Communal fire doors: our service in Woking
Our communal fire doors service in Woking is simple: a survey, a fixed quote, certified products and an installation finished to the manufacturer's evidence.
Fire doors in Woking protect escape routes in schools, industrial units and offices alike. We adapt the programme to the building and its occupants, never the standard of the installation.
We phase communal door replacements in Woking so every escape route stays protected throughout the programme. The evidence pack for each communal door in Woking is set out to support whatever checking regime your fire risk assessment sets.
Pairs, vision panels and robust finishes
We fit single, double and leaf-and-a-half communal doors, with vision panels in tested glazing systems and finishes chosen to stand up to use, such as laminates and kick plates covered by the certification. For pairs, the meeting edges, rebates and any door coordinator must match the evidence; see our double fire doors page.
On a typical job that means:
- Tested vision panels and durable finishes
- Survey of every communal opening and its use
- Certified single, double or leaf-and-a-half doorsets
- Phased programme keeping escape routes protected
Fire door law for Woking properties
England's framework applies in Woking. Approved Document B guides the fire performance of new and replacement doors under the Building Regulations 2010. Day-to-day duties sit with the responsible person under the Fire Safety Order 2005, and for multi-occupied residential buildings, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 add duties such as giving residents information about fire doors.
For blocks over 11 metres in Woking, those regulations require communal fire door checks at least every three months and best-endeavours flat entrance door checks each year. In higher-risk buildings, building work is overseen by the Building Safety Regulator, so we check whether approval is needed before starting.
Buildings and duty holders in Woking
The need for communal fire doors usually arises in student accommodation or sheltered and supported housing, and sometimes blocks of flats. Each has its own pressures, such as residents at home or a building that must stay open, so we plan the sequence of work in Woking to keep escape routes protected throughout.
From enquiry to handover in Woking
- Survey communal doors and plan a phased sequence
- Agree working hours and resident notices with the client
- Order doorsets to size with matching hardware
- Replace doors one route section at a time
- Commission closers and hold-opens with the alarm contractor
- Hand over evidence for your fire safety records
Budgeting for communal fire doors in Woking
If you need a budget figure first, the guide for communal fire doors is from around £800 for a single communal doorset to £3,200 for a glazed pair, ex VAT. We firm that up after a survey, pricing each door separately so you can see where the money goes.
Covering Woking and nearby
As well as Woking, we cover neighbouring towns including Guildford, Egham and Walton-on-Thames. The survey and quote are free.
Questions from Woking
Do you work in Woking?
Yes, we take on communal fire doors in Woking and the surrounding area, including Guildford and Egham. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
Do I need to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to give us access to the doors. For blocks and commercial buildings, a caretaker or site contact is fine; for HMOs and homes, we agree a time with you or your tenants.
How often should communal fire doors be checked?
In England, every three months for residential buildings above 11 metres under regulation 10. Your fire risk assessment may set other frequencies for other buildings and nations.
Will the stairs be out of use while you work?
No. We phase the work so that each route stays protected and usable, replacing doors one section at a time and never leaving an opening without a door at the end of the day.