Intumescent strips and smoke seals in Tiverton: what's involved
Our intumescent strips and smoke seals service in Tiverton is simple: a survey, a fixed quote, certified products and an installation finished to the manufacturer's evidence.
Fire doors in Tiverton protect escape routes in care homes, family homes after loft conversions and small offices alike. We adapt the programme to the building and its occupants, never the standard of the installation.
We check that each door in your Tiverton 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 Tiverton we replace them with the type and size the certification specifies.
Pads, linings and hidden protection
Fire doors also rely on intumescent material you cannot see: pads behind hinges, linings around lock bodies and glazing seals. Where these are missing or damaged, we fit the correct items as part of the work.
Each installation includes:
- Intumescent pads to hinges and locks
- Check of gaps and closing after fitting
- Removal of damaged or painted seals
- Identification of the specified seals
The regulations behind fire doors in Tiverton
Fire doors in Tiverton 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 Tiverton 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 Tiverton?
From HMOs to care homes, the requirement for intumescent strips and smoke seals in Tiverton 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
Guide prices in Tiverton
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.
Tiverton and neighbouring towns
Tiverton is about 74.8 km from Plymouth, and we cover both, along with nearby Exeter and Heavitree. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Common questions
Do you cover EX16 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Tiverton including EX16, and nearby towns such as Exeter and Heavitree. The survey and written quote are free.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Tiverton 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 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.