Intumescent strips and smoke seals in Brixton, done to the evidence
We provide intumescent strips and smoke seals in Brixton (SW9 and the surrounding postcodes), from the first survey through to a documented handover.
Brixton has a broad mix of buildings, including mixed-use office buildings, restaurants and schools, and the same fire door principles apply to all of them.
Painted and missing seals are among the most common fire door defects nationally; in Brixton we replace them with the type and size the certification specifies. We check that each door in your Brixton building closes and latches against its new seals before signing it off.
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:
- Removal of damaged or painted seals
- Intumescent pads to hinges and locks
- Identification of the specified seals
- Intumescent strips in frame or leaf edge
Rules and responsibilities in Brixton
England's framework applies in Brixton. Approved Document B guides the fire performance of new and replacement doors under the Building Regulations 2010. Day-to-day duties sit with the responsible person under the Fire Safety Order 2005, and for multi-occupied residential buildings, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 add duties such as giving residents information about fire doors. In London, the London Fire Brigade is the enforcing authority for fire safety law.
For blocks over 11 metres in Brixton, those regulations require communal fire door checks at least every three months and best-endeavours flat entrance door checks each year. In higher-risk buildings, building work is overseen by the Building Safety Regulator, so we check whether approval is needed before starting.
Where intumescent strips and smoke seals fit in Brixton
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Brixton can all commission intumescent strips and smoke seals from us. The usual settings are offices and schools, though single doors for care homes are just as welcome.
From enquiry to handover in Brixton
- 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 Brixton?
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 Brixton 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.
Covering Brixton and nearby
Neighbouring towns such as Peckham, Pimlico, Battersea and City of Westminster are covered too, so clients with several buildings can use one installer and one evidence format.
Common questions
Do you cover SW9 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Brixton including SW9, and nearby towns such as Peckham and Pimlico. The survey and written quote are free.
How quickly can you survey in Brixton?
It depends on the number of doors and access, but we offer survey dates as soon as we reply to your enquiry. If an inspection has found urgent safety issues, tell us and we'll prioritise.
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.