What fire door frames in Stirling should include
From the FK9 postcode district outwards, we take on fire door frames across Stirling for homes, blocks and workplaces.
Fire doors in Stirling protect escape routes in houses with integral garages, care homes and schools alike. We adapt the programme to the building and its occupants, never the standard of the installation.
In older buildings the frame can be the weak point even where the leaf is sound, so we check it on every Stirling survey. We photograph every frame we fix in Stirling before the architraves go on, so the hidden work is on record.
Why frames fail inspections
Many fire door problems start with the frame: softwood linings too thin for the door, frames cut back to fit a previous door, frames loose in the wall, or gaps behind the architrave stuffed with ordinary foam or left open. A perfect leaf hung in a frame like that cannot be relied on.
As standard, the work covers:
- Architraves and making good
- Photographs of fixing and sealing before covering
- Fixing at specified centres with packing
- Assessment of frame condition and compatibility
What the rules say for Stirling
Scottish rules apply to fire doors in Stirling. 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 Stirling are treated differently from England, so we check the fire risk assessment and any landlord or factor requirements before specifying work.
Buildings and duty holders in Stirling
From older blocks of flats to offices, the requirement for fire door frames in Stirling 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.
From enquiry to handover in Stirling
- 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
Guide prices in Stirling
If you need a budget figure first, the guide for fire door frames is £250–£600 per frame replaced, fixed and sealed, ex VAT. We firm that up after a survey, pricing each door separately so you can see where the money goes.
Nearby areas we cover from Stirling
As well as Stirling, we cover neighbouring towns including Alloa, Falkirk and Cumbernauld. The survey and quote are free.
Common questions
Do you work in Stirling?
Yes, we take on fire door frames in Stirling and the surrounding area, including Alloa and Falkirk. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
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 do you photograph the frame before fitting architraves?
Because the fixing and sealing are hidden once the architraves go on. Photographs give you evidence that the hidden work was done correctly.
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.