Composite fire doors for Gloucester buildings
Our composite fire doors service covers Gloucester and the wider Gloucestershire area. Every job starts with a survey of the openings, so the quote reflects your actual doors rather than a guess.
Buildings in and around Gloucester range from offices to industrial units and converted period houses. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
For deck-access blocks in and around Gloucester, we specify composite doors certified for external use, with the right threshold detail. We only fit composite doors in Gloucester in configurations covered by the product's certification.
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.
On a typical job that means:
- Viewer, numerals and security hardware within evidence
- Self-closer, smoke and intumescent seals
- Advice on certified composite products and options
- Weather detailing for external deck-access doors
The regulations behind fire doors in Gloucester
The rules that apply to fire doors in Gloucester 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 Gloucester 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 Gloucester
Typical settings for composite fire doors include housing association estates, converted flats and deck-access blocks. In Gloucester, 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 Gloucester 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
Guide prices in Gloucester
As a guide, budget £1,400–£2,600 per composite flat entrance doorset supplied and fitted, ex VAT for composite fire doors. The figure for your Gloucester building depends on the number of doors, the rating, the condition of the frames, finishes, hardware and access. We confirm a fixed price after the free survey.
Gloucester and neighbouring towns
As well as Gloucester, we cover neighbouring towns including Cheltenham, Stroud and Tewkesbury. The survey and quote are free.
Common questions
Do you work in Gloucester?
Yes, we take on composite fire doors in Gloucester and the surrounding area, including Cheltenham and Stroud. 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 Gloucester 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.
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.
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.