Greater London · UB3

Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Hayes

From the UB3 district outwards, we cover Hayes and neighbouring towns such as Southall and Heston for fire door seal replacements.

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: Hayes
County / area: Greater London
Postcode district: UB3
Region: London
Population: Around 94,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Southall (4 km)

Typical buildings in Hayes

Buildings in Hayes range from post-war council blocks to new-build towers and converted Victorian houses split into flats, each with its own fire door issues. Hayes jobs start with a short call to agree access, followed by a fixed price in writing.

Included as standard in Hayes

Threshold or drop-down seals where smoke control is required
Gap readings checked so new seals can work
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 Hayes?

Same report everywhere

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

Booked around you

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

Records you can use

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

Which fire door rules apply in Hayes?

Hayes 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.

What will it cost in Hayes?

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

Questions from Hayes clients

Does regulation 10 apply to buildings in Hayes?

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

How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Hayes?

It depends on the number of doors and access. Tell us what you need and we will give you the earliest date when you call, and confirm it in writing.

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.