Intumescent strips and smoke seals in Folkestone, done to the evidence
Our intumescent strips and smoke seals service in Folkestone is simple: a survey, a fixed quote, certified products and an installation finished to the manufacturer's evidence.
Around Folkestone, care homes, low-rise blocks of flats and HMOs all depend on fire doors that close, latch and seal. We survey each opening and tell you plainly which doors need work and which don't.
Seal replacement in Folkestone can be combined with any other remedials on the same inspection report. We check that each door in your Folkestone building closes and latches against its new seals before signing it off.
Pads, linings and hidden protection
Fire doors also rely on intumescent material you cannot see: pads behind hinges, linings around lock bodies and glazing seals. Where these are missing or damaged, we fit the correct items as part of the work.
As standard, the work covers:
- Brush or blade smoke seals
- Check of gaps and closing after fitting
- Removal of damaged or painted seals
- Intumescent strips in frame or leaf edge
What the rules say for Folkestone
England's framework applies in Folkestone. Approved Document B guides the fire performance of new and replacement doors under the Building Regulations 2010. Day-to-day duties sit with the responsible person under the Fire Safety Order 2005, and for multi-occupied residential buildings, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 add duties such as giving residents information about fire doors.
For blocks over 11 metres in Folkestone, those regulations require communal fire door checks at least every three months and best-endeavours flat entrance door checks each year. In higher-risk buildings, building work is overseen by the Building Safety Regulator, so we check whether approval is needed before starting.
Which buildings in Folkestone need intumescent strips and smoke seals?
From schools to HMOs, the requirement for intumescent strips and smoke seals in Folkestone comes from the fire strategy or risk assessment for the building. We work from that document, or help you interpret your inspection report, before quoting.
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
Prices for intumescent strips and smoke seals in Folkestone
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 Folkestone 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 Folkestone and nearby
We also cover towns near Folkestone, including Dover (11.3 km away), Ashford (Kent) and Deal. If your building is in CT20 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Questions from Folkestone
Is Folkestone within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Folkestone in Kent and neighbouring towns such as Dover. There is no charge for the survey.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Folkestone 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.
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.
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.