Composite fire doors for London buildings
Our composite fire doors service in London is simple: a survey, a fixed quote, certified products and an installation finished to the manufacturer's evidence.
In and around London, fire door work covers everything from hotels to converted flats. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
We only fit composite doors in London in configurations covered by the product's certification. Composite doorsets are a popular option for flat entrance programmes, and in London they suit blocks where residents want colour choice and low maintenance.
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:
- Weather detailing for external deck-access doors
- Certificate reference and photo record
- Viewer, numerals and security hardware within evidence
- FD30S composite doorset made to measure
The regulations behind fire doors in London
The rules that apply to fire doors in London 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. In London, the London Fire Brigade is the enforcing authority for fire safety law.
Where a London 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 London need composite fire doors?
The need for composite fire doors usually arises in deck-access blocks or converted flats, and sometimes purpose-built blocks of 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 London to keep escape routes protected throughout.
Our process in London
- 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 London?
Budget around £1,400–£2,600 per composite flat entrance doorset supplied and fitted, ex VAT for composite fire doors. Our guide prices are the same in London as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
London and neighbouring towns
Beyond London itself we also cover nearby towns such as City of Westminster (1.4 km), Pimlico and Islington. The service, pricing and evidence are the same wherever you are.
Questions
Do you cover WC2N and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover London including WC2N, and nearby towns such as City of Westminster and Pimlico. The survey and written quote are free.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my London 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.
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.