Fire stopping and compartmentation · East of England

Fire stopping and compartmentation in Chelmsford

Social landlords in Chelmsford can use us to close out fire risk assessment actions on compartmentation and fire stopping.

Social landlords in Chelmsford can appoint us for fire stopping and compartmentation works, from a single home to a programme. Most social homes in Chelmsford belong to housing associations after the council transferred its stock. We work to the Decent Homes Standard and to your own specification.

Chelmsford at a glance

Council: Chelmsford City Council
Region: East of England
County: Essex
Council homes: Transferred to housing associations
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 179,549 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 1.04 (our estimate)

Council housing status from Housing Revenue Account records (MHCLG and the 2012 HRA list, updated for later transfers) and council publications, checked October 2026. Population: ONS 2020 mid-year estimate.

Who owns the social homes in Chelmsford?

Most social homes in Chelmsford are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. Chelmsford City Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.

What do we cover in Chelmsford?

Compartmentation surveys of risers, ceiling voids and roof spaces
Sealing service penetrations with tested systems
Cavity barriers and fire-rated batt systems
Fire dampers coordination with specialists
Penetration logs with photographs and product references

Fire stopping and compartmentation in a social home

How do we deliver it?

We match the system to the penetration: plastic pipes, metal pipes and cable bundles each need a different tested solution.

Which rules apply in Chelmsford?

Under the Building Safety Act 2022, building work in higher-risk buildings (18 metres or 7 storeys and above, with at least two homes) needs Building Safety Regulator approval before it starts unless it is exempt; most repairs and like-for-like replacements are exempt, but heating systems, fuse boxes and glazing units are not. Approval can take up to eight weeks for existing buildings, so we build it into the programme.

Decent Homes Standard (England) · More about fire stopping and compartmentation works

What do fire stopping and compartmentation works cost in Chelmsford?

We price fire stopping and compartmentation works in Chelmsford after a survey rather than from a guide range, because the number and type of penetrations, access to risers and voids, and building height vary from block to block. Send us the details and we will arrange a visit.

Questions about fire stopping and compartmentation works in Chelmsford

Does Chelmsford City Council still own council homes?

Can you take on fire stopping and compartmentation works in Chelmsford as a subcontractor?

Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Chelmsford can engage us as a tier-2 subcontractor for fire stopping and compartmentation works, working under their systems and their client's specification.

Do you also work near Chelmsford?

Yes. We take on fire stopping and compartmentation works across the East of England, including Basildon, Brentwood, Maldon and Castle Point, and in every other UK nation.