Essex · England
Fire Rated Sealant in Great Bentley
We cover Great Bentley for intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly.
- New service routes left unsealed after building work
- Fire stopping disturbed by later work
- Open gaps behind door architraves
Fire rated sealant for homes and businesses in Great Bentley
A fire seal relies on being installed the way it was tested: correct depth, correct backing and a product suited to the surfaces. That is the part we focus on, one gap at a time. Common call-outs are for fire seals that have cracked with movement and sealant items on a fire risk assessment action list, on linear gaps, plasterboard & masonry and pipe & cable gaps.
For a pub, café, guest house or shop in or near Great Bentley, its washrooms and kitchen need the same sealant care as any big building, and fire-rated sealant around service openings should be restored after new pipes or cables go through.
You’re covered for a year from the day we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please ring 0345 464 0079 or email us.
- Where
- Great Bentley (CO7)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear price before we start
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Get damaged fire seals looked at promptly
- Keep general-purpose foam and caulk away from fire-stopping gaps
- Include hidden areas like risers in routine checks
- Plan fire stopping into any work that goes through walls or floors
Follow the cure time we give you before decorating over the sealant. Some fire-rated sealants can be painted and some can’t and we will tell you which one you have.
Open gaps don’t only matter in a fire: noise, draughts and even pests can come through too. Sealing them early helps on every front.
Also near Great Bentley
What else we do in Great Bentley
Signs you need fire rated sealant in Great Bentley
Buildings are refitted and reconfigured over the years. Conversions to flats and HMOs, and office refits, create new walls and new routes for services, with gaps to match.
People normally contact us after spotting one of these:
- Open joints along the top of partitions
- Damaged fire sealant left by other trades
- Cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant
- Gaps left after a refit or conversion
For landlords with property near Great Bentley station, fire-rated sealant around pipes and cables through walls and floors needs making good whenever new services go through.
Comparing quotes
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
What we cannot put right
Honest advice matters more to us than a booking, so here’s what sealant cannot fix:
- Walls or floors that weren’t built to resist fire
- Doors that aren’t fire doors in the first place
- Issuing a fire rating or certificate for a building
If in doubt, call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll say what we think.
Where we work in Great Bentley
- Flats & HMOs
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Door frames
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Service penetrations
- Linear gaps
Commercial buildings in Great Bentley
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 are given, installing the product to its tested details.
Schools such as Great Bentley Primary School are buildings too, and gaps opened by contractors for new cabling are a common finding in schools and offices. For buildings such as Church of St Mary, older buildings that have had new heating or wiring often have service gaps worth checking.
Great Bentley is about 5 miles north-west of Clacton-on-Sea, in Essex. Jobs in Great Bentley get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a one-year guarantee. We cover 644 towns and villages across Essex, large and small. Our Chelmsford page covers work nearby.
We work across the CO7 postcode area for fire rated sealant. Whether your property is on Station Road, Forge Lane and Moors Close or a nearby road, our applicators can take on the job. If you are just outside Great Bentley, we cover Aingers Green (1 mile south), Frating Green (2 miles north-west), South Heath (2 miles south), Thorrington (2 miles south-west) and Frating (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Colchester (8 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (5 miles south-east), Harwich (10 miles north-east), Camulodunum (9 miles west), Greenstead (6 miles north-west) and Tiptree (14 miles west).
Landmarks near Great Bentley
We work in homes and buildings around The Plough Inn, among other places. There’s a railway station in Great Bentley itself: Great Bentley station. For a walk, there’s Weeleyhall Wood.
Common questions in Great Bentley
I let a flat near Great Bentley station. Can you help?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear price.
Can you do fire rated sealant in Great Bentley?
Yes, Great Bentley is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
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.
How long does fire rated sealant take?
It depends on the size of the job, but as a guide it takes from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access. We’ll give you a better idea when we quote.
Can you tell me which gaps need fire stopping?
No, we don’t assess buildings. When your assessor or designer has set out what’s needed, we’ll quote for the sealant work on it.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We hold ARBOMaster approved applicator status, and we are fully insured.
What’s the difference between intumescent and fire-rated sealant?
An intumescent material expands when it’s heated. Intumescent sealants are a type of fire-rated sealant.
Do you certify the fire stopping?
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.
Landlord and commercial work in Great Bentley
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which matters even more when someone else lives there. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the address, the job and how access works.
Different surfaces, different methods
Masonry and concrete
Core-drilled and broken-out holes in concrete are often irregular. We measure the gap at its widest point to make sure it suits the product.
Plasterboard walls
Plasterboard partitions are common in flats, offices and conversions. The sealant has to be one tested in plasterboard.
How it works
Once we’re on site, we compare the joints with what we discussed. If anything is different, we explain it before carrying on. After that, the work takes from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access. In a smaller place like Great Bentley, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. If the job is outside, tell us about side access and how high the joints are.
- We plan the order of work and access, floor by floor or flat by flat.
- We take out any damaged or unsuitable sealant.
- Gaps are cleaned of dust and loose material.
- We apply and tool the sealant to the product’s 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
- Tell us if parking is tricky
Getting a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and add pictures by email if you can.
Advice
Quotes for fire rated sealant in Great Bentley
You’ll get a clear quote before we start. It’s based on:
- When we can work, for business premises
- Access and height
- The size of the job
- Any mould that needs treating
What you pay reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why we ask about the job first.
What to tell us for a quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Please mention:
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- The address or postcode of the job
- The rough size of the job
- What’s wrong with the joints now
Every job is quoted individually. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with the details and send pictures if you have them.