Intumescent strips and smoke seals: our service in Prestwich
We provide intumescent strips and smoke seals in Prestwich (M25 and the surrounding postcodes), from the first survey through to a documented handover.
Buildings in and around Prestwich range from small offices to family homes after loft conversions and care homes. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
Painted and missing seals are among the most common fire door defects nationally; in Prestwich we replace them with the type and size the certification specifies. Seal replacement in Prestwich 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.
Each installation includes:
- Intumescent strips in frame or leaf edge
- Intumescent pads to hinges and locks
- Identification of the specified seals
- Brush or blade smoke seals
Fire door law for Prestwich properties
Fire doors in Prestwich 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.
For residential buildings in Prestwich 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.
Who needs intumescent strips and smoke seals in Prestwich?
From blocks of flats to offices, the requirement for intumescent strips and smoke seals in Prestwich 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.
What happens after you enquire
- 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 Prestwich?
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 Prestwich building usually brings the per-door cost down. Your written quote is fixed once we have surveyed.
Around Prestwich
We also cover towns near Prestwich, including Whitefield (2.2 km away), Radcliffe and Salford. If your building is in M25 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Common questions
Do you cover M25 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Prestwich including M25, and nearby towns such as Whitefield and Radcliffe. The survey and written quote are free.
Do I need to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to give us access to the doors. For blocks and commercial buildings, a caretaker or site contact is fine; for HMOs and homes, we agree a time with you or your tenants.
Can smoke seals be painted?
No. Paint stops brush and blade seals working. If seals have been painted, they should be replaced.
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.