Getting intumescent strips and smoke seals right in Loughborough
Our intumescent strips and smoke seals service in Loughborough is simple: a survey, a fixed quote, certified products and an installation finished to the manufacturer's evidence.
Fire doors in Loughborough protect escape routes in industrial estates, houses with integral garages and HMOs alike. We adapt the programme to the building and its occupants, never the standard of the installation.
Painted and missing seals are among the most common fire door defects nationally; in Loughborough we replace them with the type and size the certification specifies. Seal replacement in Loughborough 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.
Each installation includes:
- Removal of damaged or painted seals
- Intumescent strips in frame or leaf edge
- Intumescent pads to hinges and locks
- Check of gaps and closing after fitting
The regulations behind fire doors in Loughborough
The rules that apply to fire doors in Loughborough are England's. The responsible person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 must keep fire doors in non-domestic premises and the common parts of flats in working order; the Fire Safety Act 2021 confirmed that this includes flat entrance doors onto common parts.
Where a Loughborough block is above 11 metres, regulation 10 of the 2022 regulations means communal doors are checked every three months and flat entrance doors annually on a best-endeavours basis. Replacement doors must also satisfy the Building Regulations, with Approved Document B as the guidance most building control bodies work from.
Who needs intumescent strips and smoke seals in Loughborough?
Typical settings for intumescent strips and smoke seals include offices, schools and blocks of flats. In Loughborough, as anywhere, the duty holder varies: a responsible person for a workplace, a landlord or managing agent for a block or HMO, or a homeowner after building work. We adjust access, timing and paperwork to suit whoever commissions the work.
How a Loughborough 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 Loughborough
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 Loughborough 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 Loughborough
Neighbouring towns such as Coalville, Leicester, Long Eaton and West Bridgford are covered too, so clients with several buildings can use one installer and one evidence format.
Common questions
Do you cover LE12 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Loughborough including LE12, and nearby towns such as Coalville and Leicester. The survey and written quote are free.
How quickly can you survey in Loughborough?
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.