Intumescent strips and smoke seals: our service in Bristol
We provide intumescent strips and smoke seals across Bristol, covering 14 postcode districts from BS1 to BS99.
We check that each door in your Bristol building closes and latches against its new seals before signing it off. Seal replacement in Bristol can be combined with any other remedials on the same inspection report.
Managing agents, landlords, schools, care providers, businesses and homeowners in Bristol can all use one team for survey, supply, installation and evidence. We plan work around occupants and hand over a record for every door.
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.
Which fire door rules apply in Bristol?
England's framework applies in Bristol. 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 Bristol, 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.
How a Bristol 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
What does intumescent strips and smoke seals cost in Bristol?
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 Bristol 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.
Questions
Do you provide intumescent strips and smoke seals across Bristol?
Yes. We cover all of Bristol. Surveys and written quotes are free.
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.
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.