Scotland
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Dumfries & Galloway
We provide fire door seal replacements across Dumfries & Galloway, 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
- Dumfries & Galloway
- Region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- DG
- Towns listed
- 1
- Local authorities
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Fire safety law
- Scotland: Fire (Scotland) Act 2005
Included as standard across Dumfries & Galloway
- Survey of the seal type, size and position for each door
- Intumescent-only or combined intumescent and smoke seals as required
- Old seals removed cleanly from the groove
- Threshold or drop-down seals where smoke control is required
- Gap readings checked so new seals can work
- Seals on hanging, closing and head edges, and meeting stiles on pairs
How does it work in Dumfries & Galloway?
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.
Which fire door rules apply in Dumfries & Galloway?
Fire doors in Dumfries & Galloway 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
Guide prices in Dumfries & Galloway
Typical Dumfries & Galloway prices: £45–£110 per door (ex VAT). Minimum visit from £145.
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement by town in Dumfries & Galloway
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Dumfries & Galloway: 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.
What is the difference between an intumescent strip and a smoke seal?
An intumescent strip expands in heat to seal the gap during a fire. A smoke seal, often a brush or blade, blocks cold smoke at lower temperatures. Smoke control doors, marked with an S such as FD30S, need both.
Does regulation 10 apply in Dumfries & Galloway?
No. Dumfries & Galloway 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.
Do you cover the area around Dumfries & Galloway?
Yes. As well as Dumfries & Galloway itself we cover nearby towns including Dumfries, nearby towns and surrounding villages.