Composite fire doors in Frome, done to the evidence
Our composite fire doors service in Frome is simple: a survey, a fixed quote, certified products and an installation finished to the manufacturer's evidence.
Frome has a broad mix of buildings, including family homes after loft conversions, houses with integral garages and light industrial buildings, and the same fire door principles apply to all of them.
Composite doorsets are a popular option for flat entrance programmes, and in Frome they suit blocks where residents want colour choice and low maintenance. We only fit composite doors in Frome in configurations covered by the product's certification.
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
- Viewer, numerals and security hardware within evidence
- Self-closer, smoke and intumescent seals
- Certificate reference and photo record
What the rules say for Frome
In Frome, as elsewhere in England, the starting point is the Fire Safety Order 2005: whoever controls a workplace or the shared parts of a residential block must make sure its fire doors work. When doors are replaced, the Building Regulations and Approved Document B set the standard the new work has to meet.
Blocks above 11 metres have a specific routine under regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022: quarterly checks of communal fire doors and annual best-endeavours checks of flat front doors. If your Frome building is a higher-risk building under the Building Safety Act 2022, we confirm the approval route with the Principal Accountable Person before any work is ordered.
Who needs composite fire doors in Frome?
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Frome can all commission composite fire doors from us. The usual settings are purpose-built blocks of flats and housing association estates, though single doors for deck-access blocks are just as welcome.
Our process in Frome
- 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 Frome?
As a guide, budget £1,400–£2,600 per composite flat entrance doorset supplied and fitted, ex VAT for composite fire doors. The figure for your Frome building depends on the number of doors, the rating, the condition of the frames, finishes, hardware and access. We confirm a fixed price after the free survey.
Nearby areas we cover from Frome
Frome is about 16.5 km from Bath, and we cover both, along with nearby Trowbridge and Kingswood. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Questions
Is Frome within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Frome in Somerset and neighbouring towns such as Trowbridge. There is no charge for the survey.
Do I need to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to give us access to the doors. For blocks and commercial buildings, a caretaker or site contact is fine; for HMOs and homes, we agree a time with you or your tenants.
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.
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.