Composite fire doors in Exeter, done to the evidence
Our composite fire doors service in Exeter is simple: a survey, a fixed quote, certified products and an installation finished to the manufacturer's evidence.
Around Exeter, care homes, schools and HMOs all depend on fire doors that close, latch and seal. We survey each opening and tell you plainly which doors need work and which don't.
For deck-access blocks in and around Exeter, we specify composite doors certified for external use, with the right threshold detail. We only fit composite doors in Exeter in configurations covered by the product's certification.
How we fit composite doorsets
Composite doorsets are installed strictly to the manufacturer's instructions, which typically set out fixing positions, packing, the sealing of the frame-to-wall gap and threshold details. We set the closer so that it closes and latches the door, test the locks and record everything for your files. Where a resident or freeholder chooses colours, we make sure the chosen option is within the certified range.
On a typical job that means:
- FD30S composite doorset made to measure
- Certificate reference and photo record
- Viewer, numerals and security hardware within evidence
- Weather detailing for external deck-access doors
Which fire door rules apply in Exeter?
In Exeter, as elsewhere in England, the starting point is the Fire Safety Order 2005: whoever controls a workplace or the shared parts of a residential block must make sure its fire doors work. When doors are replaced, the Building Regulations and Approved Document B set the standard the new work has to meet.
Blocks above 11 metres have a specific routine under regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022: quarterly checks of communal fire doors and annual best-endeavours checks of flat front doors. If your Exeter building is a higher-risk building under the Building Safety Act 2022, we confirm the approval route with the Principal Accountable Person before any work is ordered.
Where composite fire doors fit in Exeter
The need for composite fire doors usually arises in converted flats or purpose-built blocks of flats, and sometimes housing association estates. 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 Exeter to keep escape routes protected throughout.
Our process in Exeter
- 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
What does composite fire doors cost in Exeter?
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.
Nearby areas we cover from Exeter
Neighbouring towns such as Heavitree, Exmouth, Tiverton and Newton Abbot are covered too, so clients with several buildings can use one installer and one evidence format.
Questions from Exeter
Do you work in Exeter?
Yes, we take on composite fire doors in Exeter and the surrounding area, including Heavitree and Exmouth. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Exeter building?
Yes. Send it over and we can often price straight from it, then confirm on site. We report back against the same door references so you can close actions off.
Can composite fire doors face the weather?
Some are designed for external use on deck-access blocks. The product must be certified for that use and fitted with the right threshold and weather detailing.
Are composite fire doors as good as timber ones?
Both can perform well when they are certified and installed correctly. Composite doors offer low maintenance and colour choice; timber doorsets offer more flexibility on sizes and finishes. The certification and installation matter more than the material.