What intumescent strips and smoke seals in Dunbartonshire should include
For intumescent strips and smoke seals anywhere in Dunbartonshire, one team handles the survey, supply, installation and handover, covering Bearsden, Clydebank, Vale of Leven and the rest of the county.
Painted and missing seals are among the most common fire door defects nationally; in Dunbartonshire we replace them with the type and size the certification specifies. We check that each door in your Dunbartonshire building closes and latches against its new seals before signing it off.
Managing agents, landlords, schools, care providers, businesses and homeowners in Dunbartonshire can all use one team for survey, supply, installation and evidence. We plan work around occupants and hand over a record for every door.
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.
Fire door law for Dunbartonshire properties
Dunbartonshire is in Scotland, which has its own system. Building work, including many fire door replacements, is governed by the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004 and the Technical Handbooks, with Section 2 covering fire; where a building warrant is needed it comes from the local authority. In non-domestic premises, the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 set the duties.
The common parts of private blocks of flats largely sit outside Part 3 of the 2005 Act, so the fire risk assessment and housing obligations usually drive fire door work in residential buildings in Dunbartonshire.
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 Dunbartonshire?
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 Dunbartonshire as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Intumescent strips and smoke seals questions
Do you provide intumescent strips and smoke seals across Dunbartonshire?
Yes. We cover all of Dunbartonshire, including Bearsden and Clydebank. Surveys and written quotes are free.
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.
Can smoke seals be painted?
No. Paint stops brush and blade seals working. If seals have been painted, they should be replaced.