Intumescent strips and smoke seals: our service in Newport (Gwent)
If you need intumescent strips and smoke seals in Newport (Gwent), we can survey, supply and install, then leave you the evidence your fire risk assessor will ask for.
Newport (Gwent) has a broad mix of buildings, including industrial units, GP surgeries 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 Newport (Gwent) we replace them with the type and size the certification specifies. Seal replacement in Newport (Gwent) 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:
- Check of gaps and closing after fitting
- Identification of the specified seals
- Intumescent pads to hinges and locks
- Intumescent strips in frame or leaf edge
Which fire door rules apply in Newport (Gwent)?
Newport (Gwent) is in Wales, where new and replacement fire doors are covered by the Building Regulations 2010 as applied in Wales, with the Welsh Approved Document B as guidance. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 also applies, so responsible persons in workplaces and the common parts of blocks must keep fire doors maintained.
One difference from England: regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, with its quarterly and annual fire door checks, does not apply in Wales. Your fire risk assessment sets the checking regime instead, and we work to it.
Who needs intumescent strips and smoke seals in Newport (Gwent)?
The need for intumescent strips and smoke seals usually arises in blocks of flats or care homes, and sometimes HMOs. Each has its own pressures, such as residents at home or a building that must stay open, so we plan the sequence of work in Newport (Gwent) to keep escape routes protected throughout.
The steps on a Newport (Gwent) 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 Newport (Gwent)
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 Newport (Gwent) building usually brings the per-door cost down. Your written quote is fixed once we have surveyed.
Nearby areas we cover from Newport (Gwent)
As well as Newport (Gwent), we cover neighbouring towns including Risca, Cwmbran and Pontypool. The survey and quote are free.
Common questions
Do you cover NP20 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Newport (Gwent) including NP20, and nearby towns such as Risca and Cwmbran. 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.
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.