Getting intumescent strips and smoke seals right in Redruth
If you need intumescent strips and smoke seals in Redruth, we can survey, supply and install, then leave you the evidence your fire risk assessor will ask for.
Around Redruth, family homes after loft conversions, light industrial buildings and schools all depend on fire doors that close, latch and seal. We survey each opening and tell you plainly which doors need work and which don't.
We check that each door in your Redruth building closes and latches against its new seals before signing it off. Painted and missing seals are among the most common fire door defects nationally; in Redruth we replace them with the type and size the certification specifies.
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.
On a typical job that means:
- Intumescent pads to hinges and locks
- Identification of the specified seals
- Removal of damaged or painted seals
- Brush or blade smoke seals
Fire door law for Redruth properties
Fire doors in Redruth 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 Redruth 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 Redruth
The need for intumescent strips and smoke seals usually arises in care homes or schools, and sometimes blocks of flats. Each has its own pressures, such as residents at home or a building that must stay open, so we plan the sequence of work in Redruth to keep escape routes protected throughout.
From enquiry to handover in Redruth
- 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
Prices for intumescent strips and smoke seals in Redruth
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 Redruth building usually brings the per-door cost down. Your written quote is fixed once we have surveyed.
Covering Redruth and nearby
As well as Redruth, we cover neighbouring towns including Camborne, Truro and Falmouth. The survey and quote are free.
Questions
Do you work in Redruth?
Yes, we take on intumescent strips and smoke seals in Redruth and the surrounding area, including Camborne and Truro. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
What happens on a survey in Redruth?
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.