Getting composite fire doors right in Woking
Our composite fire doors service in Woking is simple: a survey, a fixed quote, certified products and an installation finished to the manufacturer's evidence.
Buildings in and around Woking range from GP surgeries to purpose-built flats and industrial units. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
For deck-access blocks in and around Woking, we specify composite doors certified for external use, with the right threshold detail. We only fit composite doors in Woking 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.
Each installation includes:
- Self-closer, smoke and intumescent seals
- FD30S composite doorset made to measure
- Weather detailing for external deck-access doors
- Viewer, numerals and security hardware within evidence
What the rules say for Woking
In Woking, 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 Woking 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.
Where composite fire doors fit in Woking
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Woking can all commission composite fire doors from us. The usual settings are deck-access blocks and purpose-built blocks of flats, though single doors for housing association estates are just as welcome.
Our process in Woking
- 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 Woking
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 Woking as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Around Woking
Beyond Woking itself we also cover nearby towns such as Guildford (9.4 km), Egham and Walton-on-Thames. The service, pricing and evidence are the same wherever you are.
Common questions
Is Woking within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Woking in Surrey and neighbouring towns such as Guildford. 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.
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.