Wales
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in West Glamorgan
Managing buildings across West Glamorgan? We cover fire door seal replacements in Swansea, Neath, Briton Ferry 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
- West Glamorgan
- Region
- Wales
- Postcode areas
- SA
- Towns listed
- 4
- Local authorities
- Neath Port Talbot, Swansea
- Fire safety law
- Wales: Fire Safety Order 2005
Included as standard across West Glamorgan
- Gap readings checked so new seals can work
- Old seals removed cleanly from the groove
- 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
- Threshold or drop-down seals where smoke control is required
How does it work in West Glamorgan?
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 West Glamorgan buildings
For buildings in West Glamorgan, Welsh law applies: the Fire Safety Order 2005 covers fire door maintenance, while the English regulation 10 schedule is followed only as good practice.
- Fire Safety Order 2005 applies in Wales
- Fire Safety Act 2021: flat entrance doors are within scope
- Regulation 10's fixed schedule is England-only
- Quarterly and annual checks still widely used as good practice
Guide prices in West Glamorgan
In West Glamorgan, fire door seal replacements typically cost £45–£110 per door ex VAT, with visits from £145.
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement by town in West Glamorgan
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Briton Ferry
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Gorseinon
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Neath
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Swansea
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in West Glamorgan: 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.
Does regulation 10 apply in West Glamorgan?
No. West Glamorgan is in Wales and regulation 10 is English law. The Fire Safety Order 2005 still requires fire doors to be maintained, and many Welsh landlords follow the same quarterly and annual routine as good practice.
Do you cover the area around West Glamorgan?
Yes. As well as West Glamorgan itself we cover nearby towns including Swansea, Neath and Briton Ferry.