Intumescent strips and smoke seals in Perth, done to the evidence
Our intumescent strips and smoke seals service covers Perth and the wider Perth & Kinross area. Every job starts with a survey of the openings, so the quote reflects your actual doors rather than a guess.
Perth has a broad mix of buildings, including small blocks of flats, schools and care homes, and the same fire door principles apply to all of them.
Seal replacement in Perth can be combined with any other remedials on the same inspection report. We check that each door in your Perth 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.
What you get:
- Check of gaps and closing after fitting
- Removal of damaged or painted seals
- Brush or blade smoke seals
- Identification of the specified seals
Rules and responsibilities in Perth
In Perth, fire doors are specified against Scotland's Technical Handbooks (Section 2: Fire) under the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004, rather than Approved Document B. Duties in non-domestic premises come from the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006.
England's regulation 10 does not apply in Scotland. We follow the building's fire risk assessment and, where building work needs a warrant, the local authority's requirements.
Where intumescent strips and smoke seals fit in Perth
The need for intumescent strips and smoke seals usually arises in blocks of flats or offices, and sometimes care homes. 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 Perth to keep escape routes protected throughout.
The steps on a Perth 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
Guide prices in Perth
Budget around £45–£110 per door to supply and fit strips and seals, ex VAT for intumescent strips and smoke seals. Our guide prices are the same in Perth as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Nearby areas we cover from Perth
Beyond Perth itself we also cover nearby towns such as Glenrothes (27.4 km), Dundee and Kirkcaldy. The service, pricing and evidence are the same wherever you are.
Questions
Do you work in Perth?
Yes, we take on intumescent strips and smoke seals in Perth and the surrounding area, including Glenrothes and Dundee. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Perth 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.