Intumescent strips and smoke seals: our service in Bicester
We provide intumescent strips and smoke seals in Bicester (OX26 and the surrounding postcodes), from the first survey through to a documented handover.
Fire doors in Bicester protect escape routes in light industrial buildings, small offices and houses with integral garages alike. We adapt the programme to the building and its occupants, never the standard of the installation.
Seal replacement in Bicester can be combined with any other remedials on the same inspection report. We check that each door in your Bicester 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.
Each installation includes:
- Removal of damaged or painted seals
- Intumescent pads to hinges and locks
- Intumescent strips in frame or leaf edge
- Identification of the specified seals
Fire door law for Bicester properties
The rules that apply to fire doors in Bicester 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 Bicester 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 Bicester?
The need for intumescent strips and smoke seals usually arises in schools or blocks of flats, and sometimes HMOs. 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 Bicester to keep escape routes protected throughout.
From enquiry to handover in Bicester
- 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 Bicester?
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 Bicester building usually brings the per-door cost down. Your written quote is fixed once we have surveyed.
Nearby areas we cover from Bicester
Neighbouring towns such as Oxford, Banbury, Aylesbury and Witney are covered too, so clients with several buildings can use one installer and one evidence format.
Questions
Do you cover OX26 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Bicester including OX26, and nearby towns such as Oxford and Banbury. The survey and written quote are free.
How quickly can you survey in Bicester?
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.