Getting intumescent strips and smoke seals right in Bideford
Our intumescent strips and smoke seals service in Bideford is simple: a survey, a fixed quote, certified products and an installation finished to the manufacturer's evidence.
Around Bideford, small blocks of flats, schools and houses with integral garages 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.
Painted and missing seals are among the most common fire door defects nationally; in Bideford we replace them with the type and size the certification specifies. Seal replacement in Bideford 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.
On a typical job that means:
- Intumescent strips in frame or leaf edge
- Identification of the specified seals
- Check of gaps and closing after fitting
- Intumescent pads to hinges and locks
Fire door law for Bideford properties
Fire doors in Bideford 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 Bideford 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 Bideford need intumescent strips and smoke seals?
The need for intumescent strips and smoke seals usually arises in blocks of flats or HMOs, and sometimes schools. 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 Bideford to keep escape routes protected throughout.
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 Bideford?
If you need a budget figure first, the guide for intumescent strips and smoke seals is £45–£110 per door to supply and fit strips and seals, ex VAT. We firm that up after a survey, pricing each door separately so you can see where the money goes.
Around Bideford
Nearby towns we cover include Barnstaple, Tiverton and Exeter. Distance from Bideford does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Common questions
Do you cover EX39 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Bideford including EX39, and nearby towns such as Barnstaple and Tiverton. The survey and written quote are free.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Bideford building?
Yes. Send it over and we can often price straight from it, then confirm on site. We report back against the same door references so you can close actions off.
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.