Getting intumescent strips and smoke seals right in East Riding of Yorkshire
Across East Riding of Yorkshire, from Kingston upon Hull to Bridlington, we survey, supply and fit intumescent strips and smoke seals for homes, blocks of flats and workplaces.
Painted and missing seals are among the most common fire door defects nationally; in East Riding of Yorkshire we replace them with the type and size the certification specifies. Seal replacement in East Riding of Yorkshire can be combined with any other remedials on the same inspection report.
East Riding of Yorkshire has a mix of buildings, from purpose-built blocks to converted houses and commercial premises. We tailor the programme to the building, not the other way round.
Getting the specification right
The door's certification states the type, size and position of strips and seals: in the frame or the leaf edge, single or double, and whether a combined intumescent and smoke seal is used. Replacements must match. Swapping in a generic strip from a hardware shop can undermine the door's performance.
Rules and responsibilities in East Riding of Yorkshire
In East Riding of Yorkshire, as elsewhere in England, the starting point is the Fire Safety Order 2005: whoever controls a workplace or the shared parts of a residential block must make sure its fire doors work. When doors are replaced, the Building Regulations and Approved Document B set the standard the new work has to meet.
Blocks above 11 metres have a specific routine under regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022: quarterly checks of communal fire doors and annual best-endeavours checks of flat front doors. If your East Riding of Yorkshire building is a higher-risk building under the Building Safety Act 2022, we confirm the approval route with the Principal Accountable Person before any work is ordered.
From enquiry to handover in East Riding of Yorkshire
- 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 East Riding of Yorkshire?
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 East Riding of Yorkshire 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.
Intumescent strips and smoke seals questions
Do you provide intumescent strips and smoke seals across East Riding of Yorkshire?
Yes. We cover all of East Riding of Yorkshire, including Kingston upon Hull and Bridlington. 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 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.