Intumescent strips and smoke seals in Broadstairs, done to the evidence
When you book intumescent strips and smoke seals in Broadstairs, the aim is simple: doors that close, latch and seal as tested, with records that prove it.
In and around Broadstairs, fire door work covers everything from small blocks of flats to care homes. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
Seal replacement in Broadstairs can be combined with any other remedials on the same inspection report. We check that each door in your Broadstairs 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:
- Identification of the specified seals
- Check of gaps and closing after fitting
- Brush or blade smoke seals
- Intumescent strips in frame or leaf edge
Rules and responsibilities in Broadstairs
The rules that apply to fire doors in Broadstairs are England's. The responsible person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 must keep fire doors in non-domestic premises and the common parts of flats in working order; the Fire Safety Act 2021 confirmed that this includes flat entrance doors onto common parts.
Where a Broadstairs block is above 11 metres, regulation 10 of the 2022 regulations means communal doors are checked every three months and flat entrance doors annually on a best-endeavours basis. Replacement doors must also satisfy the Building Regulations, with Approved Document B as the guidance most building control bodies work from.
Where intumescent strips and smoke seals fit in Broadstairs
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 Broadstairs, we survey each opening and tell you which doors need work and which do not.
From enquiry to handover in Broadstairs
- 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
Budgeting for intumescent strips and smoke seals in Broadstairs
Budget around £45–£110 per door to supply and fit strips and seals, ex VAT for intumescent strips and smoke seals. Our guide prices are the same in Broadstairs as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Broadstairs and neighbouring towns
We also cover towns near Broadstairs, including Ramsgate (3.0 km away), Margate and Deal. If your building is in CT10 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Common questions
Is Broadstairs within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Broadstairs in Kent and neighbouring towns such as Ramsgate. There is no charge for the survey.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Broadstairs building?
Yes. Send it over and we can often price straight from it, then confirm on site. We report back against the same door references so you can close actions off.
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.