Scotland
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Edinburgh & the Lothians
Book fire door seal replacements anywhere in Edinburgh & the Lothians: we schedule visits by postcode district to keep travel, and your price, down.
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
- 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
- Gap readings checked so new seals can work
- Old seals removed cleanly from the groove
- Intumescent-only or combined intumescent and smoke seals as required
- Survey of the seal type, size and position for each door
- Threshold or drop-down seals where smoke control is required
- Seals on hanging, closing and head edges, and meeting stiles on pairs
How does it work in Edinburgh & the Lothians?
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 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
Prices across Edinburgh & the Lothians
In Edinburgh & the Lothians, fire door seal replacements typically cost £45–£110 per door ex VAT, with visits from £145.
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement by town in Edinburgh & the Lothians
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Bathgate
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Edinburgh
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Livingston
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Musselburgh
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Edinburgh & the Lothians: 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 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 work in occupied buildings in Edinburgh & the Lothians?
Yes. Inspections and repairs in Edinburgh & the Lothians can be carried out in occupied flats, schools, care homes and workplaces, with doors kept closable at all times.