East Midlands · England
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Leicestershire
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement throughout Leicestershire: from Leicester to Loughborough, every door is inspected, photographed and logged, and remedial work is priced door by door.
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
- Leicestershire
- Region
- East Midlands
- Postcode areas
- CV, DE, LE
- Towns listed
- 7
- Local authorities
- Leicester, Leicestershire
- Fire safety law
- England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
What's included in Leicestershire?
- Gap readings checked so new seals can work
- Old seals removed cleanly from the groove
- Threshold or drop-down seals where smoke control is required
- Survey of the seal type, size and position for each door
- Intumescent-only or combined intumescent and smoke seals as required
- Seals on hanging, closing and head edges, and meeting stiles on pairs
How does it work in Leicestershire?
Identify
We confirm the seal type and size the door needs.
Remove
Old or damaged seals are removed and grooves cleaned.
Fit
New seals are fitted in continuous lengths, mitred at the head.
Check
The door is closed and checked for binding or gaps.
What the law requires in Leicestershire
Leicestershire 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 Leicestershire
In Leicestershire, fire door seal replacements typically cost £45–£110 per door ex VAT, with visits from £145.
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement by town in Leicestershire
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Coalville
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Hinckley
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Leicester
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Loughborough
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Melton Mowbray
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Oadby
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Wigston Magna
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Leicestershire: questions
Will new seals fix a door with big gaps?
No. Seals only work within the gap they were tested with. Gaps outside tolerance need the door adjusting first.
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 Leicestershire?
Leicestershire 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 Leicestershire?
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.