Intumescent strips and smoke seals for Bordon buildings
We provide intumescent strips and smoke seals in Bordon (GU35 and the surrounding postcodes), from the first survey through to a documented handover.
Bordon has a broad mix of buildings, including family homes after loft conversions, care homes and schools, and the same fire door principles apply to all of them.
Seal replacement in Bordon can be combined with any other remedials on the same inspection report. We check that each door in your Bordon 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:
- Brush or blade smoke seals
- Removal of damaged or painted seals
- Identification of the specified seals
- Intumescent strips in frame or leaf edge
What the rules say for Bordon
Fire doors in Bordon 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 Bordon 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 Bordon?
You are most likely to need intumescent strips and smoke seals if you look after HMOs, blocks of flats or care homes. Whatever the building in Bordon, we survey each opening and tell you which doors need work and which do not.
From enquiry to handover in Bordon
- 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 Bordon?
If you need a budget figure first, the guide for intumescent strips and smoke seals is £45–£110 per door to supply and fit strips and seals, ex VAT. We firm that up after a survey, pricing each door separately so you can see where the money goes.
Bordon and neighbouring towns
Nearby towns we cover include Farnham, Aldershot and Fleet. Distance from Bordon does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Questions from Bordon
Do you work in Bordon?
Yes, we take on intumescent strips and smoke seals in Bordon and the surrounding area, including Farnham and Aldershot. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
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.
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.
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.