Ayrshire · KA12

Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Irvine

Whether it is a block of flats, a school or a care home in Irvine, our fire door seal replacements follow the same door-by-door method and report format.

Intumescent seals are strips set into the edge of a fire door or its frame that expand when heated to close the gap around the door. Smoke seals, usually brush or fin seals, block cold smoke before the intumescent reacts. Both are part of the door's tested performance. We use the same method for buildings in Irvine.

Town: Irvine
County / area: Ayrshire
County council: North Ayrshire
Postcode district: KA12
Region: Scotland
Population: Around 34,000 people
Fire safety law: Scotland: Fire (Scotland) Act 2005
Nearest town: Kilmarnock (10 km)

Typical buildings in Irvine

In Irvine fire door work tends to be smaller sites: flats above shops, small blocks, surgeries, pubs with rooms and care homes. Irvine jobs start with a short call to agree access, followed by a fixed price in writing.

What our fire door seal replacement covers in Irvine

Intumescent-only or combined intumescent and smoke seals as required
Seals on hanging, closing and head edges, and meeting stiles on pairs
Old seals removed cleanly from the groove
Survey of the seal type, size and position for each door
Gap readings checked so new seals can work

Size	Width and position match the door's evidence and gap.
Continuity	No breaks, overlaps or missing lengths.
Type	Intumescent only or combined with a smoke seal, to suit the door's rating.

Full details on our intumescent & smoke seal replacement page.

What to expect in Irvine

Booked around you

Visits in Irvine are booked around residents, pupils or patients, including early, late and weekend slots by arrangement.

Photos of every defect

You get photographs of every defect found in Irvine, linked to a door reference you can find again.

Records you can use

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

Which fire door rules apply in Irvine?

Scottish law applies in Irvine: the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the 2006 regulations cover relevant premises, and new or altered doors follow the Scottish building standards.

How much do fire door seal replacements cost in Irvine?

Typical Irvine prices: £45–£110 per door (ex VAT). Minimum visit from £145. Get a guide price for your Irvine building.

Common questions in Irvine

Can I just stick new seals over the old ones?

No. Seals should be fitted into the groove after the old seal is removed, in the size and type the door was tested with.

Can you price remedial work in Irvine from another company's report?

Yes. Send the report and we will price each line for your building in Irvine, or revisit specific doors if the report lacks detail.

Does regulation 10 apply in Irvine?

No. Irvine is in Scotland, which has its own fire safety law. The Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 cover workplaces, HMOs and other non-domestic premises; common parts of private blocks of flats are largely outside them.

Can intumescent strips be painted?

Brush and fin smoke seals should never be painted, because paint stops them working. Some intumescent strips tolerate a light coat, but the safest rule is to mask all seals before decorating and replace any that have been painted.