Riser and cupboard fire doors in Edinburgh & the Lothians: what's involved
Across Edinburgh & the Lothians, from Edinburgh to Livingston, we survey, supply and fit riser and cupboard fire doors for homes, blocks of flats and workplaces.
While fitting riser doors in Edinburgh & the Lothians, we photograph any gaps in fire stopping we can see and pass them on to you. Riser and meter cupboard doors in Edinburgh & the Lothians blocks are easy to overlook until an inspection flags them.
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.
Closer or lock?
Doors on stores and risers that are kept locked shut usually do not need a self-closer, as long as the strategy allows it and the door is marked accordingly. Doors that are used regularly, such as cleaner's stores, usually do. We follow the fire strategy and the risk assessment for each opening.
Fire door law for Edinburgh & the Lothians properties
Scottish rules apply to fire doors in Edinburgh & the Lothians. 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 & the Lothians are treated differently from England, so we check the fire risk assessment and any landlord or factor requirements before specifying work.
How a Edinburgh & the Lothians job runs
- Survey risers, cupboards and wall ratings
- Confirm locked-shut or self-closing for each door
- Order doorsets sized to the openings
- Install and seal frames, hang leaves
- Fit locks, seals and signage
- Photograph and report on visible fire stopping
What does riser and cupboard fire doors cost in Edinburgh & the Lothians?
If you need a budget figure first, the guide for riser and cupboard fire doors is £450–£1,200 per riser or cupboard doorset supplied and fitted, ex VAT. We firm that up after a survey, pricing each door separately so you can see where the money goes.
Common questions
Do you provide riser and cupboard fire doors across Edinburgh & the Lothians?
Yes. We cover all of Edinburgh & the Lothians, including Edinburgh and Livingston. Surveys and written quotes are free.
Do riser doors need closers?
Not if they are kept locked shut and the fire strategy allows it; they should then be labelled accordingly. Cupboards that are opened regularly normally need self-closers.
Do you fix fire stopping inside risers?
Fire stopping is a separate specialist trade. We record anything we see while fitting doors and can coordinate with your fire stopping contractor.