Isle of Wight · PO31

Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Cowes

We provide fire door seal replacements for buildings in Cowes and the PO31 postcode district, from single doors to whole blocks and estates.

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: Cowes
County / area: Isle of Wight
County council: Isle of Wight
Postcode district: PO31
Region: South East England
Population: Around 21,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Newport (Isle of Wight) (7 km)

What kind of buildings in Cowes need fire door work?

Cowes has its share of converted buildings and older doors of unknown origin, where an inspection records what evidence exists. Where a Cowes building has had a recent fire risk assessment, send it over and we will price against its actions.

What happens on site in Cowes?

Old seals removed cleanly from the groove
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
Threshold or drop-down seals where smoke control is required

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.

Why book with us in Cowes?

Same report everywhere

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

Records you can use

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

Booked around you

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

Which fire door rules apply in Cowes?

Buildings in Cowes 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 Cowes?

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

Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Cowes: questions

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.

Do you work in occupied buildings in Cowes?

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

Which fire safety law applies in Cowes?

Cowes 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 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.