Devon · EX31

Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Barnstaple

Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Barnstaple, Devon: every door logged, photographed and graded, with a clear price for anything that needs putting right.

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: Barnstaple
County / area: Devon
County council: Devon
Postcode district: EX31
Region: South West England
Population: Around 32,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Bideford (13 km)

Where fire doors matter most in Barnstaple

Barnstaple has its share of converted buildings and older doors of unknown origin, where an inspection records what evidence exists. Barnstaple jobs start with a short call to agree access, followed by a fixed price in writing.

What you get in Barnstaple

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

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

Full details on our intumescent & smoke seal replacement page.

What to expect in Barnstaple

Priced door by door

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

Records you can use

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

Same report everywhere

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

England fire safety law in Barnstaple

Buildings in Barnstaple fall under English fire safety law: the Fire Safety Order 2005 requires fire doors to be maintained, and in multi-occupied residential buildings over 11 metres regulation 10 sets quarterly and annual checks.

Prices in Barnstaple

Typical Barnstaple prices: £45–£110 per door (ex VAT). Minimum visit from £145. Get a guide price for your Barnstaple building.

Questions from Barnstaple clients

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.

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.

Does regulation 10 apply to buildings in Barnstaple?

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

Do you work in occupied buildings in Barnstaple?

Yes. Inspections and repairs in Barnstaple can be carried out in occupied flats, schools, care homes and workplaces, with doors kept closable at all times.