Intumescent strips and smoke seals in Maesteg: what's involved
When you book intumescent strips and smoke seals in Maesteg, the aim is simple: doors that close, latch and seal as tested, with records that prove it.
Maesteg has a broad mix of buildings, including light industrial buildings, schools and small blocks of flats, 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 Maesteg we replace them with the type and size the certification specifies. We check that each door in your Maesteg building closes and latches against its new seals before signing it off.
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.
As standard, the work covers:
- Intumescent pads to hinges and locks
- Identification of the specified seals
- Intumescent strips in frame or leaf edge
- Check of gaps and closing after fitting
Which fire door rules apply in Maesteg?
Fire door work in Maesteg follows Welsh building regulations and the Welsh Approved Document B. The Fire Safety Order 2005 covers workplaces and the shared parts of residential buildings here too, placing the duty on the responsible person.
The English regulation 10 checking regime does not extend to Maesteg, so how often doors are checked comes from the fire risk assessment. We hand over evidence that fits whatever regime your assessor sets.
Which buildings in Maesteg need intumescent strips and smoke seals?
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Maesteg can all commission intumescent strips and smoke seals from us. The usual settings are schools and HMOs, though single doors for care homes are just as welcome.
Our process in Maesteg
- 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
Prices for intumescent strips and smoke seals in Maesteg
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.
Covering Maesteg and nearby
Maesteg is about 15.5 km from Rhondda, and we cover both, along with nearby Briton Ferry and Neath. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Questions from Maesteg
Do you cover CF34 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Maesteg including CF34, and nearby towns such as Briton Ferry and Neath. The survey and written quote are free.
Do I need to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to give us access to the doors. For blocks and commercial buildings, a caretaker or site contact is fine; for HMOs and homes, we agree a time with you or your tenants.
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.
Can smoke seals be painted?
No. Paint stops brush and blade seals working. If seals have been painted, they should be replaced.