Intumescent strips and smoke seals for Tonbridge buildings
From the TN9 postcode district outwards, we take on intumescent strips and smoke seals across Tonbridge for homes, blocks and workplaces.
Around Tonbridge, schools, small offices and houses with integral garages 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 Tonbridge can be combined with any other remedials on the same inspection report. We check that each door in your Tonbridge 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.
Each installation includes:
- Brush or blade smoke seals
- Identification of the specified seals
- Intumescent pads to hinges and locks
- Check of gaps and closing after fitting
Which fire door rules apply in Tonbridge?
Fire doors in Tonbridge 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 Tonbridge 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.
Buildings and duty holders in Tonbridge
You are most likely to need intumescent strips and smoke seals if you look after care homes, schools or HMOs. Whatever the building in Tonbridge, we survey each opening and tell you which doors need work and which do not.
How a Tonbridge 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 Tonbridge
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 Tonbridge as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Around Tonbridge
We also cover towns near Tonbridge, including Royal Tunbridge Wells (6.9 km away), Sevenoaks and Crowborough. If your building is in TN9 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Common questions
Is Tonbridge within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Tonbridge in Kent and neighbouring towns such as Royal Tunbridge Wells. There is no charge for the survey.
How quickly can you survey in Tonbridge?
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.
Can smoke seals be painted?
No. Paint stops brush and blade seals working. If seals have been painted, they should be replaced.
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.