South West England · England
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Wiltshire
Across Wiltshire, from Swindon to smaller towns and villages, we carry out fire door seal replacements for landlords, housing providers, schools and businesses.
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
- Wiltshire
- Region
- South West England
- Postcode areas
- BA, SN, SP
- Towns listed
- 4
- Local authorities
- Swindon, Wiltshire
- Fire safety law
- England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
What's included in Wiltshire?
- Gap readings checked so new seals can work
- Intumescent-only or combined intumescent and smoke seals as 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
- Threshold or drop-down seals where smoke control is required
How does it work in Wiltshire?
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 Wiltshire
As Wiltshire 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.
- 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
How much does it cost in Wiltshire?
Guide prices for fire door seal replacements in Wiltshire start from £145 per visit; typical rates are £45–£110 per door, ex VAT.
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement by town in Wiltshire
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Chippenham
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Salisbury
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Swindon
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Trowbridge
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Wiltshire: 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.
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.
Which fire safety law applies in Wiltshire?
Wiltshire 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 work in occupied buildings in Wiltshire?
Yes. Inspections and repairs in Wiltshire can be carried out in occupied flats, schools, care homes and workplaces, with doors kept closable at all times.