Fire exit doors in Galashiels

Fire Exit Doors for Galashiels buildings

Need fire exit doors in Galashiels? We supply and fit complete certified doorsets across Scottish Borders, starting with a free measure survey in and around TD1. Every quote lists each door, its rating and the manufacturer's certificate reference, so you know exactly what is going in before anything is ordered.

Galashiels is about 14 miles from Hawick; we cover both, along with Hawick, Musselburgh and Edinburgh.

Regulations for fire exit doors in Scottish Borders

Fire doors in Galashiels follow Scottish building standards for new work, with the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 covering duties in workplaces and other non-domestic premises. Shared residential buildings may also be covered by licensing conditions, for example for HMOs.

What do fire exit doors cost in Galashiels?

Our guide for fire exit doors is £1,200–£2,200 per single doorset fitted, ex VAT. Quotes for Galashiels are fixed once we've measured, and include removing and disposing of old doors where they're being replaced.

Made-to-measure sizes for older openings, vision panels and upgraded hardware are the usual reasons a door sits towards the top of the range.

Where fire exit doors are used in Galashiels

In Galashiels, fire exit doors are typically needed in warehouses and factories and shops and showrooms.

The Scottish Borders' textile towns, schools, care homes and hotels make up most fire door work in the region.

Warehouses and factories
Shops and showrooms
Schools and community buildings
Offices and venues

Fire Exit Doors: key specification

Hardware	Panic bars to BS EN 1125 or emergency exit devices to BS EN 179
Construction	Steel or timber, single or double
Fire rating	Where the external wall or adjacent escape route requires it
Security	Outside access control and LPS 1175 options
Weathering	External thresholds and seals

See the full specification and options for Fire Exit Doors

How it works in Galashiels

Request a quote online or call
Survey: sizes, ratings, hardware and condition
Quote with each doorset's certification
Phased fitting and handover records

Common questions in Scottish Borders

Can you work around tenants or staff in Galashiels?

Yes. We phase work in occupied buildings and keep escape routes available. Each door is planned to be removed and replaced the same day; if that isn't possible, the opening is made secure and we tell you in advance.

Will I get certificates for the doors fitted in Galashiels?

Every doorset is listed in your handover pack with the manufacturer's certificate reference, plus an installation record and photos.

Do you remove the old doors?

Yes. Removal and disposal of the old door and frame is included when we replace a doorset in Galashiels.

Which way does a fire exit door open?

Outward, in the direction of escape, where occupancy requires it — most commercial exit doors open outward.