Edinburgh & the Lothians · EH2

Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Edinburgh

Looking for a fire door seal replacement in Edinburgh? We inspect, repair and replace fire doors across Edinburgh and surrounding parts of Scotland, with a door-by-door report and every remedial item priced separately.

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. We use the same method for buildings in Edinburgh.

Town: Edinburgh
County / area: Edinburgh & the Lothians
Local authority: City of Edinburgh
Postcode district: EH2
Region: Scotland
Population: Around 510,000 people
Fire safety law: Scotland: Fire (Scotland) Act 2005
Nearest town: Musselburgh (9 km)

Typical buildings in Edinburgh

Edinburgh has purpose-built student blocks and shared houses alongside university, hospital and council buildings with long runs of corridor doors. Edinburgh jobs start with a short call to agree access, followed by a fixed price in writing.

What our fire door seal replacement covers in Edinburgh

Intumescent-only or combined intumescent and smoke seals as required
Threshold or drop-down seals where smoke control is required
Seals on hanging, closing and head edges, and meeting stiles on pairs
Gap readings checked so new seals can work
Survey of the seal type, size and position for each door

Continuity	No breaks, overlaps or missing lengths.
Size	Width and position match the door's evidence and gap.
Paint	Smoke seals free of paint so they can work.

Full details on our intumescent & smoke seal replacement page.

How we work in Edinburgh

Priced door by door

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

Booked around you

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

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Edinburgh and Scotland.

Fire safety law that applies in Edinburgh

Edinburgh 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 seal replacements cost in Edinburgh?

Typical Edinburgh prices: £45–£110 per door (ex VAT). Minimum visit from £145. Get a guide price for your Edinburgh building.

Questions from Edinburgh clients

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.

Do you cover the area around Edinburgh?

Yes. As well as Edinburgh itself we cover nearby towns including Musselburgh, Kirkcaldy and Dunfermline.

Does regulation 10 apply in Edinburgh?

No. Edinburgh 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.

Can intumescent strips be painted?

Brush and fin smoke seals should never be painted, because paint stops them working. Some intumescent strips tolerate a light coat, but the safest rule is to mask all seals before decorating and replace any that have been painted.