Intumescent strips and smoke seals in Putney: what's involved
For property owners, landlords and managing agents in Putney, we offer intumescent strips and smoke seals with one team for the survey, the product and the installation.
Putney has a broad mix of buildings, including converted flats, clinics and mixed-use office buildings, 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 Putney we replace them with the type and size the certification specifies. Seal replacement in Putney 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.
What you get:
- Brush or blade smoke seals
- Intumescent strips in frame or leaf edge
- Removal of damaged or painted seals
- Check of gaps and closing after fitting
Fire door law for Putney properties
Fire doors in Putney 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. Enforcement of fire safety law in Putney sits with the London Fire Brigade.
For residential buildings in Putney 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.
Where intumescent strips and smoke seals fit in Putney
From care homes to offices, the requirement for intumescent strips and smoke seals in Putney 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.
Our process in Putney
- 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 Putney
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.
Covering Putney and nearby
We also cover towns near Putney, including Barnes (2.5 km away), Fulham and Wimbledon. If your building is in SW15 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Questions from Putney
Do you cover SW15 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Putney including SW15, and nearby towns such as Barnes and Fulham. The survey and written quote are free.
How quickly can you survey in Putney?
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 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.