Intumescent strips and smoke seals in Newbury: what's involved
We provide intumescent strips and smoke seals in Newbury (RG14 and the surrounding postcodes), from the first survey through to a documented handover.
Buildings in and around Newbury range from small offices to light industrial buildings and schools. 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 Newbury can be combined with any other remedials on the same inspection report. We check that each door in your Newbury building closes and latches against its new seals before signing it off.
Why seals fail
Seals are the most common defect on fire door inspections. They get painted over, pulled out, damaged by cleaning or simply worn by years of use. A painted brush seal no longer seals, and a strip of the wrong size may not close the gap in a fire. Our guide to seals explains the different types.
As standard, the work covers:
- Check of gaps and closing after fitting
- Intumescent strips in frame or leaf edge
- Removal of damaged or painted seals
- Intumescent pads to hinges and locks
Fire door law for Newbury properties
Fire doors in Newbury fall under English rules. New and replacement doors are covered by the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B. In workplaces and the common parts of blocks, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, as clarified by the Fire Safety Act 2021, puts the duty on the responsible person to keep fire doors suitable and maintained.
For residential buildings in Newbury above 11 metres, regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 adds checks: communal fire doors at least every three months and best-endeavours checks of flat entrance doors at least every twelve months. Higher-risk buildings of at least 18 metres or seven storeys also come under the Building Safety Act 2022, where works may need approval from the Building Safety Regulator.
Who needs intumescent strips and smoke seals in Newbury?
You are most likely to need intumescent strips and smoke seals if you look after HMOs, offices or schools. Whatever the building in Newbury, we survey each opening and tell you which doors need work and which do not.
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 Newbury
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 Newbury 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.
Newbury and neighbouring towns
Neighbouring towns such as Thatcham, Basingstoke, Didcot and Andover are covered too, so clients with several buildings can use one installer and one evidence format.
Common questions
Do you work in Newbury?
Yes, we take on intumescent strips and smoke seals in Newbury and the surrounding area, including Thatcham and Basingstoke. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Newbury 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.
Do all fire doors need smoke seals?
Only where the door is specified for smoke control, such as FD30S doors. Many doors on escape routes and flat entrances are specified this way.
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.