What intumescent strips and smoke seals in Bedfordshire should include
Whether your building is in Luton, Bedford or a smaller place in Bedfordshire, we can provide intumescent strips and smoke seals with the same evidence-led approach.
Painted and missing seals are among the most common fire door defects nationally; in Bedfordshire we replace them with the type and size the certification specifies. Seal replacement in Bedfordshire can be combined with any other remedials on the same inspection report.
Wherever your building is in Bedfordshire, the fire safety duties come from national rules, and our installation standard is the same.
Pads, linings and hidden protection
Fire doors also rely on intumescent material you cannot see: pads behind hinges, linings around lock bodies and glazing seals. Where these are missing or damaged, we fit the correct items as part of the work.
The regulations behind fire doors in Bedfordshire
England's framework applies in Bedfordshire. Approved Document B guides the fire performance of new and replacement doors under the Building Regulations 2010. Day-to-day duties sit with the responsible person under the Fire Safety Order 2005, and for multi-occupied residential buildings, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 add duties such as giving residents information about fire doors.
For blocks over 11 metres in Bedfordshire, those regulations require communal fire door checks at least every three months and best-endeavours flat entrance door checks each year. In higher-risk buildings, building work is overseen by the Building Safety Regulator, so we check whether approval is needed before starting.
What happens after you enquire
- Identify door certification and seal specification
- Remove failed seals and clean the grooves
- Fit new strips and seals to the specified positions
- Fit missing pads and lock linings
- Check the door closes and latches against the new seals
- Record the products fitted
Prices for intumescent strips and smoke seals in Bedfordshire
Guide pricing for intumescent strips and smoke seals: £45–£110 per door to supply and fit strips and seals, ex VAT. Volume work across several doors in one Bedfordshire building usually brings the per-door cost down. Your written quote is fixed once we have surveyed.
Intumescent strips and smoke seals questions
Do you provide intumescent strips and smoke seals across Bedfordshire?
Yes. We cover all of Bedfordshire, including Luton and Bedford. Surveys and written quotes are free.
Can smoke seals be painted?
No. Paint stops brush and blade seals working. If seals have been painted, they should be replaced.
How long do seals last?
It depends on use and care. Seals on busy doors wear faster. Regular inspections will show when they need replacing.