Getting composite fire doors right in Shrewsbury
We provide composite fire doors in Shrewsbury (SY1 and the surrounding postcodes), from the first survey through to a documented handover.
Around Shrewsbury, care homes, HMOs and high-street shops all depend on fire doors that close, latch and seal. We survey each opening and tell you plainly which doors need work and which don't.
For deck-access blocks in and around Shrewsbury, we specify composite doors certified for external use, with the right threshold detail. We only fit composite doors in Shrewsbury in configurations covered by the product's certification.
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.
Each installation includes:
- Viewer, numerals and security hardware within evidence
- Self-closer, smoke and intumescent seals
- FD30S composite doorset made to measure
- Certificate reference and photo record
What the rules say for Shrewsbury
England's framework applies in Shrewsbury. 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 Shrewsbury, 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.
Who needs composite fire doors in Shrewsbury?
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Shrewsbury can all commission composite fire doors from us. The usual settings are housing association estates and deck-access blocks, though single doors for purpose-built blocks of flats are just as welcome.
How a Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury
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.
Shrewsbury and neighbouring towns
We also cover towns near Shrewsbury, including Wellington (15.9 km away), Telford and Rhosllannerchrugog. If your building is in SY1 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Questions from Shrewsbury
Is Shrewsbury within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Shrewsbury in Shropshire and neighbouring towns such as Wellington. There is no charge for the survey.
How quickly can you survey in Shrewsbury?
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.
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.
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.