Intumescent strips and smoke seals in Sittingbourne, done to the evidence
When you book intumescent strips and smoke seals in Sittingbourne, the aim is simple: doors that close, latch and seal as tested, with records that prove it.
Buildings in and around Sittingbourne range from family homes after loft conversions to care homes and industrial estates. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
We check that each door in your Sittingbourne building closes and latches against its new seals before signing it off. Painted and missing seals are among the most common fire door defects nationally; in Sittingbourne we replace them with the type and size the certification specifies.
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.
What you get:
- Identification of the specified seals
- Intumescent pads to hinges and locks
- Removal of damaged or painted seals
- Brush or blade smoke seals
Fire door law for Sittingbourne properties
Fire doors in Sittingbourne 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 Sittingbourne 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 Sittingbourne?
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Sittingbourne can all commission intumescent strips and smoke seals from us. The usual settings are blocks of flats and HMOs, though single doors for schools are just as welcome.
How a Sittingbourne 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
Guide prices in Sittingbourne
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.
Around Sittingbourne
Sittingbourne is about 17.2 km from Maidstone, and we cover both, along with nearby Faversham and Gillingham. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Questions
Do you work in Sittingbourne?
Yes, we take on intumescent strips and smoke seals in Sittingbourne and the surrounding area, including Faversham and Gillingham. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
How quickly can you survey in Sittingbourne?
It depends on the number of doors and access, but we offer survey dates as soon as we reply to your enquiry. If an inspection has found urgent safety issues, tell us and we'll prioritise.
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.