Scotland
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Argyll & Bute
We provide fire door seal replacements across Argyll & Bute, with the same report format and pricing as everywhere else we work.
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement: Intumescent seals are strips set into the edge of a fire door or its frame that expand when heated to close the gap around the door. Smoke seals, usually brush or fin seals, block cold smoke before the intumescent reacts. Both are part of the door's tested performance.
- Area
- Argyll & Bute
- Region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- G, PA
- Towns listed
- Whole area covered
- Local authorities
- Argyll and Bute
- Fire safety law
- Scotland: Fire (Scotland) Act 2005
What's included in Argyll & Bute?
- Threshold or drop-down seals where smoke control is required
- Gap readings checked so new seals can work
- Intumescent-only or combined intumescent and smoke seals as required
- Survey of the seal type, size and position for each door
- Seals on hanging, closing and head edges, and meeting stiles on pairs
- Old seals removed cleanly from the groove
How does it work in Argyll & Bute?
Identify
We confirm the seal type and size the door needs.
Remove
Old or damaged seals are removed and grooves cleaned.
Fit
New seals are fitted in continuous lengths, mitred at the head.
Check
The door is closed and checked for binding or gaps.
What the law requires in Argyll & Bute
Argyll & Bute 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.
- 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 Argyll & Bute?
Typical Argyll & Bute prices: £45–£110 per door (ex VAT). Minimum visit from £145.
Coverage in Argyll & Bute
We cover every part of Argyll & Bute, including the postcode districts G84, PA20, PA21, PA22, PA23, PA24, PA25, PA26, PA27, PA28, PA29, PA30, PA31, PA32, PA33, PA34, PA35, PA36, PA37, PA38, PA41, PA42, PA43, PA44 and more. Visits are grouped by district to keep travel costs down.
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Argyll & Bute: questions
Can I just stick new seals over the old ones?
No. Seals should be fitted into the groove after the old seal is removed, in the size and type the door was tested with.
Will new seals fix a door with big gaps?
No. Seals only work within the gap they were tested with. Gaps outside tolerance need the door adjusting first.
Which fire safety law applies in Argyll & Bute?
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 Argyll & Bute?
Yes. As well as Argyll & Bute itself we cover nearby towns including nearby towns, surrounding villages and rural areas.