Getting intumescent strips and smoke seals right in Cwmbran
If you need intumescent strips and smoke seals in Cwmbran, we can survey, supply and install, then leave you the evidence your fire risk assessor will ask for.
In and around Cwmbran, fire door work covers everything from schools to houses with integral garages. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
Seal replacement in Cwmbran can be combined with any other remedials on the same inspection report. We check that each door in your Cwmbran 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.
What you get:
- Intumescent strips in frame or leaf edge
- Brush or blade smoke seals
- Intumescent pads to hinges and locks
- Identification of the specified seals
Which fire door rules apply in Cwmbran?
Because Cwmbran is in Wales, we work to the Building Regulations as they apply in Wales and to the Welsh version of Approved Document B. The responsible person duties under the Fire Safety Order 2005 still apply to workplaces and common parts.
England's fire door checking rules for tall residential buildings do not apply in Wales, so the checking frequency for doors in Cwmbran comes from your fire risk assessment.
Which buildings in Cwmbran need intumescent strips and smoke seals?
You are most likely to need intumescent strips and smoke seals if you look after HMOs, care homes or offices. Whatever the building in Cwmbran, we survey each opening and tell you which doors need work and which do not.
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 Cwmbran
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 Cwmbran 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.
Around Cwmbran
Cwmbran is about 7.6 km from Newport (Gwent), and we cover both, along with nearby Pontypool and Risca. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Questions
Do you cover NP44 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Cwmbran including NP44, and nearby towns such as Pontypool and Risca. The survey and written quote are free.
How quickly can you survey in Cwmbran?
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 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.