Door buying advice
Planning a communal entrance door replacement in a Scottish tenement
A project checklist for owners and factors considering a complete shared entrance replacement in a Scottish tenement.
A shared door affects all residents and may form part of the building’s access and fire safety arrangements. Confirm responsibility, specification and approvals before seeking a quotation.
Agree who is commissioning the work
Identify the owners, factor, landlord or other responsible party and how decisions are made. Establish who can approve changes to the shared building and who will coordinate access.
Describe access and daily use
Record entry systems, keys, closers, deliveries, accessibility needs and the way residents exit. The replacement should be designed around the agreed requirements.
Get fire and building advice
The door may be part of a wider fire strategy or common escape route. Ask the responsible fire safety professional and building authority what the project requires. Do not select a product based on appearance alone.
Scope a complete project
A quotation can then address survey, doorset, access system coordination, removal, fitting, finishing and handover. Confirm in writing which specialist services and evidence the installer can provide.
Official guidance
- Scottish Government: practical fire safety in existing high-rise domestic buildings ↗
- Scottish Government: guidance on existing flat entrance fire doors ↗
Guidance checked 29 September 2026. Ask the relevant authority or responsible building professional about your specific property and project.
Ask about your door project
Share your postcode and the type of complete door project you are considering. The team can confirm whether it is within the current offer.
Request a door quote