Essex · England
Fire-rated sealant in Great Tey, Essex
Our applicators work in Great Tey on intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly.
- Gaps filled with a product that isn’t fire-rated
- Fire seals that have cracked with movement
- New service routes left unsealed after building work
Fire rated sealant in Great Tey, done properly
In flats, HMOs, offices and schools, fire stopping is often disturbed by later work. One new cable or pipe can leave a gap that nobody goes back to seal. Those are the gaps we close, using a tested fire-rated product. If you’re dealing with joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey and new service routes left unsealed after building work, we can put it right, on pipe & cable gaps, flats & HMOs and linear gaps alike.
For a small place like Great Tey, the journey and timings are agreed in advance, so the job can fit around bookings, guests or opening times where possible.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right with it in that time, tell us and we will put it right.
- Place
- Great Tey (CO6)
- Region
- Essex
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before we start
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What the job involves on each surface
Flats and HMOs
Working in occupied flats needs some planning. Access to flats and common areas is agreed in advance so residents know what to expect.
Door frames
Behind most architraves is a gap between frame and wall. We seal any open gap to the product’s tested details.
For landlords and businesses
In hotels, rooms out of use cost money, so the work can be planned room by room. We have worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams. Several sites can go on one quote, and we are fully insured for the work.
Commercial buildings in Great Tey
Workplaces and the common parts of blocks of flats in England need a fire risk assessment under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, 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.
Letting a property close to Chappel & Wakes Colne station? Then any gap left by new services in shared walls should be closed with a fire-rated product.
Great Tey is about 5 miles south-east of Halstead, in Essex. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Great Tey can book us for fire rated sealant, old or new, large or small. Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee. Great Tey is one of 644 places in Essex where we work for fire rated sealant. Chelmsford is on our list too, about 16 miles from Great Tey.
Jobs for fire rated sealant in CO6 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as The Street, Chrismund Way and Greenfield Drive, all of which we cover. Close by, we work in Swan Street (1 mile north), Chappel (2 miles north), Rose Green (2 miles north-east), Wakes Colne (2 miles north) and Fordstreet (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (6 miles east), Braintree (8 miles west), Maldon (12 miles south), Witham (8 miles south-west), Camulodunum (5 miles east) and Halstead (5 miles north-west).
Near you in Great Tey
Around Great Tey, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Chequers Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Chappel & Wakes Colne station, roughly 1.8 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Mount Bures (4.1 miles north) and Halstead Hospital (5.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Sergeants Orchard.
Great Tey: your questions answered
Is Great Tey in your area for fire rated sealant?
Yes, Great Tey is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. You can call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us what needs doing.
I let a flat near Chappel & Wakes Colne station. Can you help?
Yes. We work for landlords and agents as well as householders, and several properties can be quoted together. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with the details for a clear quote.
What should I tell you?
The location, the problem and the rough size of the job. Photos by email help too.
Do you work in flats, HMOs and commercial buildings?
Yes. Occupied flats, HMOs, offices and schools are all fine. Early starts or out-of-hours work can be arranged where it’s needed.
How long will you be here?
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 tell you when we quote.
What’s the difference between intumescent and fire-rated sealant?
Intumescent describes a material that swells in heat. Intumescent sealants are a type of fire-rated sealant.
Is it worth trying it myself?
You can, for simple jobs. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. If it does not work out, we can redo it.
Will you assess my building’s fire safety?
No, we don’t assess buildings. When your assessor or designer has set out what’s needed, we will quote for the sealant work on it.
When to call us in Great Tey
Door frames are a common weak spot. The gap between the frame and the wall is hidden behind the architrave, so it’s easy to leave unsealed when doors are changed.
The most common problems we see are:
- Cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant
- Gaps left after a refit or conversion
- Door frames with gaps between frame and wall
- Sealant items on a fire risk assessment action list
For buildings such as Church of St Barnabas, service openings in its walls need the right fire-rated sealant, as in any building.
What your quote should include
- When the joint can take water or movement
- How hidden problems are handled
- How much experience the applicator has
- Is VAT in the price?
Why deal with it now?
A quick fill with any sealant to hand is not fire stopping. A fire-rated product only performs as tested when it’s installed to its tested detail, so both the product and the method matter. In a small place like Great Tey, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
We do not show prices on the website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. Call for a quick quote and we will talk you through it.
Why book with us
- Full insurance on every job
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced and what customers say.
The process
When we arrive, we start by going over the job with you. Surfaces next to the work are protected before we start. Most jobs take anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are. For a village or hamlet like Great Tey, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- We begin by agreeing the list of gaps from your assessor’s or designer’s requirements.
- Each gap is measured and its substrate and service noted.
- Any non-fire-rated filler is removed.
- We fit backing where needed and apply the fire-rated sealant to depth.
- We hand over a list of locations and products for your files.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the area around the work
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Tell us about any water getting in
How to get a quote
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job. Whenever you are ready, call 0345 464 0079 or email us.
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What we cannot put right
We will not take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Issuing a fire rating or certificate for a building
- Large holes that need a different fire-stopping system
- Problems with the door itself rather than the gap around the frame
If you are not sure, just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we seal
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Door frames
- Flats & HMOs
- Linear gaps
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Service penetrations
DIY versus a professional finish
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
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. All the old material has to come out first.