Intumescent strips and smoke seals for Plymouth buildings
Looking for intumescent strips and smoke seals in Plymouth? We supply and fit certified fire doors and components across Plymouth and the wider Devon area, working from a free survey and a fixed written quote.
Buildings in and around Plymouth range from clinics to mixed-use office buildings and shared houses. 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 Plymouth we replace them with the type and size the certification specifies. Seal replacement in Plymouth 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.
Each installation includes:
- Intumescent strips in frame or leaf edge
- Intumescent pads to hinges and locks
- Identification of the specified seals
- Removal of damaged or painted seals
The regulations behind fire doors in Plymouth
Fire doors in Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth
From care homes to schools, the requirement for intumescent strips and smoke seals in Plymouth 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
Prices for intumescent strips and smoke seals in Plymouth
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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth
As well as Plymouth, we cover neighbouring towns including Plymstock, Paignton and Newton Abbot. The survey and quote are free.
Questions from Plymouth
Do you work in Plymouth?
Yes, we take on intumescent strips and smoke seals in Plymouth and the surrounding area, including Plymstock and Paignton. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Plymouth 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.
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.