Scotland
Fire Door Replacement in Edinburgh & the Lothians
Managing buildings across Edinburgh & the Lothians? We cover fire door replacements in Edinburgh, Livingston, Musselburgh and the rest of the county with one point of contact.
Fire Door Replacement: Fire door replacement means removing a door that can no longer be repaired to its certified standard, or that was never a fire door, and installing a new fire-resisting doorset in its place.
- Area
- Edinburgh & the Lothians
- Region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- EH
- Towns listed
- 4
- Local authorities
- City of Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian, West Lothian
- Fire safety law
- Scotland: Fire (Scotland) Act 2005
What every job in Edinburgh & the Lothians includes
- Phased work so each escape route stays usable
- Removal and disposal of the old leaf and frame
- Frame-to-wall gaps sealed and recorded
- Ironmongery and signage fitted to suit
- Making good to the wall and architraves
- New doorset matched to the required rating and use
How does it work in Edinburgh & the Lothians?
Confirm
We check each door marked for replacement really needs it.
Order
Doorsets are measured and ordered to the required rating and finish.
Replace
Old doors are removed and new doorsets fitted, usually within a day per opening.
Record
Each new door is photographed and logged with its product evidence.
Which fire door rules apply in Edinburgh & the Lothians?
Fire doors in Edinburgh & the Lothians sit under Scotland's own regime, the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005, rather than the English regulation 10 schedule; many factors still run quarterly checks as good practice.
- 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 Edinburgh & the Lothians?
Typical Edinburgh & the Lothians prices: £800–£1,900 per door (ex VAT). Minimum visit from £800.
Fire Door Replacement by town in Edinburgh & the Lothians
- Fire Door Replacement in Bathgate
- Fire Door Replacement in Edinburgh
- Fire Door Replacement in Livingston
- Fire Door Replacement in Musselburgh
Fire Door Replacement in Edinburgh & the Lothians: questions
What happens to the old doors?
They are removed from site and disposed of responsibly.
When should a fire door be replaced rather than repaired?
When the leaf or frame is too damaged to repair within what its test evidence allows, when there is no evidence it is a fire door, or when the repair would cost more than a new doorset.
Which fire safety law applies in Edinburgh & the Lothians?
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.
Do you cover the area around Edinburgh & the Lothians?
Yes. As well as Edinburgh & the Lothians itself we cover nearby towns including Edinburgh, Livingston and Musselburgh.