Getting intumescent strips and smoke seals right in Slough
When you book intumescent strips and smoke seals in Slough, the aim is simple: doors that close, latch and seal as tested, with records that prove it.
Fire doors in Slough protect escape routes in offices, converted period houses and purpose-built flats alike. We adapt the programme to the building and its occupants, never the standard of the installation.
Painted and missing seals are among the most common fire door defects nationally; in Slough we replace them with the type and size the certification specifies. Seal replacement in Slough can be combined with any other remedials on the same inspection report.
Getting the specification right
The door's certification states the type, size and position of strips and seals: in the frame or the leaf edge, single or double, and whether a combined intumescent and smoke seal is used. Replacements must match. Swapping in a generic strip from a hardware shop can undermine the door's performance.
Each installation includes:
- Brush or blade smoke seals
- Intumescent pads to hinges and locks
- Identification of the specified seals
- Removal of damaged or painted seals
Which fire door rules apply in Slough?
Fire doors in Slough 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 Slough 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.
Which buildings in Slough need intumescent strips and smoke seals?
From schools to blocks of flats, the requirement for intumescent strips and smoke seals in Slough comes from the fire strategy or risk assessment for the building. We work from that document, or help you interpret your inspection report, before quoting.
How a Slough job runs
- 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
Budgeting for intumescent strips and smoke seals in Slough
If you need a budget figure first, the guide for intumescent strips and smoke seals is £45–£110 per door to supply and fit strips and seals, ex VAT. We firm that up after a survey, pricing each door separately so you can see where the money goes.
Around Slough
We also cover towns near Slough, including Windsor (2.9 km away), Maidenhead and Gerrards Cross. If your building is in SL1 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Questions
Do you cover SL1 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Slough including SL1, and nearby towns such as Windsor and Maidenhead. The survey and written quote are free.
What happens on a survey in Slough?
We look at every door in scope: the leaf, frame, gaps, seals, hinges, closer, glazing and how the frame is fixed. You then get a written quote that prices each door separately.
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 smoke seals be painted?
No. Paint stops brush and blade seals working. If seals have been painted, they should be replaced.