County Durham · DH8

Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Consett

Consett landlords, managing agents and facilities teams can book fire door seal replacements with straightforward reports and fixed prices.

In short: 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.

Town: Consett
County / area: County Durham
County council: County Durham
Postcode district: DH8
Region: North East England
Population: Around 29,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Stanley (9 km)

Where fire doors matter most in Consett

Consett has its share of converted buildings and older doors of unknown origin, where an inspection records what evidence exists. Reports for Consett buildings keep the same door references from one visit to the next.

What you get in Consett

Old seals removed cleanly from the groove
Threshold or drop-down seals where smoke control is required
Seals on hanging, closing and head edges, and meeting stiles on pairs
Gap readings checked so new seals can work
Survey of the seal type, size and position for each door

Continuity	No breaks, overlaps or missing lengths.
Paint	Smoke seals free of paint so they can work.
Size	Width and position match the door's evidence and gap.

Full details on our intumescent & smoke seal replacement page.

Why Consett clients choose us

Priced door by door

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

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Consett and County Durham.

Same report everywhere

Whether your building is in Consett or across the country, the report format, defect grading and pricing are the same.

Which fire door rules apply in Consett?

Consett 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.

What will it cost in Consett?

In Consett, fire door seal replacements typically cost £45–£110 per door ex VAT, with visits from £145. Get a guide price for your Consett building.

Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Consett: 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.

How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Consett?

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.

Does regulation 10 apply to buildings in Consett?

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