Intumescent strips and smoke seals in Falmouth, done to the evidence
If you need intumescent strips and smoke seals in Falmouth, we can survey, supply and install, then leave you the evidence your fire risk assessor will ask for.
Buildings in and around Falmouth range from light industrial buildings to houses with integral garages and care homes. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
Painted and missing seals are among the most common fire door defects nationally; in Falmouth we replace them with the type and size the certification specifies. Seal replacement in Falmouth can be combined with any other remedials on the same inspection report.
Pads, linings and hidden protection
Fire doors also rely on intumescent material you cannot see: pads behind hinges, linings around lock bodies and glazing seals. Where these are missing or damaged, we fit the correct items as part of the work.
Each installation includes:
- Removal of damaged or painted seals
- Identification of the specified seals
- Brush or blade smoke seals
- Intumescent strips in frame or leaf edge
Rules and responsibilities in Falmouth
Fire doors in Falmouth 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 Falmouth 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 Falmouth
You are most likely to need intumescent strips and smoke seals if you look after blocks of flats, schools or care homes. Whatever the building in Falmouth, we survey each opening and tell you which doors need work and which do not.
Our process in Falmouth
- 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 Falmouth
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 Falmouth building usually brings the per-door cost down. Your written quote is fixed once we have surveyed.
Falmouth and neighbouring towns
Nearby towns we cover include Truro, Redruth and Camborne. Distance from Falmouth does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Common questions
Do you cover TR11 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Falmouth including TR11, and nearby towns such as Truro and Redruth. The survey and written quote are free.
What happens on a survey in Falmouth?
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 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.