Composite fire doors for Eastleigh buildings
Our composite fire doors service in Eastleigh is simple: a survey, a fixed quote, certified products and an installation finished to the manufacturer's evidence.
Buildings in and around Eastleigh range from industrial estates to houses with integral garages and family homes after loft conversions. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
Composite doorsets are a popular option for flat entrance programmes, and in Eastleigh they suit blocks where residents want colour choice and low maintenance. We only fit composite doors in Eastleigh 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.
Each installation includes:
- Self-closer, smoke and intumescent seals
- Advice on certified composite products and options
- Certificate reference and photo record
- Weather detailing for external deck-access doors
What the rules say for Eastleigh
England's framework applies in Eastleigh. 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.
For blocks over 11 metres in Eastleigh, 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.
Where composite fire doors fit in Eastleigh
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Eastleigh can all commission composite fire doors from us. The usual settings are deck-access blocks and converted flats, though single doors for housing association estates are just as welcome.
Our process in Eastleigh
- 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 Eastleigh
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 Eastleigh as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Nearby areas we cover from Eastleigh
Nearby towns we cover include Southampton, Winchester and Totton. Distance from Eastleigh does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Questions
Do you cover SO50 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Eastleigh including SO50, and nearby towns such as Southampton and Winchester. The survey and written quote are free.
What happens on a survey in Eastleigh?
We look at every door in scope: the leaf, frame, gaps, seals, hinges, closer, glazing and how the frame is fixed. You then get a written quote that prices each door separately.
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.