Intumescent strips and smoke seals for Aberdeen buildings
When you book intumescent strips and smoke seals in Aberdeen, the aim is simple: doors that close, latch and seal as tested, with records that prove it.
Buildings in and around Aberdeen range from schools to offices and converted period houses. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
Painted and missing seals are among the most common fire door defects nationally; in Aberdeen we replace them with the type and size the certification specifies. Seal replacement in Aberdeen can be combined with any other remedials on the same inspection report.
Getting the specification right
The door's certification states the type, size and position of strips and seals: in the frame or the leaf edge, single or double, and whether a combined intumescent and smoke seal is used. Replacements must match. Swapping in a generic strip from a hardware shop can undermine the door's performance.
What you get:
- Check of gaps and closing after fitting
- Intumescent pads to hinges and locks
- Removal of damaged or painted seals
- Intumescent strips in frame or leaf edge
The regulations behind fire doors in Aberdeen
Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen.
Which buildings in Aberdeen need intumescent strips and smoke seals?
You are most likely to need intumescent strips and smoke seals if you look after care homes, offices or HMOs. Whatever the building in Aberdeen, we survey each opening and tell you which doors need work and which do not.
What happens after you enquire
- 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
What does intumescent strips and smoke seals cost in Aberdeen?
If you need a budget figure first, the guide for intumescent strips and smoke seals is £45–£110 per door to supply and fit strips and seals, ex VAT. We firm that up after a survey, pricing each door separately so you can see where the money goes.
Covering Aberdeen and nearby
As well as Aberdeen, we cover neighbouring towns including Arbroath, Dundee and Elgin. The survey and quote are free.
Common questions
Do you cover AB11 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Aberdeen including AB11, and nearby towns such as Arbroath and Dundee. The survey and written quote are free.
What happens on a survey in Aberdeen?
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.
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.
Can smoke seals be painted?
No. Paint stops brush and blade seals working. If seals have been painted, they should be replaced.