Intumescent strips and smoke seals in Shepherds Bush, done to the evidence
Looking for intumescent strips and smoke seals in Shepherds Bush? We supply and fit certified fire doors and components across Shepherds Bush and the wider Greater London area, working from a free survey and a fixed written quote.
Buildings in and around Shepherds Bush range from restaurants to hotels and student accommodation. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
We check that each door in your Shepherds Bush 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 Shepherds Bush 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.
On a typical job that means:
- Check of gaps and closing after fitting
- Brush or blade smoke seals
- Removal of damaged or painted seals
- Intumescent pads to hinges and locks
The regulations behind fire doors in Shepherds Bush
In Shepherds Bush, 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. Enforcement of fire safety law in Shepherds Bush sits with the London Fire Brigade.
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 Shepherds Bush 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.
Buildings and duty holders in Shepherds Bush
From schools to care homes, the requirement for intumescent strips and smoke seals in Shepherds Bush 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 Shepherds Bush
- 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 Shepherds Bush?
Guide pricing for intumescent strips and smoke seals: £45–£110 per door to supply and fit strips and seals, ex VAT. Volume work across several doors in one Shepherds Bush building usually brings the per-door cost down. Your written quote is fixed once we have surveyed.
Shepherds Bush and neighbouring towns
Neighbouring towns such as Notting Hill, Chiswick, Fulham and Willesden are covered too, so clients with several buildings can use one installer and one evidence format.
Questions
Do you work in Shepherds Bush?
Yes, we take on intumescent strips and smoke seals in Shepherds Bush and the surrounding area, including Notting Hill and Chiswick. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
How quickly can you survey in Shepherds Bush?
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.