What intumescent strips and smoke seals in Maidstone should include
When you book intumescent strips and smoke seals in Maidstone, the aim is simple: doors that close, latch and seal as tested, with records that prove it.
Buildings in and around Maidstone range from schools to care homes and industrial units. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
Seal replacement in Maidstone can be combined with any other remedials on the same inspection report. We check that each door in your Maidstone 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:
- Check of gaps and closing after fitting
- Identification of the specified seals
- Intumescent pads to hinges and locks
- Removal of damaged or painted seals
Which fire door rules apply in Maidstone?
England's framework applies in Maidstone. 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 Maidstone, 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.
Who needs intumescent strips and smoke seals in Maidstone?
The need for intumescent strips and smoke seals usually arises in care homes or schools, and sometimes blocks of flats. 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 Maidstone to keep escape routes protected throughout.
How a Maidstone job runs
- 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 Maidstone?
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 Maidstone 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.
Nearby areas we cover from Maidstone
As well as Maidstone, we cover neighbouring towns including Chatham, Rochester and Gillingham. The survey and quote are free.
Common questions
Do you work in Maidstone?
Yes, we take on intumescent strips and smoke seals in Maidstone and the surrounding area, including Chatham and Rochester. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
What happens on a survey in Maidstone?
We look at every door in scope: the leaf, frame, gaps, seals, hinges, closer, glazing and how the frame is fixed. You then get a written quote that prices each door separately.
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.