East of England · England
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Bedfordshire
We provide fire door seal replacements across Bedfordshire, including Luton, Bedford and Dunstable, with the same report format and pricing wherever your buildings are.
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement: 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.
- Area
- Bedfordshire
- Region
- East of England
- Postcode areas
- LU, MK, SG
- Towns listed
- 5
- Local authorities
- Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire, Luton
- Fire safety law
- England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Included as standard across Bedfordshire
- Survey of the seal type, size and position for each door
- Gap readings checked so new seals can work
- Old seals removed cleanly from the groove
- Threshold or drop-down seals where smoke control is required
- Intumescent-only or combined intumescent and smoke seals as required
- Seals on hanging, closing and head edges, and meeting stiles on pairs
How does it work in Bedfordshire?
Identify
We confirm the seal type and size the door needs.
Remove
Old or damaged seals are removed and grooves cleaned.
Fit
New seals are fitted in continuous lengths, mitred at the head.
Check
The door is closed and checked for binding or gaps.
Which fire door rules apply in Bedfordshire?
Bedfordshire 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.
- 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
How much does it cost in Bedfordshire?
Guide prices for fire door seal replacements in Bedfordshire start from £145 per visit; typical rates are £45–£110 per door, ex VAT.
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement by town in Bedfordshire
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Ampthill
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Bedford
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Dunstable
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Leighton Buzzard
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Luton
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Bedfordshire: questions
What is the difference between an intumescent strip and a smoke seal?
An intumescent strip expands in heat to seal the gap during a fire. A smoke seal, often a brush or blade, blocks cold smoke at lower temperatures. Smoke control doors, marked with an S such as FD30S, need both.
Will new seals fix a door with big gaps?
No. Seals only work within the gap they were tested with. Gaps outside tolerance need the door adjusting first.
Which fire safety law applies in Bedfordshire?
Bedfordshire 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.
Do you work in occupied buildings in Bedfordshire?
Yes. Inspections and repairs in Bedfordshire can be carried out in occupied flats, schools, care homes and workplaces, with doors kept closable at all times.