Intumescent strips and smoke seals in Godalming, done to the evidence
When you book intumescent strips and smoke seals in Godalming, the aim is simple: doors that close, latch and seal as tested, with records that prove it.
In and around Godalming, fire door work covers everything from family homes after loft conversions to small offices. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
Seal replacement in Godalming can be combined with any other remedials on the same inspection report. We check that each door in your Godalming 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.
Each installation includes:
- Intumescent pads to hinges and locks
- Removal of damaged or painted seals
- Brush or blade smoke seals
- Check of gaps and closing after fitting
What the rules say for Godalming
Fire doors in Godalming 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 Godalming 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 Godalming
From blocks of flats to HMOs, the requirement for intumescent strips and smoke seals in Godalming 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
Guide prices in Godalming
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.
Covering Godalming and nearby
Nearby towns we cover include Guildford, Aldershot and Farnham. Distance from Godalming does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Questions
Do you cover GU7 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Godalming including GU7, and nearby towns such as Guildford and Aldershot. The survey and written quote are free.
What happens on a survey in Godalming?
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.
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.