What fire door frames in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Moray should include
Our fire door frames service covers all of Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Moray, across postcode districts including AB10, IV36 and AB37.
In older buildings the frame can be the weak point even where the leaf is sound, so we check it on every Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Moray survey. We photograph every frame we fix in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Moray before the architraves go on, so the hidden work is on record.
Wherever your building is in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Moray, the fire safety duties come from national rules, and our installation standard is the same.
Frames on their own
Where a leaf is sound but the frame is not, a new compatible frame can sometimes be fitted to the existing leaf, provided the combination is supported by the leaf's certification. More often, a frame replacement is part of a doorset installation.
Fire door law for Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Moray properties
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.
From enquiry to handover in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Moray
- Remove architraves and inspect frame fixing
- Decide repair, re-fix or replace
- Prepare the opening and fit the frame
- Pack and fix at specified centres
- Seal the frame-to-wall gap
- Photograph, fit architraves and make good
What does fire door frames cost in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Moray?
As a guide, budget £250–£600 per frame replaced, fixed and sealed, ex VAT for fire door frames. 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 frames across Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Moray?
Yes. We cover all of Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Moray, including Aberdeen and Elgin. Surveys and written quotes are free.
What is the frame-to-wall gap?
It is the space between the door frame and the surrounding wall, normally hidden by the architrave. If it is not filled with a suitable fire-resisting material, fire and smoke can pass around the door.
Can a new frame be fitted to my existing door?
Sometimes, if the frame is compatible with the door's certification. Often it is simpler and better evidenced to replace the whole doorset.