Scotland
Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Dundee & Angus
We provide fire door gap adjustments across Dundee & Angus, with the same report format and pricing as everywhere else we work.
Fire Door Gap Adjustment: Fire door gap adjustment is the work needed to bring the gaps between a fire door leaf and its frame, and under the door, back within the tolerance in the door's evidence, typically 2 to 4 mm around the edges.
- Area
- Dundee & Angus
- Region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- DD
- Towns listed
- 2
- Local authorities
- Angus, Dundee City
- Fire safety law
- Scotland: Fire (Scotland) Act 2005
What every job in Dundee & Angus includes
- Frame adjustment or re-fixing where the frame has moved
- Hardwood lippings fitted to narrow leaves where the evidence allows
- Hinges re-packed or replaced where the leaf has dropped
- Final readings recorded for the door's file
- Threshold gaps corrected or drop seals fitted on smoke control doors
- Gap readings at head, hinge side, closing side and threshold
How does it work in Dundee & Angus?
Measure
Gaps are measured at several points on every edge.
Diagnose
We identify why the gap has opened.
Correct
Hinges, leaf or frame are corrected using a method the door's evidence supports.
Re-measure
Final gap readings are recorded.
What the law requires in Dundee & Angus
Scottish law applies in Dundee & Angus: the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the 2006 regulations cover relevant premises, and new or altered doors follow the Scottish building standards.
- Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and 2006 regulations: workplaces, HMOs and other non-domestic premises
- Private blocks: common parts largely outside the Act; title deeds and Scottish Government guidance apply
- Scottish building standards for new and altered doors
- Regulation 10's fixed schedule is England-only
How much does it cost in Dundee & Angus?
Guide prices for fire door gap adjustments in Dundee & Angus start from £145 per visit; typical rates are £90–£260 per door, ex VAT.
Fire Door Gap Adjustment by town in Dundee & Angus
Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Dundee & Angus: questions
How big can the gap under a fire door be?
It depends on the door's evidence. Doors without smoke control often allow a larger threshold gap, sometimes up to around 8 to 10 mm, while smoke control doors usually need 3 mm or less or a tested drop seal.
Why do gaps open up over time?
Hinges wear and drop, frames shrink or move, leaves warp, and doors are sometimes planed after flooring changes. Each needs a different repair.
Which fire safety law applies in Dundee & Angus?
In Scotland, fire safety duties for workplaces, HMOs and other non-domestic premises come from the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006, with new work designed to the Scottish building standards.
How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Dundee & Angus?
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.