Scotland
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in the Highlands & Islands
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement throughout the Highlands & Islands, 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
- Highlands & Islands
- Region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- AB, HS, IV, KW, PH, ZE
- Towns listed
- 2
- Local authorities
- Eilean Siar, Highland, Moray, Orkney Islands, Shetland Islands
- Fire safety law
- Scotland: Fire (Scotland) Act 2005
What's included in the Highlands & Islands?
- Intumescent-only or combined intumescent and smoke seals as required
- Seals on hanging, closing and head edges, and meeting stiles on pairs
- Threshold or drop-down seals where smoke control is required
- Survey of the seal type, size and position for each door
- Old seals removed cleanly from the groove
- Gap readings checked so new seals can work
How does it work in the Highlands & Islands?
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 the Highlands & Islands?
Scottish law applies in the Highlands & Islands: the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the 2006 regulations cover relevant premises, and new or altered doors follow the Scottish building standards.
- 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 the Highlands & Islands
Guide prices for fire door seal replacements in the Highlands & Islands start from £145 per visit; typical rates are £45–£110 per door, ex VAT.
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement by town in the Highlands & Islands
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in the Highlands & Islands: questions
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.
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.
Which fire safety law applies in the Highlands & Islands?
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 the Highlands & Islands?
Yes. Inspections and repairs in the Highlands & Islands can be carried out in occupied flats, schools, care homes and workplaces, with doors kept closable at all times.