Intumescent strips and smoke seals in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Moray: what's involved
We provide intumescent strips and smoke seals across Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Moray, covering 38 postcode districts from AB10 to IV36.
Painted and missing seals are among the most common fire door defects nationally; in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Moray we replace them with the type and size the certification specifies. Seal replacement in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Moray can be combined with any other remedials on the same inspection report.
Fire door work in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Moray spans housing providers with large estates, individual landlords, businesses and homeowners. We price every job from a survey, never from a list price alone, because the condition of the frames and the hardware makes a real difference.
Pads, linings and hidden protection
Fire doors also rely on intumescent material you cannot see: pads behind hinges, linings around lock bodies and glazing seals. Where these are missing or damaged, we fit the correct items as part of the work.
Rules and responsibilities in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Moray
Scottish rules apply to fire doors in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Moray. 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 Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Moray are treated differently from England, so we check the fire risk assessment and any landlord or factor requirements before specifying work.
From enquiry to handover in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Moray
- Identify door certification and seal specification
- Remove failed seals and clean the grooves
- Fit new strips and seals to the specified positions
- Fit missing pads and lock linings
- Check the door closes and latches against the new seals
- Record the products fitted
Budgeting for intumescent strips and smoke seals in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Moray
Guide pricing for intumescent strips and smoke seals: £45–£110 per door to supply and fit strips and seals, ex VAT. Volume work across several doors in one Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Moray building usually brings the per-door cost down. Your written quote is fixed once we have surveyed.
Common questions
Do you provide intumescent strips and smoke seals across Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Moray?
Yes. We cover all of Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Moray, including Aberdeen and Elgin. Surveys and written quotes are free.
Can I just add intumescent strips to an ordinary door?
No. Strips do not turn an ordinary door into a fire door. They only work as part of a door that was tested and certified with them.
How long do seals last?
It depends on use and care. Seals on busy doors wear faster. Regular inspections will show when they need replacing.