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Fire Rated Sealant in Fox Street
Professional fire rated sealant in and around Fox Street, with every bit of old sealant taken out first.
- Holes left by a change of layout
- Door frames with gaps between frame and wall
- Fire seals that have cracked with movement
Fire rated sealant in Fox Street, 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 work to the manufacturer’s details. We work on door frames, linear gaps and flats & HMOs, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps flagged on a fire risk assessment and gaps filled with a product that isn’t fire-rated.
For holiday lets, converted business premises or a community building near Fox Street, the washrooms, kitchens and any fire-rated joints need the same care as a big site.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right with it, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us.
- Place
- Fox Street (CO7)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Workplaces and buildings in Fox Street
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.
If you let a flat or house near Hythe station, fire-rated sealant around pipes and cables through walls and floors needs making good whenever new services go through. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Roach Vale Primary School, fire-stopping around service openings should be restored whenever new services go in.
Fox Street is about 3 miles north-east of Colchester, in Essex. If you need fire rated sealant in Fox Street, it’s easy to get a quote: please phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email. We cover Essex from our Crawley base. Our area takes in 644 places across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Chelmsford, roughly 23 miles from Fox Street.
Every address in CO7 is covered for fire rated sealant, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need fire rated sealant at a property on Colchester Road, Crown Lane South and Fox Wood Chase or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. Other places close to Fox Street include Ardleigh (2 miles north-east), Ardleigh Heath (2 miles north-east), Langham (3 miles north), Lamb Corner (3 miles north-east) and Hornestreet (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (3 miles south-west), Clacton-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Harwich (13 miles east), Camulodunum (4 miles south-west), Halstead (14 miles west) and Tiptree (11 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Fox Street
In Fox Street, that means homes and buildings near Gilberd School and Welsh Wood. The closest station to Fox Street is Hythe station, about 2.1 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Lion Walk (2.7 miles south-west) and Colchester Castle (2.5 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Westhouse Wood.
How the visit works
On the day, there’s very little for you to do. Show us the job and we’ll take it from there. The job generally takes a few hours for a handful of gaps, and longer for a whole building. Somewhere like Fox Street needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- Access to each area is agreed so the work can run in order.
- We take out any damaged or unsuitable sealant.
- Gaps are cleaned of dust and loose material.
- The fire-rated or intumescent sealant is applied and tooled to the tested detail.
- We record what was done and flag anything that needs a different system.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
Get a quote
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and add pictures by email if you can.
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DIY versus a professional finish
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
What we’re called out for in Fox Street
Gaps also open up as buildings move: a seal that cracks or pulls away leaves a path for smoke. Damage from cleaning, knocks and maintenance adds to it.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Gaps left after a refit or conversion
- Cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant
- Open joints along the top of partitions
- Seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers
For buildings such as Church of St John, older buildings that have had new heating or wiring often have service gaps worth checking.
What to look for in a quote
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- Who turns up on the day
- Are they insured?
- How long to leave it before use
What the job involves on each surface
Flats and HMOs
Conversions generally leave a mix of old and new service holes. The gaps on your list are sealed with a fire-rated product and the locations noted.
Linear gaps
Linear gaps run along the head of walls, at floor edges and between panels. We seal them to the tested detail, with backing where it’s needed.
How to look after the new joints
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Ask which product was used before you paint
- Look in service cupboards and ceiling voids from time to time
- Keep photos of seals that will be hidden
- Allow for resealing whenever new services are run
Include fire stopping in your regular building checks. Look for cracks, gaps or sealant that has been cut or pulled out and have them put right.
A flagged gap shouldn’t wait for the next assessment. Have it sealed, then keep the record so the item can be closed.
What we can’t put right
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Assessing a building’s fire safety
- Construction that doesn’t provide fire resistance on its own
- Issuing a fire rating or certificate for a building
If in doubt, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Where we work in Fox Street
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Flats & HMOs
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Door frames
- Linear gaps
- Service penetrations
How we quote for fire rated sealant
The price is agreed before any work begins. It’s based on:
- The type of sealant required
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- Working hours on commercial sites
- Access and height
A few things move the cost up or down: the old material and how easily it comes out, whether mould needs treating, and whether the work is at height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
Asking for a quote
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Please mention:
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- The rough size of the job
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
To get a quote, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the location and a short description of the problem. You will have a clear quote before work begins.
Questions from Fox Street
Will you come out to Fox Street?
Yes. Fox Street is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Hythe station?
Yes, we work for landlords and agents. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before any work starts.
How do I get a quote for fire rated sealant in Fox Street?
There’s no set price, as it depends on the job: its size, the old material, access and the product needed. We agree the price before any work begins.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with our work in that time, tell us and we’ll put it right.
What do you put in the joint?
We choose the sealant for the joint, not the other way round. Movement, water and weather all affect the choice, and we will explain our choice.
Do I need to be at home?
For indoor joints, yes, someone needs to let us in. Once we have agreed the job, you don’t need to watch us work.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No. New silicone won’t bond to old silicone, and it traps any mould or water underneath. We remove it all first.
What information do you need?
Tell us what needs doing and where, with photos by email if possible. We’ll ask anything else we need to know.