Composite fire doors for Fleet buildings
Our composite fire doors service in Fleet is simple: a survey, a fixed quote, certified products and an installation finished to the manufacturer's evidence.
Fleet has a broad mix of buildings, including light industrial buildings, care homes and houses with integral garages, and the same fire door principles apply to all of them.
Composite doorsets are a popular option for flat entrance programmes, and in Fleet they suit blocks where residents want colour choice and low maintenance. For deck-access blocks in and around Fleet, we specify composite doors certified for external use, with the right threshold detail.
Where do composite fire doors make sense?
Composite doorsets are widely used as flat entrance doors, both inside corridors and on external deck-access walkways where the door faces the weather. Their factory finish avoids repainting, which matters because paint build-up is a common reason seals stop working. Many products also offer security features alongside the fire rating.
As standard, the work covers:
- 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
Rules and responsibilities in Fleet
The rules that apply to fire doors in Fleet 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 Fleet 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 Fleet need composite fire doors?
From deck-access blocks to converted flats, the requirement for composite fire doors in Fleet comes from the fire strategy or risk assessment for the building. We work from that document, or help you interpret your inspection report, before quoting.
What happens after you enquire
- 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 Fleet
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 Fleet as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Fleet and neighbouring towns
Fleet is about 58.0 km from Southampton, and we cover both, along with nearby Farnborough and Aldershot. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Questions from Fleet
Do you work in Fleet?
Yes, we take on composite fire doors in Fleet and the surrounding area, including Farnborough and Aldershot. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
What happens on a survey in Fleet?
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.
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.
Can composite fire doors face the weather?
Some are designed for external use on deck-access blocks. The product must be certified for that use and fitted with the right threshold and weather detailing.