Dorset · BH6

Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Christchurch

We provide fire door seal replacements for buildings in Christchurch and the BH6 postcode district, from single doors to whole blocks and estates.

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: Christchurch
County / area: Dorset
Local authority: Bournemouth
Postcode district: BH6
Region: South West England
Population: Around 31,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Bournemouth (7 km)

Typical buildings in Christchurch

Sea air is hard on hardware: corroded hinges and closers are a common fire door fault in coastal towns such as Christchurch. Reports for Christchurch buildings keep the same door references from one visit to the next.

What's included in Christchurch?

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
Survey of the seal type, size and position for each door
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.
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 Christchurch

Photos of every defect

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

Records you can use

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

One contact

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

Fire door law for Christchurch buildings

As Christchurch is in England, responsible persons must maintain fire doors under the Fire Safety Order 2005, give residents fire door information in buildings with two or more flats, and run regulation 10 checks where a storey is over 11 metres.

Prices in Christchurch

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

Christchurch FAQs

Which fire safety law applies in Christchurch?

Christchurch 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.

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.

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.

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

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