Edinburgh & the Lothians · EH54

Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Livingston

We provide fire door gap adjustments for buildings in Livingston and the EH54 postcode district, from single doors to whole blocks and estates.

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 Livingston.

Town: Livingston
County / area: Edinburgh & the Lothians
Local authority: West Lothian
Postcode district: EH54
Region: Scotland
Population: Around 57,000 people
Fire safety law: Scotland: Fire (Scotland) Act 2005
Nearest town: Bathgate (8 km)

What kind of buildings in Livingston need fire door work?

Care homes, schools and small residential blocks are typical Livingston buildings with fire doors to look after. Reports for Livingston buildings keep the same door references from one visit to the next.

What you get in Livingston

Gap readings at head, hinge side, closing side and threshold
Hardwood lippings fitted to narrow leaves where the evidence allows
Hinges re-packed or replaced where the leaf has dropped
Frame adjustment or re-fixing where the frame has moved
Final readings recorded for the door's file

Cause	Dropped hinges, warping or frame movement fixed, not masked.
Edges	Usually 2–4 mm at head and edges unless the evidence says otherwise.
Threshold	Under-door gap suited to the door; tighter on smoke control doors.

Full details on our fire door gap adjustment page.

How we work in Livingston

Photos of every defect

You get photographs of every defect found in Livingston, linked to a door reference you can find again.

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Livingston and Edinburgh & the Lothians.

Booked around you

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

Which fire door rules apply in Livingston?

Scottish law applies in Livingston: 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 Livingston?

Typical Livingston prices: £90–£260 per door (ex VAT). Minimum visit from £145. Get a guide price for your Livingston building.

Livingston FAQs

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.

How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Livingston?

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.

Does regulation 10 apply in Livingston?

No. Livingston 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.