Devon · EX31

Fire Stopping Around Doors in Barnstaple

We provide fire stopping works for buildings in Barnstaple and the EX31 postcode district, from single doors to whole blocks and estates.

In short: 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: Barnstaple
County / area: Devon
County council: Devon
Postcode district: EX31
Region: South West England
Population: Around 32,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Bideford (13 km)

Fire doors in Barnstaple's buildings

Barnstaple has its share of converted buildings and older doors of unknown origin, where an inspection records what evidence exists. Barnstaple jobs start with a short call to agree access, followed by a fixed price in writing.

What our fire stopping covers in Barnstaple

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

Penetrations	Pipes and cables through compartment walls sealed.
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.

Why Barnstaple clients choose us

Priced door by door

Every failed item in Barnstaple is priced separately, so you approve exactly what you want done.

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Barnstaple and Devon.

Same report everywhere

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

England fire safety law in Barnstaple

Barnstaple is in England, so the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to the common parts and non-domestic premises, and regulation 10 adds quarterly communal and annual flat entrance door checks in residential buildings with storeys over 11 metres.

Barnstaple guide prices

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

Fire Stopping Around Doors in Barnstaple: questions

Do you cover the area around Barnstaple?

Yes. As well as Barnstaple itself we cover nearby towns including Bideford, Tiverton and Exeter.

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.

Do you need to remove architraves?

Often, yes. The frame gap is usually hidden behind the architrave, so we remove and refit it to inspect and seal properly.

Which fire safety law applies in Barnstaple?

Barnstaple is in England, so the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies, together with the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 for multi-occupied residential buildings.