Essex · England
Horseman Side Fire Rated Sealant
Our applicators work in Horseman Side on intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly and a one-year guarantee.
- Linear gaps at the head of walls
- New service routes left unsealed after building work
- Gaps filled with a product that is not fire-rated
Fire rated sealant in Horseman Side
We do not assess buildings or decide what fire stopping is needed; your assessor, designer or building control sets that out. Our part is applying the specified sealant carefully, to the right depth and with the right backing. We work on linear gaps, plasterboard & masonry and door frames, and people most often call us about cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant and gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls.
If you have holiday lets, a converted barn used for business or a community building near Horseman Side, washroom and kitchen sealant and any fire-rated joints need the same attention as anywhere.
Your job is guaranteed for a year, as with all our work.
- Location
- Horseman Side (CM14)
- Region
- Essex
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before we start
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What sealant work can’t fix
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what sealant can’t fix:
- Certifying a building or signing off its fire safety
- Openings too large for sealant, which need batts, boards or another system
- Problems with the door itself rather than the gap around the frame
Not sure which it is? You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Door frames
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Linear gaps
- Flats & HMOs
- Service penetrations
Common questions in Horseman Side
Is Horseman Side within the area you cover?
Yes. Horseman Side is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can you do fire rated sealant in Horseman Side?
Yes, Horseman Side is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with a few details of the job.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We are fully insured, with over 20 years’ experience in sealant work.
What sealant do you use?
The product depends on the job: anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas, and other sealants where joints move or face the weather. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned before resealing.
Do you guarantee your work?
Yes, always. Each job is guaranteed for twelve months, large or small.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it often makes sense. Combining jobs makes good use of the visit, so mention them when you ask for a quote.
Can you tell me how many minutes the seal will last?
We don’t issue ratings or certificates ourselves. What’s required is set by your assessor or designer, and the product’s tested details show what it achieves.
Do you need fire rated sealant in Horseman Side?
If the sealant is too shallow, has the wrong backing or sits on a dusty surface, it is not installed as tested. We see plenty of fire stopping that was hurried, especially where it was squeezed in at the end of a project.
Common reasons people contact us include:
- Holes left by a change of layout
- Seals cut through by electricians, plumbers or data installers
- Cracked or shrunken fire-rated sealant
- Open gaps behind door architraves
Community buildings like Church of St Paul are part of the picture too: gaps around pipes and cables are worth checking after any building work there.
Comparing quotes
- Whether they’re fully insured
- What product goes in the joint
- Is VAT in the price?
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
Aftercare tips
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. We suggest:
- Report cracked or damaged seals as soon as you notice them
- Do not fill fire-stopping gaps with ordinary foam or silicone
- Allow for resealing whenever new services are run
- Ask every contractor to reseal any fire stopping they disturb
Follow the cure time we give you before decorating over the sealant. Not every fire-rated sealant takes paint.
A gap left open in a fire-resisting wall or floor lets smoke spread in ways the building wasn’t designed for. Closing it is usually a straightforward job.
What fire rated sealant looks like in Horseman Side
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’re given, installing the product to its tested details.
If you let a flat or house near Brentwood station, new cables or pipes through a fire-resisting wall leave a gap that needs the right sealant. Managing a site like Drapers' Academy? Then fire-stopping around service openings should be restored whenever new services go in.
Horseman Side is about 3 miles north-west of Brentwood, in Essex. We carry out fire rated sealant for homes and businesses in Horseman Side and nearby, as part of our work across Essex. 644 places in Essex are on our list. We also work in Chelmsford, around 12 miles away.
All of CM14 is within our area for fire rated sealant. We cover properties on Tan House Lane and Horseman Side. Close by, we work in Waterhales (1 mile south-west), Navestock Heath (1 mile north-west), Navestock Side (1 mile north-east), Coxtie Green (1 mile east) and Bentley (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (12 miles north-east), Basildon (11 miles south-east), Harlow (10 miles north-west), Brentwood (3 miles south-east), Billericay (8 miles east) and Loughton (7 miles west).
Landmarks near Horseman Side
We work in homes and buildings around Weald Country Park and King William IV Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Horseman Side is Brentwood station, about 3.5 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Harold Wood Hospital (3.7 miles south). Not far away are Bedfords Park.
The process
Once we’re on site, we compare the joints with what we discussed. If we find something unexpected, we talk it through with you first. Most jobs then take from a few hours to a few days, depending on the number of gaps and the access. For a village or hamlet like Horseman Side, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- We begin by agreeing the list of gaps from your assessor’s or designer’s requirements.
- We measure every gap and note what it’s in and what passes through.
- Unsuitable material such as ordinary foam or silicone is cut out and the gap cleaned.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
Getting a quote
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we will talk you through the work and send you a clear quote.
Advice
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Quotes for fire rated sealant in Horseman Side
Every job gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- The type of sealant required
- Whether the work is at height
- When we can work, for business premises
- The old material and how stubborn it is
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one gets its own quote. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all make a difference, and we’ll explain the quote if you ask.
What to tell us for a quote
To help us quote quickly, let us know:
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
Asking for a quote is easy: tell us what needs doing and where and its rough size. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand, and we’ll take it from there.
Why deal with it now?
Doing it once, properly, beats doing it twice. If the details weren’t followed, the seal may need redoing when the building is next checked. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Horseman Side, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, along with when we can work on site. Call for a quick quote and we’ll go through it with you.
Why book with us
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- One-year guarantee on every job
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
Take a look at our cost guide or customer reviews.
Landlord and commercial work in Horseman Side
We also work for property managers and facilities teams in Horseman Side and across Essex. Several sites can be quoted together, and we are fully insured.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we’ll quote.