Oxfordshire · OX11

Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Didcot

From the OX11 district outwards, we cover Didcot and neighbouring towns such as Abingdon and Oxford for fire door seal replacements.

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. We use the same method for buildings in Didcot.

Town: Didcot
County / area: Oxfordshire
County council: Oxfordshire
Postcode district: OX11
Region: South East England
Population: Around 29,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Abingdon (7 km)

What kind of buildings in Didcot need fire door work?

Landlords in Didcot often have a few HMOs or flats to look after, and a single visit can cover all of them. Didcot jobs start with a short call to agree access, followed by a fixed price in writing.

What our fire door seal replacement covers in Didcot

Intumescent-only or combined intumescent and smoke seals as required
Gap readings checked so new seals can work
Seals on hanging, closing and head edges, and meeting stiles on pairs
Old seals removed cleanly from the groove
Survey of the seal type, size and position for each door

Paint	Smoke seals free of paint so they can work.
Size	Width and position match the door's evidence and gap.
Continuity	No breaks, overlaps or missing lengths.

Full details on our intumescent & smoke seal replacement page.

What to expect in Didcot

Priced door by door

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

Same report everywhere

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

Photos of every defect

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

Fire safety law that applies in Didcot

Buildings in Didcot 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.

Didcot guide prices

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

Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Didcot: 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.

Which fire safety law applies in Didcot?

Didcot 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.

Do you cover the area around Didcot?

Yes. As well as Didcot itself we cover nearby towns including Abingdon, Oxford and Thatcham.

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.