Intumescent strips and smoke seals for Weston-super-Mare buildings
Looking for intumescent strips and smoke seals in Weston-super-Mare? We supply and fit certified fire doors and components across Weston-super-Mare and the wider Somerset area, working from a free survey and a fixed written quote.
In and around Weston-super-Mare, fire door work covers everything from low-rise blocks of flats to industrial estates. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
Painted and missing seals are among the most common fire door defects nationally; in Weston-super-Mare we replace them with the type and size the certification specifies. Seal replacement in Weston-super-Mare 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.
As standard, the work covers:
- Intumescent pads to hinges and locks
- Identification of the specified seals
- Brush or blade smoke seals
- Removal of damaged or painted seals
Rules and responsibilities in Weston-super-Mare
Fire doors in Weston-super-Mare 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 Weston-super-Mare 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.
Where intumescent strips and smoke seals fit in Weston-super-Mare
Typical settings for intumescent strips and smoke seals include care homes, schools and HMOs. In Weston-super-Mare, as anywhere, the duty holder varies: a responsible person for a workplace, a landlord or managing agent for a block or HMO, or a homeowner after building work. We adjust access, timing and paperwork to suit whoever commissions the work.
What happens after you enquire
- 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 Weston-super-Mare
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 Weston-super-Mare 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.
Weston-super-Mare and neighbouring towns
Weston-super-Mare is about 42.8 km from Bath, and we cover both, along with nearby Burnham-on-Sea and Clevedon. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Common questions
Do you cover BS23 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Weston-super-Mare including BS23, and nearby towns such as Burnham-on-Sea and Clevedon. The survey and written quote are free.
What happens on a survey in Weston-super-Mare?
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.
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.