FD30 fire doors: our service in Paisley
Our FD30 fire doors service covers Paisley and the wider Renfrewshire & Inverclyde area. Every job starts with a survey of the openings, so the quote reflects your actual doors rather than a guess.
In and around Paisley, fire door work covers everything from care homes to family homes after loft conversions. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
For a mixed portfolio in Paisley, we can survey every FD30 opening in one visit and price leaf-only and doorset options side by side. Each FD30 leaf we supply for Paisley is sized for the opening, rather than trimmed beyond what its certification allows.
What does a correct FD30 installation include?
A typical timber FD30 leaf is around 44mm thick and hangs on at least three fire-tested hinges. The gaps between leaf and frame are set to the manufacturer's data, usually around 3mm. Intumescent strips, and smoke seals where needed, go in the frame or leaf edge as specified. The closer must pull the door shut and latch it from any angle. Every hole cut for a lock, latch or hinge is lined with intumescent material where the certification calls for it.
Then comes the part that is often skipped: sealing the gap between the frame and the wall with a tested material, as BS 8214:2026 now sets out in more detail.
Each installation includes:
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals to the certification
- Certified FD30 or FD30S leaf, or full doorset
- Overhead closer set to close and latch
- Frame-to-wall gap sealed with an evidenced material
Fire door law for Paisley properties
In Paisley, fire doors are specified against Scotland's Technical Handbooks (Section 2: Fire) under the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004, rather than Approved Document B. Duties in non-domestic premises come from the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006.
England's regulation 10 does not apply in Scotland. We follow the building's fire risk assessment and, where building work needs a warrant, the local authority's requirements.
Who needs FD30 fire doors in Paisley?
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Paisley can all commission FD30 fire doors from us. The usual settings are HMOs and schools, though single doors for care homes are just as welcome.
How a Paisley job runs
- Measure the opening, check the frame and confirm the rating needed
- Order a certified leaf or doorset to size, with matching components
- Remove the old door and assess the frame or structural opening
- Fix the frame and hang the leaf to the certified gap tolerances
- Fit seals, hinges, latch, closer and signage, then test close-and-latch
- Seal the frame-to-wall gap, make good and record the evidence
Prices for FD30 fire doors in Paisley
As a guide, budget £300–£600 for a leaf into a sound existing frame; £650–£1,300 for a doorset, ex VAT for FD30 fire doors. The figure for your Paisley building depends on the number of doors, the rating, the condition of the frames, finishes, hardware and access. We confirm a fixed price after the free survey.
Nearby areas we cover from Paisley
Beyond Paisley itself we also cover nearby towns such as Renfrew (5.1 km), Clydebank and Newton Mearns. The service, pricing and evidence are the same wherever you are.
Common questions
Is Paisley within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Paisley in Renfrewshire & Inverclyde and neighbouring towns such as Renfrew. There is no charge for the survey.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Paisley building?
Yes. Send it over and we can often price straight from it, then confirm on site. We report back against the same door references so you can close actions off.
How long does it take to fit an FD30 door?
A leaf into a sound frame is often a few hours. A full doorset including frame removal, fixing, sealing and making good is usually half a day to a day per opening, depending on access and the wall construction.
What is the difference between FD30 and FD30S?
FD30S has been tested for smoke control as well as fire. It adds a smoke seal, usually a brush or blade, and needs a tight threshold gap. Flat entrance doors and doors onto protected escape routes are commonly specified as FD30S.