Steel fire doors for Edinburgh buildings
For property owners, landlords and managing agents in Edinburgh, we offer steel fire doors with one team for the survey, the product and the installation.
In and around Edinburgh, fire door work covers everything from shared houses to hotels. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
We anchor and seal steel frames in Edinburgh buildings to the manufacturer's instructions and photograph the work before it is covered. Plant rooms, bin stores and warehouses in and around Edinburgh often call for steel doorsets that can take knocks and damp.
How installation differs from timber
Steel frames are fixed with the anchors and fixing centres the manufacturer specifies, and frames are often grouted or packed according to the instructions. Steel doors usually arrive with hinges and hardware preparations made in the factory, so the hardware set must be ordered correctly at the outset. BS 8214:2026 now covers steel, metal and composite doors as well as timber, including how to seal them to the surrounding structure.
As standard, the work covers:
- Frame anchoring and gap sealing to instructions
- Single and double steel doorsets
- Factory-prepared hinges and hardware
- Locks, closers and panic hardware as specified
Rules and responsibilities in Edinburgh
In Edinburgh, 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.
Who needs steel fire doors in Edinburgh?
The need for steel fire doors usually arises in car park lobbies or plant rooms, and sometimes warehouses. 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.
The steps on a Edinburgh installation
- Survey the opening, wall type and use
- Specify rating, size, hardware and finish
- Order factory-prepared steel doorset
- Remove existing door and prepare the opening
- Anchor, pack and seal the frame; hang the leaf
- Commission closer and locks; record evidence
What does steel fire doors cost in Edinburgh?
As a guide, budget £900–£2,200 per steel doorset supplied and fitted, ex VAT for steel fire doors. The figure for your Edinburgh 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.
Nearby areas we cover from Edinburgh
As well as Edinburgh, we cover neighbouring towns including Musselburgh, Kirkcaldy and Dunfermline. The survey and quote are free.
Questions
Do you cover EH2 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Edinburgh including EH2, and nearby towns such as Musselburgh and Kirkcaldy. The survey and written quote are free.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Edinburgh building?
Yes. Send it over and we can often price straight from it, then confirm on site. We report back against the same door references so you can close actions off.
Can steel fire doors be painted?
They are usually supplied powder coated. Repainting on site is possible but must avoid covering seals and labels, and should follow the manufacturer's guidance.
Do steel fire doors need intumescent seals?
Some steel doorsets use intumescent seals and some do not, depending on how they were tested. The certification sets out exactly what is required.