Essex · England
Upshire Fire Rated Sealant
Fire rated sealant for Upshire and the surrounding area: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Call for a quick quote.
- Damaged fire sealant left by other trades
- Gaps around pipes and cables through fire-resisting walls
- Old fire sealant that has split or come away
About our fire rated sealant in Upshire
Filling a fire-stopping gap with standard silicone or caulk doesn’t make it fire-rated. Anything unsuitable comes out first and the gap is resealed with a product tested for that use. If you have holes left by a change of layout and sealant items on a fire risk assessment action list, we can put it right, on door frames, pipe & cable gaps and service penetrations alike.
Work in a small place like Upshire is planned ahead, journey included, so the job can fit around bookings, guests or opening times where possible.
You’re covered for a year from the day we finish. If anything isn’t right with it, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us.
- Where
- Upshire (EN9)
- Region
- Essex
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear price before work begins
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Commercial buildings in Upshire
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.
Community buildings like Church of St Thomas are part of the picture too: service openings in its walls need the right fire-rated sealant, as in any building. If you let a flat or house near Cheshunt station, new cables or pipes through a fire-resisting wall leave a gap that needs the right sealant.
Upshire is about 2 miles east of Waltham Abbey, in Essex. Whether you’re in the middle of Upshire or further out, fire rated sealant is available for homes and businesses alike, from flats and houses to offices and hotels. Our Essex coverage runs to 644 places, and Upshire is one of them. You can also see our page for London, roughly 15 miles from Upshire.
Work in EN9 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we work in Waltham Abbey (2 miles west), High Beech (2 miles south), Debden Green (2 miles south-east), Theydon Bois (3 miles south-east) and Sewardstone (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Harlow (6 miles north-east), Brentwood (12 miles east), Loughton (3 miles south), Epping (3 miles east), Harold Wood (10 miles south-east) and Buckhurst Hill (4 miles south).
Around Upshire
Around Upshire, our work takes us to homes and buildings near King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy and The Woodbine pub. Upshire’s nearest station is Cheshunt station, about 3.1 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include St. Margaret's Hospital (3.5 miles east) and Epping Signalling Museum (2.9 miles east). Open spaces near Upshire include Home Mead and Lippitts Hill.
Towns and villages near Upshire
Other services in Upshire
Common problems we fix in Upshire
Over time, buildings change layout and use. Conversions to flats and HMOs, and office refits, create new walls and new routes for services, with gaps to match.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Damaged fire sealant left by other trades
- Gaps left after a refit or conversion
- Ordinary sealant used where a fire-rated product was needed
- Linear gaps at the head of walls
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Upshire Primary Foundation School, gaps opened by contractors for new cabling are a common finding in schools and offices.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the cure time is
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- Are they insured?
The process
We work through the job in order: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. Typically it takes anything from a few hours to several days, depending on how many gaps there are, and the area is left clean. In a small place like Upshire, access is generally the main thing to plan. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- 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.
- The fire-rated or intumescent sealant is applied and tooled to the tested detail.
- Locations and products are written up and any gaps unsuitable for sealant are flagged.
How to prepare
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Let us know about parking restrictions
How to get a quote
Want a quote for fire rated sealant? Please ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Advice
When something else is needed
Sealant is not the answer to every problem, and we’ll tell you before any work starts. Sealant won’t put right:
- Doors that aren’t fire doors in the first place
- Fire risk assessments, which need a qualified assessor
- Large holes that need a different fire-stopping system
If you’re not sure, just call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What we seal
- Service penetrations
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Linear gaps
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Door frames
- Flats & HMOs
Why it’s worth doing now in Upshire
Waiting for the next refit can leave a gap open for years. On its own, sealing it now is a small job and needn’t wait for anything else. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Upshire, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: the old material and how easily it comes out, whether mould needs treating, and whether we need extra access for height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
Why book with us
- Old sealant always removed completely
- We are fully insured
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
See how sealant jobs are priced and our reviews.
What affects the cost of fire rated sealant
There’s no set price list, because jobs vary so much. What we look at:
- Which sealant suits the joint
- How many areas need sealing
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- Access and height
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 play a part.
What to tell us for a quote
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Please mention:
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Roughly how big the job is
Asking for a quote is easy: tell us what needs doing and where. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we will come back to you with a quote.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too. Several sites can be quoted together, and we are fully insured for the work.
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we will quote.
Keeping the joints in good condition
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. Our tips:
- Include fire stopping when you schedule refits
- Get damaged fire seals looked at promptly
- Never patch a fire seal with standard sealant
- Make resealing part of every contractor’s brief
Do not 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: noise, draughts and even pests can come through too. Sealing them early helps on every front.
Upshire questions
Is Upshire in your area for fire rated sealant?
Yes, Upshire 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.
I let a flat near Cheshunt station. Can you help?
Yes, we work for landlords and letting agents. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear price.
Where do you work from?
We’re based in Crawley, and we cover South East England, London and all of Scotland.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes. Tell us about everything you’d like done and we’ll quote it together.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with our work in that time, tell us and we’ll put it right.
Do you certify the fire stopping?
That is not something we state or certify. The requirement comes from your assessor, designer or building control, and we fit a product whose tested details meet it.
Can you fill the gap behind a fire door frame?
Yes, if the gap is within the product’s tested range. Our work is the gap around the frame.
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 will tell you when we quote.