Fire door closers for Perth buildings
Our fire door closers service in Perth is simple: a survey, a fixed quote, certified products and an installation finished to the manufacturer's evidence.
Perth has a broad mix of buildings, including houses with integral garages, light industrial buildings and schools, and the same fire door principles apply to all of them.
A closer that fails to latch the door is one of the first things we put right on Perth fire doors. We set closers in Perth buildings so doors close fully without becoming too heavy to open.
Overhead, concealed or free-swing
Overhead closers are the most common and easiest to maintain. Concealed closers keep a clean look and deter tampering, if covered by the door's evidence. Free-swing closers let a door move freely in everyday use and close when the fire alarm sounds, which is useful in care homes and for people who find doors hard to open.
What you get:
- Overhead, concealed or free-swing options
- Close-and-latch test from full open
- Adjustment of speed, latching and backcheck
- Correctly powered closer to BS EN 1154
Which fire door rules apply in Perth?
Scottish rules apply to fire doors in Perth. 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 Perth are treated differently from England, so we check the fire risk assessment and any landlord or factor requirements before specifying work.
Where fire door closers fit in Perth
From HMOs to schools, the requirement for fire door closers in Perth comes from the fire strategy or risk assessment for the building. We work from that document, or help you interpret your inspection report, before quoting.
What happens after you enquire
- 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 Perth
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 Perth 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.
Perth and neighbouring towns
As well as Perth, we cover neighbouring towns including Glenrothes, Dundee and Kirkcaldy. The survey and quote are free.
Questions from Perth
Is Perth within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Perth in Perth & Kinross and neighbouring towns such as Glenrothes. There is no charge for the survey.
Do I need to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to give us access to the doors. For blocks and commercial buildings, a caretaker or site contact is fine; for HMOs and homes, we agree a time with you or your tenants.
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.
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.