West Midlands · England
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Worcestershire
Across Worcestershire, from Worcester 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
- Worcestershire
- Region
- West Midlands
- Postcode areas
- B, DY, WR
- Towns listed
- 8
- Local authorities
- Worcestershire
- Fire safety law
- England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
What every job in Worcestershire includes
- Survey of the seal type, size and position for each door
- Old seals removed cleanly from the groove
- Threshold or drop-down seals where smoke control is required
- Gap readings checked so new seals can work
- Seals on hanging, closing and head edges, and meeting stiles on pairs
- Intumescent-only or combined intumescent and smoke seals as required
How does it work in Worcestershire?
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 Worcestershire buildings
As Worcestershire 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 Worcestershire?
Typical Worcestershire prices: £45–£110 per door (ex VAT). Minimum visit from £145.
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement by town in Worcestershire
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Bromsgrove
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Droitwich
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Evesham
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Great Malvern
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Kidderminster
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Redditch
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Stourport-on-Severn
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Worcester
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Worcestershire: 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 Worcestershire?
Worcestershire 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 Worcestershire?
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.