Composite fire doors: our service in Tyne and Wear
For composite fire doors anywhere in Tyne and Wear, one team handles the survey, supply, installation and handover, covering Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, South Shields and the rest of the county.
Composite doorsets are a popular option for flat entrance programmes, and in Tyne and Wear they suit blocks where residents want colour choice and low maintenance. We only fit composite doors in Tyne and Wear in configurations covered by the product's certification.
Tyne and Wear has a mix of buildings, from purpose-built blocks to converted houses and commercial premises. We tailor the programme to the building, not the other way round.
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.
What the rules say for Tyne and Wear
The rules that apply to fire doors in Tyne and Wear 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 Tyne and Wear 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.
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
What does composite fire doors cost in Tyne and Wear?
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.
Common questions
Do you provide composite fire doors across Tyne and Wear?
Yes. We cover all of Tyne and Wear, including Newcastle upon Tyne and Sunderland. Surveys and written quotes are free.
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.
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.