Yorkshire and the Humber · England
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in North Yorkshire
Managing buildings across North Yorkshire? We cover fire door seal replacements in York, Middlesbrough, Harrogate and the rest of the county with one point of contact.
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
- North Yorkshire
- Region
- Yorkshire and the Humber
- Postcode areas
- BD, DL, HG, LS, TS, YO
- Towns listed
- 6
- Local authorities
- Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, Redcar and Cleveland, York
- Fire safety law
- England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Included as standard across North Yorkshire
- Intumescent-only or combined intumescent and smoke seals as required
- Gap readings checked so new seals can work
- Threshold or drop-down seals where smoke control is required
- Survey of the seal type, size and position for each door
- Seals on hanging, closing and head edges, and meeting stiles on pairs
- Old seals removed cleanly from the groove
How does it work in North Yorkshire?
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.
Fire door law for North Yorkshire buildings
Buildings in North Yorkshire 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.
- 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 North Yorkshire
Guide prices for fire door seal replacements in North Yorkshire start from £145 per visit; typical rates are £45–£110 per door, ex VAT.
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement by town in North Yorkshire
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Harrogate
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Middlesbrough
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Redcar
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Scarborough
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Selby
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in York
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in North Yorkshire: questions
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.
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.
Which fire safety law applies in North Yorkshire?
North Yorkshire 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 North Yorkshire?
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.