Dundee & Angus · DD11

Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Arbroath

Responsible persons in Arbroath can book fire door gap adjustments with clear reports, useful photos and itemised prices.

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. We use the same method for buildings in Arbroath.

Town: Arbroath
County / area: Dundee & Angus
Local authority: Angus
Postcode district: DD11
Region: Scotland
Population: Around 24,000 people
Fire safety law: Scotland: Fire (Scotland) Act 2005
Nearest town: Dundee (26 km)

What kind of buildings in Arbroath need fire door work?

Seafront blocks of flats, care homes and hospitality buildings make up much of the building stock with fire doors in Arbroath. Reports for Arbroath buildings keep the same door references from one visit to the next.

What you get in Arbroath

Hardwood lippings fitted to narrow leaves where the evidence allows
Final readings recorded for the door's file
Gap readings at head, hinge side, closing side and threshold
Threshold gaps corrected or drop seals fitted on smoke control doors
Hinges re-packed or replaced where the leaf has dropped

Pairs	Meeting stiles on double doors within tolerance and aligned.
Edges	Usually 2–4 mm at head and edges unless the evidence says otherwise.
Cause	Dropped hinges, warping or frame movement fixed, not masked.

Full details on our fire door gap adjustment page.

What to expect in Arbroath

Booked around you

Visits in Arbroath are booked around residents, pupils or patients, including early, late and weekend slots by arrangement.

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Arbroath and Dundee & Angus.

Priced door by door

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

Fire safety law that applies in Arbroath

Scottish law applies in Arbroath: the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the 2006 regulations cover relevant premises, and new or altered doors follow the Scottish building standards.

How much do fire door gap adjustments cost in Arbroath?

In Arbroath, fire door gap adjustments typically cost £90–£260 per door ex VAT, with visits from £145. Get a guide price for your Arbroath building.

Common questions in Arbroath

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.

Does regulation 10 apply in Arbroath?

No. Arbroath is in Scotland, which has its own fire safety law. The Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 cover workplaces, HMOs and other non-domestic premises; common parts of private blocks of flats are largely outside them.

Do you cover the area around Arbroath?

Yes. As well as Arbroath itself we cover nearby towns including Dundee, Glenrothes and Perth.

What gap is allowed around a fire door?

Most guidance and manufacturers' evidence expect gaps of about 2 to 4 mm at the head and edges, with 3 mm as a practical target. The door's own certification or test evidence takes precedence if it states a different figure.