Wales
Fire Stopping Around Doors in Gwent
Managing buildings across Gwent? We cover fire stopping works in Newport, Cwmbran, Pontypool and the rest of the county with one point of contact.
Fire Stopping Around Doors: 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.
- Area
- Gwent
- Region
- Wales
- Postcode areas
- CF, NP
- Towns listed
- 6
- Local authorities
- Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Newport, Torfaen
- Fire safety law
- Wales: Fire Safety Order 2005
What every job in Gwent includes
- Gaps sealed with suitable intumescent mastic, foam or stone wool
- Architraves refitted after sealing
- Frame-to-wall gaps exposed and inspected
- Photographs before and after each seal
- Penetration labels and a register where required
- Service penetrations near doors sealed in compartment walls
How does it work in Gwent?
Expose
Architraves are removed where needed to see the frame gap.
Select
The sealing method is chosen to suit the gap and wall.
Seal
Gaps and penetrations are sealed and photographed.
Record
Each location is logged with photos for the building file.
What the law requires in Gwent
For buildings in Gwent, Welsh law applies: the Fire Safety Order 2005 covers fire door maintenance, while the English regulation 10 schedule is followed only as good practice.
- Fire Safety Order 2005 applies in Wales
- Fire Safety Act 2021: flat entrance doors are within scope
- Regulation 10's fixed schedule is England-only
- Quarterly and annual checks still widely used as good practice
Prices across Gwent
Typical Gwent prices: £60–£180 per door frame (ex VAT), confirmed as a fixed price before work starts.
Fire Stopping Around Doors by town in Gwent
- Fire Stopping Around Doors in Caerphilly
- Fire Stopping Around Doors in Cwmbran
- Fire Stopping Around Doors in Ebbw Vale
- Fire Stopping Around Doors in Newport (Gwent)
- Fire Stopping Around Doors in Pontypool
- Fire Stopping Around Doors in Risca
Fire Stopping Around Doors in Gwent: questions
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.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Every sealed location is photographed before and after, and logged.
Which fire safety law applies in Gwent?
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies in Wales, and the Fire Safety Act 2021 confirmed flat entrance doors in multi-occupied residential buildings are within scope.
Do you cover the area around Gwent?
Yes. As well as Gwent itself we cover nearby towns including Newport, Cwmbran and Pontypool.