Fire Door Inspections
in Glasgow & Central Scotland
BM TRADA Q-Mark accredited fire door inspections across Glasgow and Central Scotland. Detailed compliance reports for duty holders, landlords, and property managers — helping you meet your legal obligations and protect the people in your building.
Your Legal Obligation
Under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006, duty holders — including landlords, property managers, employers, and facilities managers — are legally required to ensure fire doors are maintained and fit for purpose. Regular, documented inspections are central to meeting that obligation across all non-domestic premises in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, Stirlingshire, and the wider Central Scotland region.
Glasgow City has one of the highest rates of dwelling fires in Scotland, with 194.3 fires recorded per 100,000 dwellings — significantly above the national average of 143.5. In 2023-24, Glasgow City had more Home Fire Safety Visits completed than any other local authority in Scotland. Properly maintained fire doors are a critical line of defence, and regular inspection is what keeps them that way.
What Our Inspection Covers
Our inspectors examine every component of each fire door, including:
- Door leaf condition
- Intumescent strips and cold smoke seals
- Door closers
- Hinges and ironmongery
- Frame integrity
- Gap tolerances
- Glazing and fire-rated glass
- Certification labels
Every inspection is followed by a comprehensive written report detailing findings and the remedial actions required — giving you a clear, auditable record of compliance.
Accreditations:
Who We Work With Across Glasgow and Central Scotland
We carry out fire door inspections for a wide range of clients across the region, including private landlords and HMO operators in Glasgow’s West End, South Side, and East End; housing associations managing tenement and flatted properties across the city; commercial landlords, facilities managers, and property managing agents in Glasgow city centre, Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, and Stirlingshire; hotel and hospitality operators; healthcare facilities; educational establishments; and main contractors completing handover inspections on new developments in areas such as the Clyde Gateway and across Glasgow’s growing regeneration zones.
Industries We Support
Commercial Buildings
Hospitals & Schools
Residential Blocks
Industrial Facilities
Student Accommodation
Care Homes
Education
Manufacturing
Why Choose Elite Joinery and Fire Protection?
BM TRADA Q-Mark Accredited
We hold BM TRADA Q-Mark accreditation for fire door installation, maintenance, and fire stopping — one of the most respected independent certifications in the passive fire protection industry. This means our inspectors' competence has been independently audited and verified — not just self-declared.
Free, No-Obligation Quotes
All of our quotes are completely free and come with no obligation to proceed. We're confident in our pricing and the quality of our service, and we're happy to assess your requirements before you commit to anything.
Covering Glasgow and Central Scotland
We are based in Glasgow and work on projects throughout Central Scotland, including Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, Stirlingshire, and beyond. We're also willing to travel further afield across Scotland for the right project — just get in touch.
Fully Certified Work
Every piece of work we carry out is fully certified and documented to British Standards. From installation certificates to compliance records, we give you everything you need to demonstrate due diligence to insurers, building control, and fire safety inspectors.
Available When You Need Us
We operate Monday to Friday during standard business hours, with on-call availability at weekends for urgent fire safety matters. When fire safety issues arise outside normal hours, we're here to help.
Locally Owned and Operated
We are a locally owned Glasgow business with genuine roots in the community. As proud sponsors of Queen's Park FC, Carbrain Boys Club, and PLZ Soccer, we are committed to Glasgow and the people who live and work here.
Contact us today for a free, no-obligation quote
Frequently Asked Questions
High-traffic doors should typically be inspected every six months; lower-traffic doors annually. Your fire risk assessment should inform the appropriate frequency for your specific building and occupancy type.
Yes. Glasgow City Council’s HMO guidance specifically requires half-hour self-closing fire doors, and your property will be jointly inspected by the HMO Unit and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service as part of the licensing process. Regular inspections and maintenance records are essential to demonstrate ongoing compliance and support licence renewal every three years.
We provide a detailed report setting out all deficiencies and priority level. As specialists in both fire door maintenance and installation, we can also carry out any remedial work ourselves — one trusted Glasgow contractor from inspection through to compliance.
Yes. Our team holds BM TRADA Q-Mark accreditation alongside SSIP, SMAS Worksafe, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, and ISO 14001:2015 certifications.
We are based in Glasgow and cover the full Central Scotland region, including Lanarkshire (Hamilton, Motherwell, East Kilbride), Renfrewshire (Paisley, Renfrew), Stirlingshire (Stirling, Falkirk), and Clydebank. We are willing to travel throughout Scotland — please get in touch to confirm your location.