County Down · BT23

Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Newtownards

Whether it is a block of flats, a school or a care home in Newtownards, 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 Newtownards.

Town: Newtownards
County / area: County Down
Local authority: Ards
Postcode district: BT23
Region: Northern Ireland
Population: Around 29,000 people
Fire safety law: NI: Fire and Rescue Services (NI) Order 2006
Nearest town: Bangor (8 km)

Fire doors in Newtownards's buildings

Village schools, community buildings and small care homes around Newtownards are typical of local fire door work. Reports for Newtownards buildings keep the same door references from one visit to the next.

Included as standard in Newtownards

Survey of the seal type, size and position for each door
Seals on hanging, closing and head edges, and meeting stiles on pairs
Intumescent-only or combined intumescent and smoke seals as required
Threshold or drop-down seals where smoke control is required
Gap readings checked so new seals can work

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

Full details on our intumescent & smoke seal replacement page.

What to expect in Newtownards

Booked around you

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

Records you can use

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

Priced door by door

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

Northern Ireland fire safety law in Newtownards

For buildings in Newtownards, the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 set the maintenance duty; the English regulation 10 schedule does not apply.

How much do fire door seal replacements cost in Newtownards?

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

Questions from Newtownards clients

How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Newtownards?

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.

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 Newtownards?

The Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 require fire safety measures, including fire doors, to be maintained.

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.