Fire door repairs and remedial works: our service in Edinburgh & the Lothians
Our fire door repairs and remedial works service runs throughout Edinburgh & the Lothians. Main towns include Edinburgh, Livingston and Musselburgh, and we cover the smaller places in between.
Many repairs in Edinburgh & the Lothians can be completed in a single visit once matching components are on site. Send us the inspection report for your Edinburgh & the Lothians building and we will price the remedial actions line by line.
Edinburgh & the Lothians has a mix of buildings, from purpose-built blocks to converted houses and commercial premises. We tailor the programme to the building, not the other way round.
What cannot be repaired
Doors with major splits, burns, delamination, large unapproved holes, or gaps far beyond what the certification allows usually need replacing. Paint and filler cannot fix a structural problem in a fire door.
Which fire door rules apply in Edinburgh & the Lothians?
Edinburgh & the Lothians is in Scotland, which has its own system. Building work, including many fire door replacements, is governed by the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004 and the Technical Handbooks, with Section 2 covering fire; where a building warrant is needed it comes from the local authority. In non-domestic premises, the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 set the duties.
The common parts of private blocks of flats largely sit outside Part 3 of the 2005 Act, so the fire risk assessment and housing obligations usually drive fire door work in residential buildings in Edinburgh & the Lothians.
How a Edinburgh & the Lothians job runs
- Review the inspection report or survey defects
- Price each action and confirm priorities
- Order matching components
- Carry out repairs door by door
- Test closing, latching and gaps
- Return a completed actions record
What does fire door repairs and remedial works cost in Edinburgh & the Lothians?
As a guide, budget from £75 per door for typical remedials, minimum visit from £195, ex VAT for fire door repairs and remedial works. The figure for your Edinburgh & the Lothians 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 repairs and remedial works across Edinburgh & the Lothians?
Yes. We cover all of Edinburgh & the Lothians, including Edinburgh and Livingston. Surveys and written quotes are free.
Can large gaps around a fire door be fixed?
Sometimes. Small gap problems can often be corrected by adjusting hinges or approved edge repairs. Gaps far beyond the certification usually mean the door or frame must be replaced.
Can I paint over intumescent strips?
Painting over smoke seals stops them working, and heavy paint can affect intumescent strips. Damaged or painted seals should be replaced with the specified type.