Fire stopping and compartmentation · South West

Fire stopping and compartmentation in Torridge

We survey and repair fire compartmentation in social housing blocks in Torridge, with every penetration logged and photographed.

We take on fire stopping and compartmentation works in Torridge for housing associations (which own most social homes here) and supported housing providers, managing every trade ourselves and working to the timescales in your order. Most social homes in Torridge belong to housing associations after the council transferred its stock.

Torridge at a glance

Council: Torridge District Council
Region: South West
County: Devon
Council homes: Transferred to housing associations
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 68,719 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 1.02 (our estimate)

Council housing status from Housing Revenue Account records (MHCLG and the 2012 HRA list, updated for later transfers) and council publications, checked October 2026. Population: ONS 2020 mid-year estimate.

Who owns the social homes in Torridge?

Most social homes in Torridge are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. Torridge District Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.

What do we cover in Torridge?

Compartmentation surveys of risers, ceiling voids and roof spaces
Sealing service penetrations with tested systems
Cavity barriers and fire-rated batt systems
Fire-rated boarding and ceiling repairs
Fire dampers coordination with specialists

Fire stopping and compartmentation in a social home

How do we deliver it?

Each penetration is numbered, photographed before and after, and logged with the product used, so your building safety case has evidence rather than assurances.

Which rules apply in Torridge?

Under the Building Safety Act 2022, building work in higher-risk buildings (18 metres or 7 storeys and above, with at least two homes) needs Building Safety Regulator approval before it starts unless it is exempt; most repairs and like-for-like replacements are exempt, but heating systems, fuse boxes and glazing units are not. Approval can take up to eight weeks for existing buildings, so we build it into the programme.

Decent Homes Standard (England) · More about fire stopping and compartmentation works

What do fire stopping and compartmentation works cost in Torridge?

We price fire stopping and compartmentation works in Torridge after a survey rather than from a guide range, because the number and type of penetrations, access to risers and voids, and building height vary from block to block. Send us the details and we will arrange a visit.

Questions about fire stopping and compartmentation works in Torridge

Does Torridge District Council still own council homes?

Do you also work near Torridge?

Yes. We take on fire stopping and compartmentation works across the South West, including West Devon, North Devon, Mid Devon and Teignbridge, and in every other UK nation.

Can you take on fire stopping and compartmentation works in Torridge as a subcontractor?

Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Torridge can engage us as a tier-2 subcontractor for fire stopping and compartmentation works, working under their systems and their client's specification.