Composite fire doors in Reading, done to the evidence
From the RG1 postcode district outwards, we take on composite fire doors across Reading for homes, blocks and workplaces.
Reading has a broad mix of buildings, including converted flats, hotels and care homes, and the same fire door principles apply to all of them.
Composite doorsets are a popular option for flat entrance programmes, and in Reading they suit blocks where residents want colour choice and low maintenance. For deck-access blocks in and around Reading, we specify composite doors certified for external use, with the right threshold detail.
Where do composite fire doors make sense?
Composite doorsets are widely used as flat entrance doors, both inside corridors and on external deck-access walkways where the door faces the weather. Their factory finish avoids repainting, which matters because paint build-up is a common reason seals stop working. Many products also offer security features alongside the fire rating.
As standard, the work covers:
- Certificate reference and photo record
- Viewer, numerals and security hardware within evidence
- Advice on certified composite products and options
- FD30S composite doorset made to measure
Fire door law for Reading properties
The rules that apply to fire doors in Reading are England's. The responsible person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 must keep fire doors in non-domestic premises and the common parts of flats in working order; the Fire Safety Act 2021 confirmed that this includes flat entrance doors onto common parts.
Where a Reading block is above 11 metres, regulation 10 of the 2022 regulations means communal doors are checked every three months and flat entrance doors annually on a best-endeavours basis. Replacement doors must also satisfy the Building Regulations, with Approved Document B as the guidance most building control bodies work from.
Where composite fire doors fit in Reading
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Reading can all commission composite fire doors from us. The usual settings are deck-access blocks and purpose-built blocks of flats, though single doors for converted flats are just as welcome.
Our process in Reading
- Survey opening, threshold and exposure
- Agree colour, glazing and hardware within the certified range
- Order doorset to measure
- Remove existing door and frame
- Install, seal and adjust to the manufacturer's instructions
- Test closer and locks and hand over evidence
Prices for composite fire doors in Reading
If you need a budget figure first, the guide for composite fire doors is £1,400–£2,600 per composite flat entrance doorset supplied and fitted, ex VAT. We firm that up after a survey, pricing each door separately so you can see where the money goes.
Around Reading
As well as Reading, we cover neighbouring towns including Lower Earley, Wokingham and Crowthorne. The survey and quote are free.
Questions from Reading
Is Reading within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Reading in Berkshire and neighbouring towns such as Lower Earley. There is no charge for the survey.
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.
Do composite fire doors need a closer?
Yes, as flat entrance doors they need a self-closing device that closes and latches them. This can be overhead or concealed, depending on the certified options.
Can I add a letterbox to a composite fire door?
Only if the letterplate is part of the certified doorset. Cutting one in afterwards would compromise the door's fire performance.