Loft conversion fire doors in Dundee & Angus: what's involved
We provide loft conversion fire doors across Dundee & Angus, covering 9 postcode districts from DD1 to DD11.
A loft conversion in Dundee & Angus that adds a new storey often brings a building control requirement for fire doors on rooms off the stair. We can fit loft conversion fire doors in Dundee & Angus as your builder's subcontractor or directly for you.
Wherever your building is in Dundee & Angus, the fire safety duties come from national rules, and our installation standard is the same.
Working with your builder and building control
We can work as a subcontractor to your loft conversion builder or directly for you. We fit doors to match your existing style where certified options exist, and leave product details for building control. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own guidance on escape from upper floors; we check which applies to your home.
What the rules say for Dundee & Angus
In Dundee & Angus, fire doors are specified against Scotland's Technical Handbooks (Section 2: Fire) under the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004, rather than Approved Document B. Duties in non-domestic premises come from the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006.
England's regulation 10 does not apply in Scotland. We follow the building's fire risk assessment and, where building work needs a warrant, the local authority's requirements.
Our process in Dundee & Angus
- Review the building control requirements or drawings
- Survey each door opening off the stair
- Agree door style and rating
- Fit doors, hinges and strips
- Check gaps and operation
- Hand over product details
What does loft conversion fire doors cost in Dundee & Angus?
As a guide, budget £300–£650 per door supplied and fitted, ex VAT for loft conversion fire doors. The figure for your Dundee & Angus 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 loft conversion fire doors across Dundee & Angus?
Yes. We cover all of Dundee & Angus, including Dundee and Arbroath. Surveys and written quotes are free.
Do all my doors need to be fire doors after a loft conversion?
Usually the doors from habitable rooms onto the stair do, on every floor. Bathrooms are often excluded. Building control decides for your house.
Can you match my existing doors?
Certified fire doors come in many styles, including panelled and cottage designs, so a close match is usually possible.