Intumescent strips and smoke seals for Neath buildings
When you book intumescent strips and smoke seals in Neath, the aim is simple: doors that close, latch and seal as tested, with records that prove it.
Around Neath, care homes, light industrial buildings and schools all depend on fire doors that close, latch and seal. We survey each opening and tell you plainly which doors need work and which don't.
Painted and missing seals are among the most common fire door defects nationally; in Neath we replace them with the type and size the certification specifies. Seal replacement in Neath can be combined with any other remedials on the same inspection report.
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.
On a typical job that means:
- Identification of the specified seals
- Intumescent pads to hinges and locks
- Intumescent strips in frame or leaf edge
- Removal of damaged or painted seals
What the rules say for Neath
Fire door work in Neath 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 Neath, so how often doors are checked comes from the fire risk assessment. We hand over evidence that fits whatever regime your assessor sets.
Who needs intumescent strips and smoke seals in Neath?
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 Neath to keep escape routes protected throughout.
From enquiry to handover in Neath
- 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
Prices for intumescent strips and smoke seals in Neath
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.
Nearby areas we cover from Neath
Neath is about 10.7 km from Swansea, and we cover both, along with nearby Briton Ferry and Maesteg. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Questions from Neath
Do you work in Neath?
Yes, we take on intumescent strips and smoke seals in Neath and the surrounding area, including Briton Ferry and Swansea. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
Do I need to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to give us access to the doors. For blocks and commercial buildings, a caretaker or site contact is fine; for HMOs and homes, we agree a time with you or your tenants.
Do all fire doors need smoke seals?
Only where the door is specified for smoke control, such as FD30S doors. Many doors on escape routes and flat entrances are specified this way.
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.