Stirling, Falkirk & Clackmannanshire · FK1

Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Falkirk

Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Falkirk, Stirling, Falkirk & Clackmannanshire: every door logged, photographed and graded, with a clear price for anything that needs putting right.

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: Falkirk
County / area: Stirling, Falkirk & Clackmannanshire
Local authority: Falkirk
Postcode district: FK1
Region: Scotland
Population: Around 35,000 people
Fire safety law: Scotland: Fire (Scotland) Act 2005
Nearest town: Alloa (13 km)

Fire doors in Falkirk's buildings

Falkirk has its share of converted buildings and older doors of unknown origin, where an inspection records what evidence exists. For fire door gap adjustments, we group Falkirk visits with nearby buildings wherever possible to keep your price down.

What happens on site in Falkirk?

Frame adjustment or re-fixing where the frame has moved
Gap readings at head, hinge side, closing side and threshold
Hinges re-packed or replaced where the leaf has dropped
Hardwood lippings fitted to narrow leaves where the evidence allows
Threshold gaps corrected or drop seals fitted on smoke control doors

Cause	Dropped hinges, warping or frame movement fixed, not masked.
Pairs	Meeting stiles on double doors within tolerance and aligned.
Threshold	Under-door gap suited to the door; tighter on smoke control doors.

Full details on our fire door gap adjustment page.

Why Falkirk clients choose us

Priced door by door

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

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Falkirk and Stirling, Falkirk & Clackmannanshire.

Booked around you

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

Which fire door rules apply in Falkirk?

Falkirk 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.

How much do fire door gap adjustments cost in Falkirk?

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

Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Falkirk: questions

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 Falkirk?

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 Falkirk?

No. Falkirk 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.