County Down · BT23

Fire Stopping Around Doors in Newtownards

From the BT23 district outwards, we cover Newtownards and neighbouring towns such as Bangor and Castlereagh for fire stopping works.

Fire stopping is the sealing of gaps and openings in fire-resisting walls and floors so fire and smoke cannot pass through. Around a fire door it mainly means the gap between the door frame and the wall, which must be sealed as well as the door itself.

Town: Newtownards
County / area: County Down
Local authority: Ards
Postcode district: BT23
Region: Northern Ireland
Population: Around 29,000 people
Fire safety law: NI: Fire and Rescue Services (NI) Order 2006
Nearest town: Bangor (8 km)

Typical buildings in Newtownards

Landlords in Newtownards often have a few HMOs or flats to look after, and a single visit can cover all of them. Reports for Newtownards buildings keep the same door references from one visit to the next.

What happens on site in Newtownards?

Frame-to-wall gaps exposed and inspected
Penetration labels and a register where required
Service penetrations near doors sealed in compartment walls
Architraves refitted after sealing
Photographs before and after each seal

Evidence	Before and after photos for each location.
Gap	Frame-to-wall gap fully filled to the depth required.
Material	Product suitable for the gap width and substrate.

Full details on our fire stopping around doors page.

How we work in Newtownards

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Newtownards and County Down.

Same report everywhere

Whether your building is in Newtownards or across the country, the report format, defect grading and pricing are the same.

Records you can use

PDF and spreadsheet records for every Newtownards building, ready for your fire risk assessor.

Fire door law for Newtownards buildings

Northern Irish law applies in Newtownards: the Fire and Rescue Services (NI) Order 2006 and 2010 regulations. Regulation 10 is English law, but regular documented checks support your fire risk assessment.

Prices in Newtownards

Guide prices for fire stopping works in Newtownards are typically £60–£180 per door frame, ex VAT. Get a guide price for your Newtownards building.

Newtownards FAQs

Will I get photos?

Yes. Every sealed location is photographed before and after, and logged.

Do you work in occupied buildings in Newtownards?

Yes. Inspections and repairs in Newtownards can be carried out in occupied flats, schools, care homes and workplaces, with doors kept closable at all times.

Is expanding foam acceptable around a fire door frame?

Only a fire-rated foam with evidence for that use and gap size. Ordinary expanding foam is not suitable. BS 8214:2026 lists acceptable approaches such as suitable mastics, foams and stone wool.

Which fire safety law applies in Newtownards?

The Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 require fire safety measures, including fire doors, to be maintained.