Composite fire doors: our service in Eltham
Our composite fire doors service in Eltham is simple: a survey, a fixed quote, certified products and an installation finished to the manufacturer's evidence.
In and around Eltham, fire door work covers everything from schools to clinics. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
Composite doorsets are a popular option for flat entrance programmes, and in Eltham they suit blocks where residents want colour choice and low maintenance. For deck-access blocks in and around Eltham, we specify composite doors certified for external use, with the right threshold detail.
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.
As standard, the work covers:
- Weather detailing for external deck-access doors
- FD30S composite doorset made to measure
- Advice on certified composite products and options
- Self-closer, smoke and intumescent seals
The regulations behind fire doors in Eltham
England's framework applies in Eltham. 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. Enforcement of fire safety law in Eltham sits with the London Fire Brigade.
For blocks over 11 metres in Eltham, 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 Eltham
The need for composite fire doors usually arises in deck-access blocks or housing association estates, and sometimes converted 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 Eltham to keep escape routes protected throughout.
From enquiry to handover in Eltham
- 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 Eltham
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.
Covering Eltham and nearby
We also cover towns near Eltham, including Blackheath (3.4 km away), Welling and Catford. If your building is in SE9 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Common questions
Is Eltham within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Eltham in Greater London and neighbouring towns such as Blackheath. There is no charge for the survey.
How quickly can you survey in Eltham?
It depends on the number of doors and access, but we offer survey dates as soon as we reply to your enquiry. If an inspection has found urgent safety issues, tell us and we'll prioritise.
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.
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.