Intumescent strips and smoke seals in West Bromwich: what's involved
We provide intumescent strips and smoke seals in West Bromwich (B70 and the surrounding postcodes), from the first survey through to a documented handover.
Fire doors in West Bromwich protect escape routes in converted period houses, industrial units and schools alike. We adapt the programme to the building and its occupants, never the standard of the installation.
Seal replacement in West Bromwich can be combined with any other remedials on the same inspection report. We check that each door in your West Bromwich 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:
- Identification of the specified seals
- Removal of damaged or painted seals
- Intumescent strips in frame or leaf edge
- Brush or blade smoke seals
The regulations behind fire doors in West Bromwich
Fire doors in West Bromwich 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 West Bromwich 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.
Which buildings in West Bromwich need intumescent strips and smoke seals?
From HMOs to blocks of flats, the requirement for intumescent strips and smoke seals in West Bromwich 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.
From enquiry to handover in West Bromwich
- 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
Budgeting for intumescent strips and smoke seals in West Bromwich
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 West Bromwich as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Nearby areas we cover from West Bromwich
West Bromwich is about 7.6 km from Birmingham, and we cover both, along with nearby Smethwick and Wednesbury. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Common questions
Do you cover B70 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover West Bromwich including B70, and nearby towns such as Smethwick and Wednesbury. The survey and written quote are free.
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.
Can smoke seals be painted?
No. Paint stops brush and blade seals working. If seals have been painted, they should be replaced.