What intumescent strips and smoke seals in Peterborough should include
We provide intumescent strips and smoke seals in Peterborough (PE1 and the surrounding postcodes), from the first survey through to a documented handover.
In and around Peterborough, fire door work covers everything from schools to GP surgeries. 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 Peterborough we replace them with the type and size the certification specifies. We check that each door in your Peterborough 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
- Removal of damaged or painted seals
- Brush or blade smoke seals
- Check of gaps and closing after fitting
Which fire door rules apply in Peterborough?
England's framework applies in Peterborough. 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 Peterborough, 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.
Where intumescent strips and smoke seals fit in Peterborough
Typical settings for intumescent strips and smoke seals include schools, blocks of flats and offices. In Peterborough, as anywhere, the duty holder varies: a responsible person for a workplace, a landlord or managing agent for a block or HMO, or a homeowner after building work. We adjust access, timing and paperwork to suit whoever commissions the work.
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
What does intumescent strips and smoke seals cost in Peterborough?
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 Peterborough 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.
Covering Peterborough and nearby
Beyond Peterborough itself we also cover nearby towns such as Stamford (18.0 km), March and Spalding. The service, pricing and evidence are the same wherever you are.
Questions
Is Peterborough within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Peterborough in Cambridgeshire and neighbouring towns such as Stamford. There is no charge for the survey.
How quickly can you survey in Peterborough?
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.
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.