What fire door closers in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Moray should include
Our fire door closers service covers all of Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Moray, across postcode districts including AB10, IV36 and AB37.
Free-swing closers are a practical option for Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Moray care homes and supported living. A closer that fails to latch the door is one of the first things we put right on Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Moray fire doors.
Managing agents, landlords, schools, care providers, businesses and homeowners in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Moray can all use one team for survey, supply, installation and evidence. We plan work around occupants and hand over a record for every door.
Setting a closer properly
Closers have adjustments for closing speed, latching action and often backcheck. We set them so the door closes from any angle and engages the latch, without slamming. In England, Approved Document M guidance on opening force, no more than 30N for the first 30 degrees and 22.5N from 30 to 60 degrees at the leading edge, is a useful benchmark for usability. Our closers guide has more detail.
The regulations behind fire doors in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Moray
In Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Moray, 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.
Our process in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Moray
- Check the door, frame and existing closer
- Select a closer suited to the leaf and use
- Fit to the template and the door's evidence
- Adjust closing and latching speeds
- Test from wide and small opening angles
- Record the closer and its settings
Prices for fire door closers in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Moray
As a guide, budget £90–£220 per closer supplied and fitted; adjustment visits from £195, ex VAT for fire door closers. The figure for your Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Moray 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.
Common questions
Do you provide fire door closers across Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Moray?
Yes. We cover all of Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Moray, including Aberdeen and Elgin. Surveys and written quotes are free.
Why won't my fire door latch?
Usually the closer is out of adjustment or under-powered, or the latch and keep are misaligned. Both are normally quick to fix.
Do all fire doors need closers?
Most do. Exceptions include some doors kept locked shut and some doors within houses, depending on the fire strategy.