What intumescent strips and smoke seals in Consett should include
For property owners, landlords and managing agents in Consett, we offer intumescent strips and smoke seals with one team for the survey, the product and the installation.
In and around Consett, fire door work covers everything from houses with integral garages to small blocks of flats. 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 Consett we replace them with the type and size the certification specifies. Seal replacement in Consett can be combined with any other remedials on the same inspection report.
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.
What you get:
- Identification of the specified seals
- Intumescent pads to hinges and locks
- Intumescent strips in frame or leaf edge
- Check of gaps and closing after fitting
Fire door law for Consett properties
The rules that apply to fire doors in Consett are England's. The responsible person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 must keep fire doors in non-domestic premises and the common parts of flats in working order; the Fire Safety Act 2021 confirmed that this includes flat entrance doors onto common parts.
Where a Consett block is above 11 metres, regulation 10 of the 2022 regulations means communal doors are checked every three months and flat entrance doors annually on a best-endeavours basis. Replacement doors must also satisfy the Building Regulations, with Approved Document B as the guidance most building control bodies work from.
Who needs intumescent strips and smoke seals in Consett?
From care homes to blocks of flats, the requirement for intumescent strips and smoke seals in Consett 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
What does intumescent strips and smoke seals cost in Consett?
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 Consett 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.
Around Consett
Nearby towns we cover include Stanley, Newburn and Chester-le-Street. Distance from Consett does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Questions
Do you work in Consett?
Yes, we take on intumescent strips and smoke seals in Consett and the surrounding area, including Stanley and Newburn. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
How quickly can you survey in Consett?
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.
Do all fire doors need smoke seals?
Only where the door is specified for smoke control, such as FD30S doors. Many doors on escape routes and flat entrances are specified this way.
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.