Devon · EX1

Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Heavitree

Whether it is a block of flats, a school or a care home in Heavitree, our fire door seal replacements follow the same door-by-door method and report format.

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: Heavitree
County / area: Devon
County council: Devon
Postcode district: EX1
Region: South West England
Population: Around 22,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Exeter (2 km)

Where fire doors matter most in Heavitree

Heavitree has its share of converted buildings and older doors of unknown origin, where an inspection records what evidence exists. For fire door seal replacements, we group Heavitree visits with nearby buildings wherever possible to keep your price down.

What our fire door seal replacement covers in Heavitree

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

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

Full details on our intumescent & smoke seal replacement page.

Why book with us in Heavitree?

Records you can use

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

Photos of every defect

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

Same report everywhere

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

England fire safety law in Heavitree

Buildings in Heavitree 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.

How much do fire door seal replacements cost in Heavitree?

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

Heavitree FAQs

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.

Can you price remedial work in Heavitree from another company's report?

Yes. Send the report and we will price each line for your building in Heavitree, or revisit specific doors if the report lacks detail.

Does regulation 10 apply to buildings in Heavitree?

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

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.