Essex · England
Ramsden Heath Fire Rated Sealant
Intumescent and fire-rated sealant around gaps, frames and service penetrations for householders, landlords and businesses in Ramsden Heath. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed
- Unsealed gaps where pipes and cables go through a wall
- Joints picked up in a fire-stopping survey
About our fire rated sealant in Ramsden Heath
Intumescent sealant looks much like any other sealant until it gets hot; in a fire it expands into the joint. Which product suits a gap depends on its width, the materials either side and what runs through it, so we follow the tested detail for each one. We work on service penetrations, flats & HMOs and plasterboard & masonry, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls and gaps filled with a product that isn’t fire-rated.
Work in a small place like Ramsden Heath is planned ahead, journey included, so it can be fitted around guests, clients or events where possible.
You are covered for a year from the day we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please ring 0345 464 0079 or email us.
- Location
- Ramsden Heath (CM11)
- Region
- Essex
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Different surfaces, different methods
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.
Service penetrations
Wherever a service goes through a fire-resisting wall or floor, there’s a gap around it. The sealant is chosen for what passes through and how wide the gap is.
Aftercare tips
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Flag any open gap you spot round a pipe or cable
- Keep pictures of seals that will be hidden
- Look in service cupboards and ceiling voids from time to time
- Allow for resealing whenever new services are run
Don’t drill through or remove a fire seal without putting it back properly. If you need new services through a sealed wall, plan the fire stopping as part of the job.
Open gaps do not only matter in a fire: they also let noise, draughts and sometimes pests through. Sealing them early helps on every front.
Your questions about fire rated sealant in Ramsden Heath
Do you cover Ramsden Heath for fire rated sealant?
Yes, Ramsden Heath is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a few details of the job, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Will you come out to Ramsden Heath?
Yes, we do. We work across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Will there be a smell?
It depends on the product. Some products have a noticeable smell, others very little.
Can I use normal mastic around a pipe through a fire wall?
No. A gap that needs fire stopping needs a tested fire-rated product, installed to its details.
What does intumescent mean?
An intumescent material expands when it’s heated. Intumescent sealants are a type of fire-rated sealant.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just make sure your landlord agrees.
Do you seal gaps around fire door frames?
Yes, where the gap suits a sealant detail. Our work is the gap around the frame and we will tell you if we spot problems with the door.
Can I do it myself?
You can, for simple jobs. The key is preparation: remove all the old material and work on a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
When something else is needed
To be straight with you, some problems need a different trade:
- Openings too large for sealant, which need batts, boards or another system
- Problems with the door itself rather than the gap around the frame
- A wall that is not a fire-resisting element to begin with
If you’re not sure, just phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we seal
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Linear gaps
- Flats & HMOs
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Service penetrations
- Door frames
How we quote for fire rated sealant
Your quote is based on your job. We look at:
- The type of sealant required
- The number of rooms or windows
- Any working-time requirements on site
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
What it costs depends on the amount of work, how hard the old material is to remove and access to the work. We give a clear quote before we start, so you know where you stand.
What to tell us for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. Just tell us:
- If someone has resealed it before
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
Also near Ramsden Heath
Other services in Ramsden Heath
Landlord and commercial work in Ramsden Heath
From a single let to a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements.
Workplaces and buildings in Ramsden Heath
Workplaces and the common parts of blocks of flats in England need a fire risk assessment under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, 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 site and facilities teams at buildings such as Mayflower High School, gaps opened by contractors for new cabling are a common finding in schools and offices. If you let a flat or house near Billericay station, new cables or pipes through a fire-resisting wall leave a gap that needs the right sealant. If you look after a church, hall or community building such as Church of St Mary, service openings in its walls need the right fire-rated sealant, as in any building.
Ramsden Heath is about 2 miles east of Billericay, in Essex. Jobs in Ramsden Heath get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee. Our area takes in 644 places across Essex, large and small. We also work in Chelmsford, about 7 miles from Ramsden Heath.
Work in CM11 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Church Road, Recreation Walk and Dowsetts Lane, and we cover them all. Other places close to Ramsden Heath include Downham (1 mile east), Ramsden Bellhouse (1 mile south-east), Stock (2 miles north-west), Billericay (2 miles west) and Crays Hill (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (7 miles north), Basildon (5 miles south), Brentwood (7 miles west), Maldon (11 miles north-east), Canvey Island (9 miles south-east) and Rayleigh (7 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Ramsden Heath
Typical jobs here are in homes near The White Horse Public House. The nearest railway station is Billericay station, about 2.4 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Mayflower Community Hospital (3.1 miles west) and Barleylands Farm Museum (2.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Crowsheath Wood.
What happens on the day
We keep the work tidy and contained to the joints we’re treating, so you can get on with your day. The job generally takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are, and we tell you how long to leave it before we go. In a small place like Ramsden Heath, access is usually the main thing to plan. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- We start with the survey or action list, checking the size and surfaces of every gap.
- We remove any old or unsuitable filler and clean the gap.
- We put in whatever backing or fill the product detail specifies.
- We apply the fire-rated or intumescent sealant to the specified depth and tool it.
- Finally, we list where we worked and what we used, for your records.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Mention any tricky access
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
Getting a quote
Every job is quoted individually, so start by telling us what you need. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or email us with the details and send photos if you have them.