Getting intumescent strips and smoke seals right in Didcot
Our intumescent strips and smoke seals service covers Didcot and the wider Oxfordshire area. Every job starts with a survey of the openings, so the quote reflects your actual doors rather than a guess.
Around Didcot, schools, small offices and small blocks of flats 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.
Painted and missing seals are among the most common fire door defects nationally; in Didcot we replace them with the type and size the certification specifies. Seal replacement in Didcot 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.
On a typical job that means:
- Intumescent pads to hinges and locks
- Brush or blade smoke seals
- Removal of damaged or painted seals
- Intumescent strips in frame or leaf edge
Which fire door rules apply in Didcot?
Fire doors in Didcot 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 Didcot 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.
Which buildings in Didcot need intumescent strips and smoke seals?
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Didcot can all commission intumescent strips and smoke seals from us. The usual settings are schools and offices, though single doors for HMOs are just as welcome.
The steps on a Didcot 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
Budgeting for intumescent strips and smoke seals in Didcot
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.
Around Didcot
We also cover towns near Didcot, including Abingdon (7.4 km away), Oxford and Thatcham. If your building is in OX11 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Questions
Do you cover OX11 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Didcot including OX11, and nearby towns such as Abingdon and Oxford. The survey and written quote are free.
What happens on a survey in Didcot?
We look at every door in scope: the leaf, frame, gaps, seals, hinges, closer, glazing and how the frame is fixed. You then get a written quote that prices each door separately.
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.
Do all fire doors need smoke seals?
Only where the door is specified for smoke control, such as FD30S doors. Many doors on escape routes and flat entrances are specified this way.