What composite fire doors in Felling should include
Our composite fire doors service covers Felling and the wider Tyne and Wear area. Every job starts with a survey of the openings, so the quote reflects your actual doors rather than a guess.
In and around Felling, fire door work covers everything from family homes after loft conversions to small blocks of flats. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
Composite doorsets are a popular option for flat entrance programmes, and in Felling they suit blocks where residents want colour choice and low maintenance. For deck-access blocks in and around Felling, we specify composite doors certified for external use, with the right threshold detail.
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.
As standard, the work covers:
- Self-closer, smoke and intumescent seals
- Certificate reference and photo record
- Viewer, numerals and security hardware within evidence
- Advice on certified composite products and options
The regulations behind fire doors in Felling
Fire doors in Felling fall under English rules. New and replacement doors are covered by the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B. In workplaces and the common parts of blocks, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, as clarified by the Fire Safety Act 2021, puts the duty on the responsible person to keep fire doors suitable and maintained.
For residential buildings in Felling above 11 metres, regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 adds checks: communal fire doors at least every three months and best-endeavours checks of flat entrance doors at least every twelve months. Higher-risk buildings of at least 18 metres or seven storeys also come under the Building Safety Act 2022, where works may need approval from the Building Safety Regulator.
Who needs composite fire doors in Felling?
The need for composite fire doors usually arises in deck-access blocks or purpose-built blocks of flats, and sometimes housing association estates. Each has its own pressures, such as residents at home or a building that must stay open, so we plan the sequence of work in Felling to keep escape routes protected throughout.
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
Guide prices in Felling
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 Felling as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Around Felling
Nearby towns we cover include Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne and Hebburn. Distance from Felling does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Questions from Felling
Do you cover NE10 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Felling including NE10, and nearby towns such as Gateshead and Newcastle upon Tyne. The survey and written quote are free.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Felling building?
Yes. Send it over and we can often price straight from it, then confirm on site. We report back against the same door references so you can close actions off.
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.