Herefordshire · HR1

Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Hereford

From the HR1 district outwards, we cover Hereford and neighbouring towns such as Great Malvern and Worcester 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: Hereford
County / area: Herefordshire
County council: Herefordshire
Postcode district: HR1
Region: West Midlands
Population: Around 60,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Great Malvern (27 km)

Fire doors in Hereford's buildings

Care homes, schools and small residential blocks are typical Hereford buildings with fire doors to look after. Where a Hereford building has had a recent fire risk assessment, send it over and we will price against its actions.

What happens on site in Hereford?

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

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 Hereford

Photos of every defect

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

Priced door by door

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

Booked around you

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

Fire safety law that applies in Hereford

Buildings in Hereford 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.

What will it cost in Hereford?

Guide prices for fire door seal replacements in Hereford start from £145 per visit; typical rates are £45–£110 per door, ex VAT. Get a guide price for your Hereford building.

Hereford FAQs

Does regulation 10 apply to buildings in Hereford?

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

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 Hereford from another company's report?

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

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.