Essex · England
Workhouse Hill Fire Rated Sealant
Fire rated sealant across Workhouse Hill and nearby, with every bit of old sealant taken out first and a 12-month guarantee.
- Unsealed gaps where pipes and cables go through a wall
- Gaps flagged on a fire risk assessment
- Door frames with gaps between frame and wall
How we handle fire rated sealant in Workhouse Hill
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 are dealing with sealant items on a fire risk assessment action list and open gaps behind door architraves, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
For a small place like Workhouse Hill, the journey and timings are agreed in advance, so it can be fitted around guests, clients or events where possible.
You’re covered for a year from the day we finish. If anything is not right with it, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
- Place
- Workhouse Hill (CO4)
- Region
- Essex
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple:
- Flag any open gap you spot round a pipe or cable
- Keep general-purpose foam and caulk away from fire-stopping gaps
- Tell trades working in the building that fire seals must be put back
- Take photos of fire stopping before ceilings or boxing go back
Tell other trades that the gaps have been sealed, and make sure anything they disturb is resealed with a suitable product. A lot of damaged fire stopping comes from later work.
Open gaps don’t only matter in a fire: noise, draughts and even pests can come through too. Dealing with them early helps with all of these.
Why act early in Workhouse Hill
For some gaps, sealant is not the right answer and another system is needed. Big openings, bundles of cables and plastic pipes may need batts, collars or wraps instead. We will say so if a gap needs something other than sealant. Around Workhouse Hill, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
What you pay reflects the work, not a rough estimate. That is why we ask about the job first.
Why Workhouse Hill customers choose us
- Full insurance on every job
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Old sealant always removed completely
How we quote for fire rated sealant
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- How many areas need sealing
- The size of the job
Doing several joints on one visit is normally more efficient than separate visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. You’ll get one clear quote for the whole job.
What we need to know
To make quoting easier, let us know:
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Where the job is, and your postcode
We quote each job on its own, so start by telling us what you need. Simply ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and describe the job and send photos if you have them.
What happens on the day
Our applicators work methodically: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. For most jobs that takes a few hours for a handful of gaps, and longer for a whole building. For a village or hamlet like Workhouse Hill, 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.
- First we work through your list or survey, measuring each gap and checking what it’s formed in.
- Anything that is not fit for the job comes out, and the gap is cleaned.
- We put in whatever backing or fill the product detail specifies.
- Fire-rated or intumescent sealant is applied to the right depth and tooled.
- We record the locations and products used for your records.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Move anything stored near the joints
Get a quote
For a quote, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us where the job is and what the problem looks like. We will give you a clear price before any work starts.
Related advice
Nearby places to Workhouse Hill
Other services in Workhouse Hill
Landlords, agents and businesses in Workhouse Hill
From a single let to a portfolio, the work is the same standard: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams in Workhouse Hill and across Essex. Several sites can go on one quote.
What fire rated sealant looks like in Workhouse Hill
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, 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Boxted St Peter's Church of England School, gaps opened by contractors for new cabling are a common finding in schools and offices. Letting a property close to Colchester station? Then fire-rated sealant around pipes and cables through walls and floors needs making good whenever new services go through. If you look after a church, hall or community building such as Church of St Peter, service openings in its walls need the right fire-rated sealant, as in any building.
Workhouse Hill is about 4 miles north of Colchester, in Essex. Workhouse Hill gets the same service as everywhere we cover: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Across Essex, we cover 644 places, Workhouse Hill among them. For nearby work, see our Chelmsford page.
Our applicators cover all of CO4 for fire rated sealant and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Wet Lane and Workhouse Hill and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for fire rated sealant include Boxted (1 mile east), Boxted Cross (1 mile east), Langham (2 miles east), Hornestreet (2 miles east) and Thorington Street (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Colchester (4 miles south), Braintree (15 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Witham (15 miles south-west), Harwich (15 miles east) and Camulodunum (5 miles south).
Near you in Workhouse Hill
The nearest railway station is Colchester station, roughly 3.5 miles south. A little further out are Colchester Castle (4.2 miles south) and Severalls Hospital (2.3 miles south). The countryside around Workhouse Hill includes Westhouse Wood.
Different surfaces, different methods
Door frames
Frame gaps are normally hidden behind the architrave. Where it’s open, we seal it to the product’s details for that gap size.
Service penetrations
A copper pipe, a cable and a plastic pipe can all need different fire-stopping details. We follow the manufacturer’s tested detail for each, and tell you if sealant alone is not the right fix.
Honest limits
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what sealant cannot fix:
- Problems with the door itself rather than the gap around the frame
- Fire risk assessments, which need a qualified assessor
- Openings too large for sealant, which need batts, boards or another system
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we seal
- Flats & HMOs
- Plasterboard & masonry
- Pipe & cable gaps
- Door frames
- Service penetrations
- Linear gaps
Common questions in Workhouse Hill
Is Workhouse Hill in your area for fire rated sealant?
Yes, Workhouse Hill is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and let us know what needs doing.
Do you work for landlords with property near Colchester station?
Yes. We work for landlords and agents as well as homeowners, and several properties can be quoted together. You can call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the details for a clear quote.
Should I try DIY first?
That depends on the joint. Work at height, movement joints, fire-rated gaps and large areas are best left to a professional, while a short indoor joint may be within reach.
What’s the difference between intumescent and fire-rated sealant?
An intumescent material expands when it’s heated. Intumescent sealants are a type of fire-rated sealant, and the choice depends on the gap.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No, and we never do. It can look neat for a few weeks, but the new bead soon lifts. The old sealant has to come out completely.
Do you certify the fire stopping?
Ratings and certificates are not something we issue. What’s required is set by your assessor or designer, and the product’s tested details show what it achieves.
Can you give us a record of the work?
Yes. Every gap we seal is listed with the product used, so you have it on file.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes. Sealing over old sealant is the main reason resealing fails early, and it’s something we never do.