Scotland
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Glasgow
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement throughout Glasgow, scheduled by postcode district to keep travel costs 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
- Glasgow
- Region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- G
- Towns listed
- 1
- Local authorities
- Glasgow City
- Fire safety law
- Scotland: Fire (Scotland) Act 2005
What's included in Glasgow?
- Seals on hanging, closing and head edges, and meeting stiles on pairs
- Survey of the seal type, size and position for each door
- 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
- Threshold or drop-down seals where smoke control is required
How does it work in Glasgow?
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 Glasgow?
Glasgow 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
Prices across Glasgow
In Glasgow, fire door seal replacements typically cost £45–£110 per door ex VAT, with visits from £145.
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement by town in Glasgow
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Glasgow: questions
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.
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.
Does regulation 10 apply in Glasgow?
No. Glasgow 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.
How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Glasgow?
It depends on the number of doors and access. Tell us what you need and we will give you the earliest date when you call, and confirm it in writing.