Intumescent strips and smoke seals in Newmarket: what's involved
Our intumescent strips and smoke seals service in Newmarket is simple: a survey, a fixed quote, certified products and an installation finished to the manufacturer's evidence.
In and around Newmarket, fire door work covers everything from care homes to houses with integral garages. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
Painted and missing seals are among the most common fire door defects nationally; in Newmarket we replace them with the type and size the certification specifies. We check that each door in your Newmarket building closes and latches against its new seals before signing it off.
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.
What you get:
- Identification of the specified seals
- Intumescent strips in frame or leaf edge
- Check of gaps and closing after fitting
- Intumescent pads to hinges and locks
Which fire door rules apply in Newmarket?
Fire doors in Newmarket 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 Newmarket 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.
Where intumescent strips and smoke seals fit in Newmarket
From care homes to schools, the requirement for intumescent strips and smoke seals in Newmarket 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.
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
Budgeting for intumescent strips and smoke seals in Newmarket
Budget around £45–£110 per door to supply and fit strips and seals, ex VAT for intumescent strips and smoke seals. Our guide prices are the same in Newmarket as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Covering Newmarket and nearby
Nearby towns we cover include Haverhill, Ely and Cambridge. Distance from Newmarket does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Common questions
Is Newmarket within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Newmarket in Cambridgeshire and neighbouring towns such as Haverhill. There is no charge for the survey.
What happens on a survey in Newmarket?
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.
Can smoke seals be painted?
No. Paint stops brush and blade seals working. If seals have been painted, they should be replaced.
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.