Highlands & Islands · IV30

Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Elgin

We provide fire door gap adjustments for buildings in Elgin and the IV30 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.

Town: Elgin
County / area: Highlands & Islands
Local authority: Moray
Postcode district: IV30
Region: Scotland
Population: Around 25,000 people
Fire safety law: Scotland: Fire (Scotland) Act 2005
Nearest town: Inverness (57 km)

Fire doors in Elgin's buildings

In Elgin fire door work tends to be smaller sites: flats above shops, small blocks, surgeries, pubs with rooms and care homes. Elgin jobs start with a short call to agree access, followed by a fixed price in writing.

Included as standard in Elgin

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

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

Full details on our fire door gap adjustment page.

How we work in Elgin

Priced door by door

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

Records you can use

PDF and spreadsheet records for every Elgin building, ready for your fire risk assessor.

Same report everywhere

Whether your building is in Elgin or across the country, the report format, defect grading and pricing are the same.

Which fire door rules apply in Elgin?

Elgin is in Scotland, where fire safety duties come from the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006. Regulation 10 is English law, but regular documented checks are still good practice.

What will it cost in Elgin?

Guide prices for fire door gap adjustments in Elgin start from £145 per visit; typical rates are £90–£260 per door, ex VAT. Get a guide price for your Elgin building.

Elgin FAQs

Does regulation 10 apply in Elgin?

No. Elgin 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.

Can you fix a big gap with a thicker intumescent strip?

Not as a general rule. Seals are tested for a particular gap; using oversized seals to hide a poor fit is not a reliable repair.

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.

How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Elgin?

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.