Intumescent strips and smoke seals in Heavitree, done to the evidence
If you need intumescent strips and smoke seals in Heavitree, we can survey, supply and install, then leave you the evidence your fire risk assessor will ask for.
In and around Heavitree, fire door work covers everything from care homes to family homes after loft conversions. 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 Heavitree we replace them with the type and size the certification specifies. Seal replacement in Heavitree 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 pads to hinges and locks
- Brush or blade smoke seals
- Removal of damaged or painted seals
- Identification of the specified seals
What the rules say for Heavitree
Fire doors in Heavitree 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 Heavitree 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.
Who needs intumescent strips and smoke seals in Heavitree?
The need for intumescent strips and smoke seals usually arises in blocks of flats or offices, 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 Heavitree to keep escape routes protected throughout.
From enquiry to handover in Heavitree
- 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 Heavitree?
Budget around £45–£110 per door to supply and fit strips and seals, ex VAT for intumescent strips and smoke seals. Our guide prices are the same in Heavitree as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Covering Heavitree and nearby
Nearby towns we cover include Exeter, Exmouth and Tiverton. Distance from Heavitree does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Questions from Heavitree
Is Heavitree within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Heavitree in Devon and neighbouring towns such as Exeter. There is no charge for the survey.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Heavitree 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.
Can smoke seals be painted?
No. Paint stops brush and blade seals working. If seals have been painted, they should be replaced.