Intumescent strips and smoke seals in Lichfield: what's involved
Looking for intumescent strips and smoke seals in Lichfield? We supply and fit certified fire doors and components across Lichfield and the wider Staffordshire area, working from a free survey and a fixed written quote.
Buildings in and around Lichfield range from care homes to family homes after loft conversions and houses with integral garages. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
Seal replacement in Lichfield can be combined with any other remedials on the same inspection report. We check that each door in your Lichfield building closes and latches against its new seals before signing it off.
Getting the specification right
The door's certification states the type, size and position of strips and seals: in the frame or the leaf edge, single or double, and whether a combined intumescent and smoke seal is used. Replacements must match. Swapping in a generic strip from a hardware shop can undermine the door's performance.
As standard, the work covers:
- Intumescent strips in frame or leaf edge
- Removal of damaged or painted seals
- Intumescent pads to hinges and locks
- Check of gaps and closing after fitting
What the rules say for Lichfield
England's framework applies in Lichfield. Approved Document B guides the fire performance of new and replacement doors under the Building Regulations 2010. Day-to-day duties sit with the responsible person under the Fire Safety Order 2005, and for multi-occupied residential buildings, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 add duties such as giving residents information about fire doors.
For blocks over 11 metres in Lichfield, those regulations require communal fire door checks at least every three months and best-endeavours flat entrance door checks each year. In higher-risk buildings, building work is overseen by the Building Safety Regulator, so we check whether approval is needed before starting.
Buildings and duty holders in Lichfield
From schools to blocks of flats, the requirement for intumescent strips and smoke seals in Lichfield comes from the fire strategy or risk assessment for the building. We work from that document, or help you interpret your inspection report, before quoting.
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
What does intumescent strips and smoke seals cost in Lichfield?
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 Lichfield as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Covering Lichfield and nearby
Nearby towns we cover include Burntwood, Tamworth and Aldridge. Distance from Lichfield does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Common questions
Do you work in Lichfield?
Yes, we take on intumescent strips and smoke seals in Lichfield and the surrounding area, including Burntwood and Tamworth. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
How quickly can you survey in Lichfield?
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.