South West England · England
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Devon
Managing buildings across Devon? We cover fire door seal replacements in Plymouth, Exeter, Paignton and the rest of the county with one point of contact.
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
- Devon
- Region
- South West England
- Postcode areas
- EX, PL, TQ
- Towns listed
- 11
- Local authorities
- Devon, Plymouth, Torbay
- Fire safety law
- England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
What's included in Devon?
- Survey of the seal type, size and position for each door
- Seals on hanging, closing and head edges, and meeting stiles on pairs
- Threshold or drop-down seals where smoke control is required
- Gap readings checked so new seals can work
- Old seals removed cleanly from the groove
- Intumescent-only or combined intumescent and smoke seals as required
How does it work in Devon?
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 Devon
Devon 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.
- 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 Devon?
Typical Devon prices: £45–£110 per door (ex VAT). Minimum visit from £145.
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement by town in Devon
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Barnstaple
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Bideford
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Exeter
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Exmouth
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Heavitree
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Newton Abbot
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Paignton
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Plymouth
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Plymstock
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Tiverton
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Torquay
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Devon: questions
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.
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.
Which fire safety law applies in Devon?
Devon 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 Devon?
Yes. As well as Devon itself we cover nearby towns including Plymouth, Exeter and Paignton.