Getting fire door closers right in Edinburgh & the Lothians
Our fire door closers service runs throughout Edinburgh & the Lothians. Main towns include Edinburgh, Livingston and Musselburgh, and we cover the smaller places in between.
We set closers in Edinburgh & the Lothians buildings so doors close fully without becoming too heavy to open. A closer that fails to latch the door is one of the first things we put right on Edinburgh & the Lothians fire doors.
Fire door work in Edinburgh & the Lothians spans housing providers with large estates, individual landlords, businesses and homeowners. We price every job from a survey, never from a list price alone, because the condition of the frames and the hardware makes a real difference.
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.
Fire door law for Edinburgh & the Lothians properties
Scottish rules apply to fire doors in Edinburgh & the Lothians. The Technical Handbooks under the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004 set the standard for new and altered doors, and the local authority issues building warrants where they are needed. Workplaces and other non-domestic premises are covered by the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005.
Residential common parts in Edinburgh & the Lothians are treated differently from England, so we check the fire risk assessment and any landlord or factor requirements before specifying work.
How a Edinburgh & the Lothians job runs
- 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
What does fire door closers cost in Edinburgh & the Lothians?
If you need a budget figure first, the guide for fire door closers is £90–£220 per closer supplied and fitted; adjustment visits from £195, ex VAT. We firm that up after a survey, pricing each door separately so you can see where the money goes.
Fire door closers questions
Do you provide fire door closers across Edinburgh & the Lothians?
Yes. We cover all of Edinburgh & the Lothians, including Edinburgh and Livingston. Surveys and written quotes are free.
Can a fire door closer be too strong?
Yes. An over-powered or badly set closer makes the door hard to open and may lead people to wedge it. The goal is reliable closing with a reasonable opening force.
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.