Kent · CT1

Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Canterbury

Responsible persons in Canterbury 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.

Town: Canterbury
County / area: Kent
County council: Kent
Postcode district: CT1
Region: South East England
Population: Around 55,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Whitstable (10 km)

What kind of buildings in Canterbury need fire door work?

With a large student population, Canterbury has plenty of HMOs and halls, where wedged doors and disconnected closers are common problems. Where a Canterbury building has had a recent fire risk assessment, send it over and we will price against its actions.

What happens on site in Canterbury?

Intumescent-only or combined intumescent and smoke seals as required
Old seals removed cleanly from the groove
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

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.

How we work in Canterbury

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Canterbury and Kent.

Priced door by door

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

Photos of every defect

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

Fire door law for Canterbury buildings

Buildings in Canterbury 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.

Canterbury guide prices

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

Common questions in Canterbury

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 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.

How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Canterbury?

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.

Which fire safety law applies in Canterbury?

Canterbury 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.