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South East England · England

Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Kent

Across Kent, from Saint Peters to smaller towns and villages, we carry out fire door seal replacements for landlords, housing providers, schools and businesses.

Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement: 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.

Area
Kent
Region
South East England
Postcode areas
BR, CT, DA, ME, TN
Towns listed
24
Local authorities
Kent, Medway
Fire safety law
England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m

What's included in Kent?

  • Survey of the seal type, size and position for each door
  • 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
  • Threshold or drop-down seals where smoke control is required
  • Gap readings checked so new seals can work

How does it work in Kent?

  1. Identify

    We confirm the seal type and size the door needs.

  2. Remove

    Old or damaged seals are removed and grooves cleaned.

  3. Fit

    New seals are fitted in continuous lengths, mitred at the head.

  4. Check

    The door is closed and checked for binding or gaps.

England fire safety law across Kent

Kent 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.

  • Fire Safety Order 2005: fire doors must be maintained (article 17)
  • Fire Safety Act 2021: flat entrance doors are within scope
  • Regulation 10: quarterly communal checks and annual flat door checks above 11 m
  • Building Safety Act 2022: stronger record keeping and information duties

Guide prices in Kent

Typical Kent prices: £45–£110 per door (ex VAT). Minimum visit from £145.

Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement by town in Kent

Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Kent: questions

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 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.

Which fire safety law applies in Kent?

Kent 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.

How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Kent?

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.

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Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Kent

Missing, damaged or painted seals replaced with strips that suit the door's rating and gaps.

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