Intumescent strips and smoke seals in Wellingborough, done to the evidence
When you book intumescent strips and smoke seals in Wellingborough, the aim is simple: doors that close, latch and seal as tested, with records that prove it.
Buildings in and around Wellingborough range from high-street shops to low-rise blocks of flats and HMOs. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
Seal replacement in Wellingborough can be combined with any other remedials on the same inspection report. We check that each door in your Wellingborough building closes and latches against its new seals before signing it off.
Getting the specification right
The door's certification states the type, size and position of strips and seals: in the frame or the leaf edge, single or double, and whether a combined intumescent and smoke seal is used. Replacements must match. Swapping in a generic strip from a hardware shop can undermine the door's performance.
What you get:
- Check of gaps and closing after fitting
- Identification of the specified seals
- Removal of damaged or painted seals
- Intumescent pads to hinges and locks
Rules and responsibilities in Wellingborough
In Wellingborough, as elsewhere in England, the starting point is the Fire Safety Order 2005: whoever controls a workplace or the shared parts of a residential block must make sure its fire doors work. When doors are replaced, the Building Regulations and Approved Document B set the standard the new work has to meet.
Blocks above 11 metres have a specific routine under regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022: quarterly checks of communal fire doors and annual best-endeavours checks of flat front doors. If your Wellingborough building is a higher-risk building under the Building Safety Act 2022, we confirm the approval route with the Principal Accountable Person before any work is ordered.
Buildings and duty holders in Wellingborough
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Wellingborough can all commission intumescent strips and smoke seals from us. The usual settings are care homes and offices, though single doors for HMOs are just as welcome.
The steps on a Wellingborough installation
- 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 Wellingborough
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 Wellingborough 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.
Wellingborough and neighbouring towns
Neighbouring towns such as Rushden, Kettering, Northampton and Corby are covered too, so clients with several buildings can use one installer and one evidence format.
Questions from Wellingborough
Do you cover NN8 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Wellingborough including NN8, and nearby towns such as Rushden and Kettering. The survey and written quote are free.
How quickly can you survey in Wellingborough?
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.
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.