Intumescent strips and smoke seals: our service in Motherwell
If you need intumescent strips and smoke seals in Motherwell, we can survey, supply and install, then leave you the evidence your fire risk assessor will ask for.
Motherwell has a broad mix of buildings, including light industrial buildings, care homes and schools, and the same fire door principles apply to all of them.
Painted and missing seals are among the most common fire door defects nationally; in Motherwell we replace them with the type and size the certification specifies. Seal replacement in Motherwell can be combined with any other remedials on the same inspection report.
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.
On a typical job that means:
- Check of gaps and closing after fitting
- Removal of damaged or painted seals
- Identification of the specified seals
- Intumescent strips in frame or leaf edge
Rules and responsibilities in Motherwell
In Motherwell, fire doors are specified against Scotland's Technical Handbooks (Section 2: Fire) under the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004, rather than Approved Document B. Duties in non-domestic premises come from the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006.
England's regulation 10 does not apply in Scotland. We follow the building's fire risk assessment and, where building work needs a warrant, the local authority's requirements.
Who needs intumescent strips and smoke seals in Motherwell?
The need for intumescent strips and smoke seals usually arises in HMOs or offices, and sometimes care homes. 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 Motherwell to keep escape routes protected throughout.
Our process in Motherwell
- 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 Motherwell?
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 Motherwell as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Motherwell and neighbouring towns
We also cover towns near Motherwell, including Hamilton (3.6 km away), Wishaw and Coatbridge. If your building is in ML1 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Common questions
Do you cover ML1 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Motherwell including ML1, and nearby towns such as Hamilton and Wishaw. The survey and written quote are free.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Motherwell 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.