South West England · England
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Cornwall
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement throughout Cornwall: from Redruth to Falmouth, every door is inspected, photographed and logged, and remedial work is priced door by door.
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
- Cornwall
- Region
- South West England
- Postcode areas
- EX, PL, TR
- Towns listed
- 6
- Local authorities
- Cornwall, Isles of Scilly
- Fire safety law
- England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Included as standard across Cornwall
- Gap readings checked so new seals can work
- Intumescent-only or combined intumescent and smoke seals as required
- Threshold or drop-down seals where smoke control is required
- Survey of the seal type, size and position for each door
- Seals on hanging, closing and head edges, and meeting stiles on pairs
- Old seals removed cleanly from the groove
How does it work in Cornwall?
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.
England fire safety law across Cornwall
As Cornwall is in England, responsible persons must maintain fire doors under the Fire Safety Order 2005, give residents fire door information in buildings with two or more flats, and run regulation 10 checks where a storey is 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 Cornwall?
In Cornwall, fire door seal replacements typically cost £45–£110 per door ex VAT, with visits from £145.
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement by town in Cornwall
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Camborne
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Falmouth
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Newquay
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Redruth
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in St Austell
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Truro
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Cornwall: 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.
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.
Which fire safety law applies in Cornwall?
Cornwall 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 cover the area around Cornwall?
Yes. As well as Cornwall itself we cover nearby towns including Redruth, Falmouth and St Austell.