Intumescent strips and smoke seals in King's Lynn, done to the evidence
For property owners, landlords and managing agents in King's Lynn, we offer intumescent strips and smoke seals with one team for the survey, the product and the installation.
Around King's Lynn, care homes, small blocks of flats and family homes after loft conversions 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.
We check that each door in your King's Lynn 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 King's Lynn we replace them with the type and size the certification specifies.
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
- Intumescent strips in frame or leaf edge
- Check of gaps and closing after fitting
- Brush or blade smoke seals
Fire door law for King's Lynn properties
Fire doors in King's Lynn 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 King's Lynn 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 King's Lynn?
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in King's Lynn can all commission intumescent strips and smoke seals from us. The usual settings are HMOs and blocks of flats, though single doors for schools are just as welcome.
From enquiry to handover in King's Lynn
- 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 King's Lynn
Guide pricing for intumescent strips and smoke seals: £45–£110 per door to supply and fit strips and seals, ex VAT. Volume work across several doors in one King's Lynn building usually brings the per-door cost down. Your written quote is fixed once we have surveyed.
Covering King's Lynn and nearby
King's Lynn is about 62.4 km from Norwich, and we cover both, along with nearby Wisbech and March. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Common questions
Is King's Lynn within your coverage area?
It is. We cover King's Lynn in Norfolk and neighbouring towns such as Wisbech. There is no charge for the survey.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my King's Lynn 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.
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 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.