Getting intumescent strips and smoke seals right in Wigan
We provide intumescent strips and smoke seals in Wigan (WN1 and the surrounding postcodes), from the first survey through to a documented handover.
Wigan has a broad mix of buildings, including converted period houses, HMOs 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 Wigan we replace them with the type and size the certification specifies. We check that each door in your Wigan 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.
Each installation includes:
- Intumescent strips in frame or leaf edge
- Intumescent pads to hinges and locks
- Removal of damaged or painted seals
- Identification of the specified seals
What the rules say for Wigan
Fire doors in Wigan 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 Wigan 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.
Which buildings in Wigan need intumescent strips and smoke seals?
Typical settings for intumescent strips and smoke seals include care homes, blocks of flats and offices. In Wigan, 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.
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
Guide prices in Wigan
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 Wigan 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 Wigan and nearby
Nearby towns we cover include Hindley, Ashton-in-Makerfield and Westhoughton. Distance from Wigan does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Questions from Wigan
Do you cover WN1 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Wigan including WN1, and nearby towns such as Hindley and Ashton-in-Makerfield. The survey and written quote are free.
How quickly can you survey in Wigan?
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.
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.
Can smoke seals be painted?
No. Paint stops brush and blade seals working. If seals have been painted, they should be replaced.