Intumescent strips and smoke seals in Stourbridge, done to the evidence
If you need intumescent strips and smoke seals in Stourbridge, we can survey, supply and install, then leave you the evidence your fire risk assessor will ask for.
In and around Stourbridge, fire door work covers everything from low-rise blocks of flats to houses with integral garages. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
Painted and missing seals are among the most common fire door defects nationally; in Stourbridge we replace them with the type and size the certification specifies. Seal replacement in Stourbridge can be combined with any other remedials on the same inspection report.
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.
On a typical job that means:
- Check of gaps and closing after fitting
- Identification of the specified seals
- Intumescent pads to hinges and locks
- Brush or blade smoke seals
Fire door law for Stourbridge properties
Fire doors in Stourbridge 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 Stourbridge 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 Stourbridge
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Stourbridge can all commission intumescent strips and smoke seals from us. The usual settings are HMOs and offices, though single doors for blocks of flats are just as welcome.
The steps on a Stourbridge installation
- 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 Stourbridge
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 Stourbridge
Nearby towns we cover include Brierley Hill, Kingswinford and Dudley. Distance from Stourbridge does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Questions
Do you work in Stourbridge?
Yes, we take on intumescent strips and smoke seals in Stourbridge and the surrounding area, including Brierley Hill and Kingswinford. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
What happens on a survey in Stourbridge?
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 smoke seals be painted?
No. Paint stops brush and blade seals working. If seals have been painted, they should be replaced.