Intumescent strips and smoke seals in Wilmslow

Intumescent strips and smoke seals for Wilmslow buildings

Our intumescent strips and smoke seals service covers Wilmslow and the wider Cheshire area. Every job starts with a survey of the openings, so the quote reflects your actual doors rather than a guess.

Wilmslow has a broad mix of buildings, including care homes, small blocks of flats and family homes after loft conversions, and the same fire door principles apply to all of them.

Seal replacement in Wilmslow can be combined with any other remedials on the same inspection report. We check that each door in your Wilmslow building closes and latches against its new seals before signing it off.

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.

Each installation includes:

• Identification of the specified seals
• Removal of damaged or painted seals
• Brush or blade smoke seals
• Intumescent strips in frame or leaf edge

Fire door law for Wilmslow properties

Fire doors in Wilmslow 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 Wilmslow 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 Wilmslow need intumescent strips and smoke seals?

From schools to HMOs, the requirement for intumescent strips and smoke seals in Wilmslow 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.

The steps on a Wilmslow installation

1. Identify door certification and seal specification
2. Remove failed seals and clean the grooves
3. Fit new strips and seals to the specified positions
4. Fit missing pads and lock linings
5. Check the door closes and latches against the new seals
6. Record the products fitted

Prices for intumescent strips and smoke seals in Wilmslow

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 Wilmslow 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.

Wilmslow and neighbouring towns

We also cover towns near Wilmslow, including Cheadle Hulme (6.0 km away), Hazel Grove and Altrincham. If your building is in SK9 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.

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