell us for a quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to know:
- Roughly how big the job is
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- If someone has resealed it before
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints.