Intumescent strips and smoke seals in Hazel Grove, done to the evidence
If you need intumescent strips and smoke seals in Hazel Grove, we can survey, supply and install, then leave you the evidence your fire risk assessor will ask for.
Buildings in and around Hazel Grove range from small blocks of flats to houses with integral garages and light industrial buildings. 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 Hazel Grove 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 Hazel Grove 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.
As standard, the work covers:
- Intumescent pads to hinges and locks
- Identification of the specified seals
- Intumescent strips in frame or leaf edge
- Removal of damaged or painted seals
Rules and responsibilities in Hazel Grove
The rules that apply to fire doors in Hazel Grove are England's. The responsible person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 must keep fire doors in non-domestic premises and the common parts of flats in working order; the Fire Safety Act 2021 confirmed that this includes flat entrance doors onto common parts.
Where a Hazel Grove block is above 11 metres, regulation 10 of the 2022 regulations means communal doors are checked every three months and flat entrance doors annually on a best-endeavours basis. Replacement doors must also satisfy the Building Regulations, with Approved Document B as the guidance most building control bodies work from.
Which buildings in Hazel Grove need intumescent strips and smoke seals?
Typical settings for intumescent strips and smoke seals include care homes, schools and HMOs. In Hazel Grove, as anywhere, the duty holder varies: a responsible person for a workplace, a landlord or managing agent for a block or HMO, or a homeowner after building work. We adjust access, timing and paperwork to suit whoever commissions the work.
The steps on a Hazel Grove installation
- 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 Hazel Grove
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 Hazel Grove 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 Hazel Grove and nearby
Hazel Grove is about 13.5 km from Manchester, and we cover both, along with nearby Stockport and Cheadle Hulme. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Common questions
Do you work in Hazel Grove?
Yes, we take on intumescent strips and smoke seals in Hazel Grove and the surrounding area, including Stockport and Cheadle Hulme. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Hazel Grove building?
Yes. Send it over and we can often price straight from it, then confirm on site. We report back against the same door references so you can close actions off.
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.
Do all fire doors need smoke seals?
Only where the door is specified for smoke control, such as FD30S doors. Many doors on escape routes and flat entrances are specified this way.