Getting steel fire doors right in Fife
Across Fife, from Dunfermline to Kirkcaldy, we survey, supply and fit steel fire doors for homes, blocks of flats and workplaces.
We anchor and seal steel frames in Fife buildings to the manufacturer's instructions and photograph the work before it is covered. Plant rooms, bin stores and warehouses in and around Fife often call for steel doorsets that can take knocks and damp.
Managing agents, landlords, schools, care providers, businesses and homeowners in Fife can all use one team for survey, supply, installation and evidence. We plan work around occupants and hand over a record for every door.
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.
The regulations behind fire doors in Fife
In Fife, 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.
From enquiry to handover in Fife
- 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 Fife?
Budget around £900–£2,200 per steel doorset supplied and fitted, ex VAT for steel fire doors. Our guide prices are the same in Fife as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Steel fire doors questions
Do you provide steel fire doors across Fife?
Yes. We cover all of Fife, including Dunfermline and Kirkcaldy. Surveys and written quotes are free.
How long do steel doorsets take to make?
Steel doorsets are usually made to order with factory-prepared hardware, so allow a few weeks. We confirm the lead time with your quote.
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.