Devon · EX4

Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Exeter

Exeter 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: Exeter
County / area: Devon
County council: Devon
Postcode district: EX4
Region: South West England
Population: Around 130,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Heavitree (2 km)

Typical Exeter fire door jobs

Halls and shared houses in Exeter are easiest to inspect between tenancies, when bedroom doors can be repaired without disturbing residents. Exeter jobs start with a short call to agree access, followed by a fixed price in writing.

Included as standard in Exeter

Intumescent-only or combined intumescent and smoke seals as required
Survey of the seal type, size and position for each door
Gap readings checked so new seals can work
Old seals removed cleanly from the groove
Threshold or drop-down seals where smoke control is required

Continuity	No breaks, overlaps or missing lengths.
Type	Intumescent only or combined with a smoke seal, to suit the door's rating.
Paint	Smoke seals free of paint so they can work.

Full details on our intumescent & smoke seal replacement page.

Why book with us in Exeter?

Same report everywhere

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

Photos of every defect

You get photographs of every defect found in Exeter, linked to a door reference you can find again.

Booked around you

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

Which fire door rules apply in Exeter?

Buildings in Exeter 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.

What will it cost in Exeter?

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

Exeter FAQs

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.

Does regulation 10 apply to buildings in Exeter?

Yes, if the building is a multi-occupied residential building with storeys over 11 metres. Exeter 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 Exeter?

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

Can intumescent strips be painted?

Brush and fin smoke seals should never be painted, because paint stops them working. Some intumescent strips tolerate a light coat, but the safest rule is to mask all seals before decorating and replace any that have been painted.