Cambridgeshire · CB8

Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Newmarket

We provide fire door seal replacements for buildings in Newmarket and the CB8 postcode district, from single doors to whole blocks and estates.

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 Newmarket.

Town: Newmarket
County / area: Cambridgeshire
County council: Cambridgeshire
Postcode district: CB8
Region: East of England
Population: Around 20,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Haverhill (18 km)

Typical Newmarket fire door jobs

Landlords in Newmarket often have a few HMOs or flats to look after, and a single visit can cover all of them. Newmarket jobs start with a short call to agree access, followed by a fixed price in writing.

What's included in Newmarket?

Old seals removed cleanly from the groove
Gap readings checked so new seals can work
Threshold or drop-down seals where smoke control is required
Seals on hanging, closing and head edges, and meeting stiles on pairs
Intumescent-only or combined intumescent and smoke seals as required

Size	Width and position match the door's evidence and gap.
Type	Intumescent only or combined with a smoke seal, to suit the door's rating.
Paint	Smoke seals free of paint so they can work.

Full details on our intumescent & smoke seal replacement page.

Why Newmarket clients choose us

Priced door by door

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

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Newmarket and Cambridgeshire.

Booked around you

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

Fire safety law that applies in Newmarket

Buildings in Newmarket 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.

What will it cost in Newmarket?

Guide prices for fire door seal replacements in Newmarket start from £145 per visit; typical rates are £45–£110 per door, ex VAT. Get a guide price for your Newmarket building.

Common questions in Newmarket

Does regulation 10 apply to buildings in Newmarket?

Yes, if the building is a multi-occupied residential building with storeys over 11 metres. Newmarket is in England, so the quarterly communal door checks and annual flat entrance door checks apply to those buildings.

How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Newmarket?

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.

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 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.