Greater London · RM12

Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Hornchurch

Responsible persons in Hornchurch can book fire door seal replacements with clear reports, useful photos and itemised prices.

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 Hornchurch.

Town: Hornchurch
County / area: Greater London
Postcode district: RM12
Region: London
Population: Around 25,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Romford (3 km)

What kind of buildings in Hornchurch need fire door work?

Hornchurch has a dense mix of high-rise flats, HMOs and commercial premises, so regulation 10 schedules and HMO bedroom doors are both common needs. For fire door seal replacements, we group Hornchurch visits with nearby buildings wherever possible to keep your price down.

What's included in Hornchurch?

Gap readings checked so new seals can work
Threshold or drop-down seals where smoke control is required
Intumescent-only or combined intumescent and smoke seals as required
Seals on hanging, closing and head edges, and meeting stiles on pairs
Survey of the seal type, size and position for each door

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.
Continuity	No breaks, overlaps or missing lengths.

Full details on our intumescent & smoke seal replacement page.

What to expect in Hornchurch

Photos of every defect

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

Priced door by door

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

Records you can use

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

Fire door law for Hornchurch buildings

Buildings in Hornchurch 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 Hornchurch?

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

Common questions in Hornchurch

Does regulation 10 apply to buildings in Hornchurch?

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

How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Hornchurch?

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.

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.