Essex · England
Fire-rated sealant in Hockley, Essex
Fire-stopping gaps in Hockley need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant.
- Unsealed gaps around fire door frames
- Old fire sealant that has split or come away
- Ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed
What fire rated sealant looks like in Hockley
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 apply fire-rated sealant to the assessor’s or designer’s specification and the product’s tested details.
For landlords with property near Hockley 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 Greensward Academy, gaps opened by contractors for new cabling are a common finding in schools and offices.
Hockley is about 2 miles east of Rayleigh, in Essex. Jobs in Hockley get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee. 644 places in Essex are on our list, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Chelmsford page covers work nearby, about 12 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for fire rated sealant: SS5. You will find streets such as Station Road, Church Road and Eldon Way, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Hockley: Ashingdon (1 mile east), Brandy Hole (2 miles north-west), South Fambridge (2 miles north-east), Hullbridge (2 miles north-west) and North Fambridge (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (12 miles north-west), Basildon (9 miles west), Brentwood (15 miles west), Maldon (9 miles north), Canvey Island (6 miles south-west) and Billericay (10 miles west).
Near you in Hockley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Bull Public House, Marylands Nature Reserve and Plumberow Primary Academy and the streets around them. Hockley has its own railway station: Hockley station. Nearby you will also find Southend University Hospital (3.7 miles south) and Rayleigh Castle (2.5 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Blue House Farm.
Fire rated sealant in Hockley
Deciding which gaps need fire stopping is not our role; your assessor, designer or building control sets that out. What we do is apply the right product to that specification, properly and neatly. Common call-outs are for fire seals that have cracked with movement and linear gaps at the head of walls, on door frames, plasterboard & masonry and pipe & cable gaps.
If you run a pub, café, guest house or shop in or near Hockley, its washrooms and kitchen need the same sealant care as any big building.
Your job is guaranteed for a year, as with all our work.
- Location
- Hockley (SS5)
- Region
- Essex
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How the visit works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us the job and we’ll take it from there. The work itself takes from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access. In a smaller place like Hockley, 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.
- Locations and products are written up and any gaps unsuitable for sealant are flagged.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
How to get a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location and its rough size. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand, and we’ll come back to you with a quote.
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What affects the quote in Hockley
The price is agreed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- Any mould that needs treating
- The number and length of the joints
- Whether the work is at height
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, plus any working-time requirements on site. Ask us for a quote and we will explain what it covers.
Helping us quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- The type of property
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Where the property is
To get a quote, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. We will send you a clear quote before any work starts.
When to call us in Hockley
Sometimes the wrong product was used from the start: ordinary expanding foam, standard silicone or decorators’ caulk where a fire-rated seal was needed. It looks sealed, but it isn’t fire-rated.
The most common problems we see are:
- New service routes left unsealed after building work
- Unsealed gaps where pipes and cables go through a wall
- Door frames with gaps between frame and wall
- Old fire sealant that has split or come away
For buildings such as Emmanuel Church Hall, service openings in its walls need the right fire-rated sealant, as in any building.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- What guarantee comes with the work
- Whether they’re fully insured
FAQs for Hockley
I let a flat near Hockley station. Can you help?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Will you come out to Hockley?
Yes. Hockley is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Will there be a smell?
Possibly a little. Any smell clears as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Just list everything you need and you’ll get one quote.
Will we have a record of what was sealed?
Yes. Locations and products are written up when we finish. If you need pictures or a set layout, ask when you get a quote.
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. A tested fire-rated product is needed and we can apply it for you.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We are an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Do you seal gaps around fire door frames?
Yes, if the gap is within the product’s tested range. We seal the frame-to-wall gap, not the door itself and we’ll tell you if we spot problems with the door.
Can I do it myself?
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again.
Not every job suits DIY: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs need the right product, the right access and the right method.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Hockley
Landlords and letting agents in Hockley can book us as well as householders. Sealant work between tenants is a simple way to keep a property in good order before the next move-in.
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
How the job changes by surface
Flats and HMOs
In flats and HMOs, the walls and floors between homes and common areas need sealing where services pass through. We seal the gaps your assessor has identified.
Door frames
Our work is the joint between frame and wall. Doors, seals and closers are for a door specialist, and we’ll say if we spot a problem with them.
Nearby places to Hockley
Other services in Hockley
Why act early in Hockley
An open gap in a fire-resisting wall is a route for smoke and fire. A proper seal lets the wall do its job again, and the sealing itself is often a contained piece of work. Around Hockley, water from a failed joint in an older home can soak into timber and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than renewing the sealant.
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, as water and mould keep getting in. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will give you an honest view and a quote.
Why Hockley customers choose us
- Tidy, careful work
- Old sealant always removed completely
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- Over 20 years’ experience
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