West Midlands · B91

Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Solihull

Looking for a fire door seal replacement in Solihull? We inspect, repair and replace fire doors across Solihull and surrounding parts of the West Midlands, with a door-by-door report and every remedial item priced separately.

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: Solihull
County / area: West Midlands
Local authority: Solihull
Postcode district: B91
Region: West Midlands
Population: Around 130,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Shirley (3 km)

Where fire doors matter most in Solihull

Buildings in Solihull range from 1960s flats to new-build apartment schemes, plus care homes, schools and retail units with stock rooms and stair doors. Solihull jobs start with a short call to agree access, followed by a fixed price in writing.

What you get in Solihull

Old seals removed cleanly from the groove
Survey of the seal type, size and position for each door
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

Continuity	No breaks, overlaps or missing lengths.
Paint	Smoke seals free of paint so they can work.
Type	Intumescent only or combined with a smoke seal, to suit the door's rating.

Full details on our intumescent & smoke seal replacement page.

What to expect in Solihull

Same report everywhere

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

Priced door by door

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

Records you can use

PDF and spreadsheet records for every Solihull building, ready for your fire risk assessor.

Which fire door rules apply in Solihull?

As Solihull is in England, responsible persons must maintain fire doors under the Fire Safety Order 2005, give residents fire door information in buildings with two or more flats, and run regulation 10 checks where a storey is over 11 metres.

How much do fire door seal replacements cost in Solihull?

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

Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Solihull: 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 you price remedial work in Solihull from another company's report?

Yes. Send the report and we will price each line for your building in Solihull, or revisit specific doors if the report lacks detail.

Which fire safety law applies in Solihull?

Solihull 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.

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.