Dorset · BH2

Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Bournemouth

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

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. We use the same method for buildings in Bournemouth.

Town: Bournemouth
County / area: Dorset
Local authority: Bournemouth
Postcode district: BH2
Region: South West England
Population: Around 160,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Christchurch (7 km)

Fire doors in Bournemouth's buildings

Sea air is hard on hardware: corroded hinges and closers are a common fire door fault in coastal towns such as Bournemouth. For fire door seal replacements, we group Bournemouth visits with nearby buildings wherever possible to keep your price down.

What's included in Bournemouth?

Gap readings checked so new seals can work
Threshold or drop-down seals where smoke control is required
Old seals removed cleanly from the groove
Seals on hanging, closing and head edges, and meeting stiles on pairs
Intumescent-only or combined intumescent and smoke seals as 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.

Why book with us in Bournemouth?

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Bournemouth and Dorset.

Priced door by door

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

Same report everywhere

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

England fire safety law in Bournemouth

Bournemouth 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.

Prices in Bournemouth

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

Bournemouth FAQs

Do you work in occupied buildings in Bournemouth?

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

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.

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.

Which fire safety law applies in Bournemouth?

Bournemouth 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.