West Midlands · England
Fire Stopping Around Doors in Herefordshire
Fire Stopping Around Doors throughout Herefordshire, scheduled by postcode district to keep travel costs down.
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
- Herefordshire
- Region
- West Midlands
- Postcode areas
- HR, WR
- Towns listed
- 1
- Local authorities
- Herefordshire
- Fire safety law
- England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
What every job in Herefordshire includes
- Photographs before and after each seal
- Service penetrations near doors sealed in compartment walls
- Penetration labels and a register where required
- Architraves refitted after sealing
- Frame-to-wall gaps exposed and inspected
- Gaps sealed with suitable intumescent mastic, foam or stone wool
How does it work in Herefordshire?
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.
Which fire door rules apply in Herefordshire?
Buildings in Herefordshire fall under English fire safety law: the Fire Safety Order 2005 requires fire doors to be maintained, and in multi-occupied residential buildings over 11 metres regulation 10 sets quarterly and annual checks.
- Fire Safety Order 2005: fire doors must be maintained (article 17)
- Fire Safety Act 2021: flat entrance doors are within scope
- Regulation 10: quarterly communal checks and annual flat door checks above 11 m
- Building Safety Act 2022: stronger record keeping and information duties
Guide prices in Herefordshire
In Herefordshire, fire stopping works typically cost £60–£180 per door frame ex VAT, depending on the building and specification.
Fire Stopping Around Doors by town in Herefordshire
Fire Stopping Around Doors in Herefordshire: questions
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.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Every sealed location is photographed before and after, and logged.
Which fire safety law applies in Herefordshire?
Herefordshire 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.
How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Herefordshire?
It depends on the number of doors and access. Tell us what you need and we will give you the earliest date when you call, and confirm it in writing.