Northern Ireland
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in County Down
Our fire door seal replacements cover the whole of County Down, across local authorities including Ards, Banbridge, Castlereagh, Down, Newry and Mourne, North Down.
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
- County Down
- Region
- Northern Ireland
- Postcode areas
- BT
- Towns listed
- 3
- Local authorities
- Ards, Banbridge, Castlereagh, Down, Newry and Mourne, North Down
- Fire safety law
- NI: Fire and Rescue Services (NI) Order 2006
What's included in County Down?
- Threshold or drop-down seals where smoke control is required
- Intumescent-only or combined intumescent and smoke seals as required
- Survey of the seal type, size and position for each door
- Old seals removed cleanly from the groove
- Gap readings checked so new seals can work
- Seals on hanging, closing and head edges, and meeting stiles on pairs
How does it work in County Down?
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.
Northern Ireland fire safety law across County Down
For buildings in County Down, the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 set the maintenance duty; the English regulation 10 schedule does not apply.
- Fire and Rescue Services (NI) Order 2006
- Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010
- Regulation 10's fixed schedule is England-only
- Regular documented checks support the fire risk assessment
How much does it cost in County Down?
Guide prices for fire door seal replacements in County Down start from £145 per visit; typical rates are £45–£110 per door, ex VAT.
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement by town in County Down
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Bangor
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Newry
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Newtownards
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in County Down: 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.
Does regulation 10 apply in County Down?
No. County Down is in Northern Ireland, where the Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 apply.
Do you work in occupied buildings in County Down?
Yes. Inspections and repairs in County Down can be carried out in occupied flats, schools, care homes and workplaces, with doors kept closable at all times.