Steel personnel and fire exit doors in the Scottish Borders

At a glance

We can supply and install steel doorsets in the Scottish Borders and across Scotland, from simple staff entrances to fire-rated and security-rated doors, with the frame, leaf and hardware supplied as one tested set.

Area: Scottish Borders
Nation: Scotland
Main town: Galashiels
Survey: Free for new installations

What we fit in the Scottish Borders

Emergency devices. Lever or push-pad devices to BS EN 179 for exits used by trained staff.
Security options. From hinge bolts to certified security doorsets, the door can be specified to resist attack.
Louvres and vision. Ventilation louvres for plant and switch rooms, and glazed panels where people need to see through.
Galvanised steel. Leaves made from two zinc-coated steel skins, finished in a hard-wearing powder coat.
Outside access. Staff can get in from outside with a key or code, but the exit always opens freely from inside.

What this work can involve

Fitting hinge bolts and a multi-point lock to a steel back door to resist levering and forced entry.
Changing worn panic bars on fire exits and adjusting the overhead closers so each door latches properly.
Supplying 60-minute fire-resisting steel doorsets for the compartment walls set out in a building's fire strategy.

Which workplace rules apply to these doors?

For premises in the Scottish Borders, the Workplace Regulations 1992 set the basics: doors suitably constructed, swing doors giving a clear view through when closed, and maintenance under regulation 5. Under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006, an emergency exit door must open easily in the direction of travel and must not be locked or fastened so it cannot be opened immediately in an emergency.

Planning the work around your site

For busy sites in Scotland the work can be split across visits — preparation and framing first, door installation and commissioning second — so the opening is only out of action for the shortest time.

Guide prices

Steel personnel and fire exit doors guide prices
Item	Guide price (ex VAT)
Steel personnel door, single	£845 – £1,795
Steel fire exit door with panic hardware	£1,095 – £2,395
Strip-out and disposal on replacement	£345 – £1,195 per door

Guide prices for supply and installation unless stated, excluding VAT, which is added at the current rate where it applies. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after a survey, before any work starts.

Your questions about steel personnel and fire exit doors

Can you fit fire-rated steel doors in the Scottish Borders?

Yes. We supply fire-resisting steel doorsets with the manufacturer's test evidence for the rating your fire strategy needs, and install them strictly to the manufacturer's instructions, including seals, gaps and approved hardware.

Can a steel door at our the Scottish Borders unit be security rated?

Yes. Where an insurer asks for a formal rating, we supply steel doorsets certified to LPS 1175 and install them to the certified specification. Let us know the rating required so we can quote the right product.

How long does it take to replace a steel door in the Scottish Borders?

Most single steel doorsets are fitted in a day, including removal of the old door, fixing the new frame and making good. Made-to-measure doorsets have a manufacturing lead time, which we confirm with the quote.

Towns in the Scottish Borders we cover

We cover 4 towns in the Scottish Borders for steel personnel and fire exit doors, including Galashiels, Hawick, Peebles, Kelso.

Other services in the Scottish Borders

More about Steel personnel and fire exit doors. Last updated 19 October 2026.