Composite fire doors in Cheltenham, done to the evidence
Looking for composite fire doors in Cheltenham? We supply and fit certified fire doors and components across Cheltenham and the wider Gloucestershire area, working from a free survey and a fixed written quote.
Cheltenham has a broad mix of buildings, including converted period houses, care homes and schools, and the same fire door principles apply to all of them.
We only fit composite doors in Cheltenham in configurations covered by the product's certification. Composite doorsets are a popular option for flat entrance programmes, and in Cheltenham they suit blocks where residents want colour choice and low maintenance.
What to check before you buy
Composite doors vary widely. The certification must cover the whole doorset as supplied: the core, skin, frame, glazing, letterplate, viewer and every item of hardware. Ask to see the certificate and the installation instructions, and check that the door's configuration, such as a side panel or glazed panel, is actually covered. BS 8214:2026 now includes maintenance guidance for composite and metal doors, reflecting how common they have become.
What you get:
- FD30S composite doorset made to measure
- Advice on certified composite products and options
- Self-closer, smoke and intumescent seals
- Weather detailing for external deck-access doors
Fire door law for Cheltenham properties
The rules that apply to fire doors in Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham 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.
Which buildings in Cheltenham need composite fire doors?
Typical settings for composite fire doors include deck-access blocks, converted flats and purpose-built blocks of flats. In Cheltenham, as anywhere, the duty holder varies: a responsible person for a workplace, a landlord or managing agent for a block or HMO, or a homeowner after building work. We adjust access, timing and paperwork to suit whoever commissions the work.
How a Cheltenham job runs
- 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
Budgeting for composite fire doors in Cheltenham
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 Cheltenham
Cheltenham is about 11.8 km from Gloucester, and we cover both, along with nearby Tewkesbury and Stroud. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Questions from Cheltenham
Do you work in Cheltenham?
Yes, we take on composite fire doors in Cheltenham and the surrounding area, including Tewkesbury and Gloucester. 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 Cheltenham 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 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.
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.