Intumescent strips and smoke seals: our service in Thatcham
We provide intumescent strips and smoke seals in Thatcham (RG19 and the surrounding postcodes), from the first survey through to a documented handover.
Fire doors in Thatcham protect escape routes in care homes, light industrial buildings and schools 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 Thatcham we replace them with the type and size the certification specifies. Seal replacement in Thatcham can be combined with any other remedials on the same inspection report.
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
- Removal of damaged or painted seals
- Intumescent pads to hinges and locks
- Brush or blade smoke seals
Which fire door rules apply in Thatcham?
Fire doors in Thatcham 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 Thatcham 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.
Buildings and duty holders in Thatcham
The need for intumescent strips and smoke seals usually arises in care homes or schools, and sometimes HMOs. Each has its own pressures, such as residents at home or a building that must stay open, so we plan the sequence of work in Thatcham to keep escape routes protected throughout.
How a Thatcham 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
Prices for intumescent strips and smoke seals in Thatcham
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 Thatcham building usually brings the per-door cost down. Your written quote is fixed once we have surveyed.
Covering Thatcham and nearby
We also cover towns near Thatcham, including Newbury (4.5 km away), Basingstoke and Reading. If your building is in RG19 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Questions
Do you cover RG19 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Thatcham including RG19, and nearby towns such as Newbury and Basingstoke. The survey and written quote are free.
How quickly can you survey in Thatcham?
It depends on the number of doors and access, but we offer survey dates as soon as we reply to your enquiry. If an inspection has found urgent safety issues, tell us and we'll prioritise.
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 smoke seals be painted?
No. Paint stops brush and blade seals working. If seals have been painted, they should be replaced.