Intumescent strips and smoke seals in Crowthorne: what's involved
Our intumescent strips and smoke seals service covers Crowthorne and the wider Berkshire area. Every job starts with a survey of the openings, so the quote reflects your actual doors rather than a guess.
Buildings in and around Crowthorne range from small offices to light industrial buildings and family homes after loft conversions. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
Seal replacement in Crowthorne can be combined with any other remedials on the same inspection report. We check that each door in your Crowthorne building closes and latches against its new seals before signing it off.
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.
As standard, the work covers:
- Intumescent pads to hinges and locks
- Removal of damaged or painted seals
- Identification of the specified seals
- Check of gaps and closing after fitting
Fire door law for Crowthorne properties
The rules that apply to fire doors in Crowthorne are England's. The responsible person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 must keep fire doors in non-domestic premises and the common parts of flats in working order; the Fire Safety Act 2021 confirmed that this includes flat entrance doors onto common parts.
Where a Crowthorne block is above 11 metres, regulation 10 of the 2022 regulations means communal doors are checked every three months and flat entrance doors annually on a best-endeavours basis. Replacement doors must also satisfy the Building Regulations, with Approved Document B as the guidance most building control bodies work from.
Buildings and duty holders in Crowthorne
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Crowthorne can all commission intumescent strips and smoke seals from us. The usual settings are HMOs and care homes, though single doors for blocks of flats are just as welcome.
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
What does intumescent strips and smoke seals cost in Crowthorne?
As a guide, budget £45–£110 per door to supply and fit strips and seals, ex VAT for intumescent strips and smoke seals. The figure for your Crowthorne building depends on the number of doors, the rating, the condition of the frames, finishes, hardware and access. We confirm a fixed price after the free survey.
Around Crowthorne
Crowthorne is about 15.7 km from Reading, and we cover both, along with nearby Sandhurst and Yateley. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Questions from Crowthorne
Do you cover RG45 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Crowthorne including RG45, and nearby towns such as Sandhurst and Yateley. The survey and written quote are free.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Crowthorne building?
Yes. Send it over and we can often price straight from it, then confirm on site. We report back against the same door references so you can close actions off.
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.
Can I just add intumescent strips to an ordinary door?
No. Strips do not turn an ordinary door into a fire door. They only work as part of a door that was tested and certified with them.