Certified fire doorsets for Edinburgh buildings
Looking for certified fire doorsets in Edinburgh? We supply and fit certified fire doors and components across Edinburgh and the wider Edinburgh & the Lothians area, working from a free survey and a fixed written quote.
Edinburgh has a broad mix of buildings, including schools, converted flats and restaurants, and the same fire door principles apply to all of them.
Doorsets suit refurbishment programmes in Edinburgh, where several openings can be measured, ordered and fitted in one planned sequence. Every doorset we fit in Edinburgh is handed over with its certificate reference and photographs of the frame fixing and gap sealing.
What does third-party certification mean?
Third-party certification means an independent body has checked the product's test evidence and audits the factory that makes it. Certified products carry a label or plug on the door edge and a certificate you can check. Buyers often look for schemes such as BWF Certifire or BM TRADA Q-Mark when choosing products. Our guide to certified doorsets explains how to read the label and certificate.
What you get:
- Certificate references and photo record per opening
- Doorset selection to rating, size and use
- Closer set-up and close-and-latch testing
- Installation to the manufacturer's instructions
The regulations behind fire doors in Edinburgh
Scottish rules apply to fire doors in Edinburgh. 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 are treated differently from England, so we check the fire risk assessment and any landlord or factor requirements before specifying work.
Where certified fire doorsets fit in Edinburgh
The need for certified fire doorsets usually arises in refurbishment programmes or schools and offices, and sometimes blocks of flats. Each has its own pressures, such as residents at home or a building that must stay open, so we plan the sequence of work in Edinburgh to keep escape routes protected throughout.
From enquiry to handover in Edinburgh
- Survey and measure every structural opening
- Specify doorsets by rating, size, hand, finish and hardware
- Prepare openings and remove existing doors and linings
- Fix and seal the frames to the structure
- Hang, adjust and test each leaf and closer
- Fit architraves, make good and hand over evidence
What does certified fire doorsets cost in Edinburgh?
If you need a budget figure first, the guide for certified fire doorsets is £650–£1,300 for an FD30 doorset and £850–£1,800 for FD60, supplied and fitted, ex VAT. We firm that up after a survey, pricing each door separately so you can see where the money goes.
Covering Edinburgh and nearby
Beyond Edinburgh itself we also cover nearby towns such as Musselburgh (9.2 km), Kirkcaldy and Dunfermline. The service, pricing and evidence are the same wherever you are.
Questions from Edinburgh
Is Edinburgh within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Edinburgh in Edinburgh & the Lothians and neighbouring towns such as Musselburgh. There is no charge for the survey.
What happens on a survey in Edinburgh?
We look at every door in scope: the leaf, frame, gaps, seals, hinges, closer, glazing and how the frame is fixed. You then get a written quote that prices each door separately.
Are doorsets more expensive than a leaf?
The product costs more, but the labour is often lower and the result is better evidenced. Where a frame would need replacing anyway, a doorset is usually the better value.
How long do doorsets take to arrive?
Lead times depend on the manufacturer, size, finish and ironmongery. Standard sizes can be quick; bespoke sizes and finishes take longer. We give you the lead time with the quote and confirm it at order.