Intumescent strips and smoke seals: our service in South Glamorgan
We provide intumescent strips and smoke seals across South Glamorgan, covering 3 towns and 13 postcode districts, including Cardiff, Barry and Penarth.
We check that each door in your South Glamorgan building closes and latches against its new seals before signing it off. Painted and missing seals are among the most common fire door defects nationally; in South Glamorgan we replace them with the type and size the certification specifies.
South Glamorgan has a mix of buildings, from purpose-built blocks to converted houses and commercial premises. We tailor the programme to the building, not the other way round.
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.
The regulations behind fire doors in South Glamorgan
Fire door work in South Glamorgan follows Welsh building regulations and the Welsh Approved Document B. The Fire Safety Order 2005 covers workplaces and the shared parts of residential buildings here too, placing the duty on the responsible person.
The English regulation 10 checking regime does not extend to South Glamorgan, so how often doors are checked comes from the fire risk assessment. We hand over evidence that fits whatever regime your assessor sets.
From enquiry to handover in South Glamorgan
- 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 South Glamorgan
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 South Glamorgan 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.
Intumescent strips and smoke seals questions
Do you provide intumescent strips and smoke seals across South Glamorgan?
Yes. We cover all of South Glamorgan, including Cardiff and Barry. Surveys and written quotes are free.
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.
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.