Getting intumescent strips and smoke seals right in Shirley
When you book intumescent strips and smoke seals in Shirley, the aim is simple: doors that close, latch and seal as tested, with records that prove it.
Buildings in and around Shirley range from care homes to houses with integral garages and small offices. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
Painted and missing seals are among the most common fire door defects nationally; in Shirley we replace them with the type and size the certification specifies. We check that each door in your Shirley 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:
- Identification of the specified seals
- Removal of damaged or painted seals
- Intumescent pads to hinges and locks
- Intumescent strips in frame or leaf edge
What the rules say for Shirley
Fire doors in Shirley 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 Shirley 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.
Buildings and duty holders in Shirley
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Shirley can all commission intumescent strips and smoke seals from us. The usual settings are schools and care homes, though single doors for HMOs are just as welcome.
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 Shirley
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 Shirley 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.
Covering Shirley and nearby
Nearby towns we cover include Solihull, Acocks Green and Birmingham. Distance from Shirley does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Questions
Do you cover B90 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Shirley including B90, and nearby towns such as Solihull and Acocks Green. The survey and written quote are free.
What happens on a survey in Shirley?
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.
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.
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.