Getting composite fire doors right in Dudley
If you need composite fire doors in Dudley, we can survey, supply and install, then leave you the evidence your fire risk assessor will ask for.
Fire doors in Dudley protect escape routes in care homes, converted period houses and purpose-built flats alike. We adapt the programme to the building and its occupants, never the standard of the installation.
Composite doorsets are a popular option for flat entrance programmes, and in Dudley they suit blocks where residents want colour choice and low maintenance. We only fit composite doors in Dudley in configurations covered by the product's certification.
What to check before you buy
Composite doors vary widely. The certification must cover the whole doorset as supplied: the core, skin, frame, glazing, letterplate, viewer and every item of hardware. Ask to see the certificate and the installation instructions, and check that the door's configuration, such as a side panel or glazed panel, is actually covered. BS 8214:2026 now includes maintenance guidance for composite and metal doors, reflecting how common they have become.
On a typical job that means:
- Viewer, numerals and security hardware within evidence
- Certificate reference and photo record
- Self-closer, smoke and intumescent seals
- FD30S composite doorset made to measure
Which fire door rules apply in Dudley?
The rules that apply to fire doors in Dudley 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 Dudley 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.
Who needs composite fire doors in Dudley?
From housing association estates to purpose-built blocks of flats, the requirement for composite fire doors in Dudley comes from the fire strategy or risk assessment for the building. We work from that document, or help you interpret your inspection report, before quoting.
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 Dudley
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 Dudley 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.
Covering Dudley and nearby
We also cover towns near Dudley, including Brierley Hill (3.3 km away), Tipton and Kingswinford. If your building is in DY2 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Common questions
Is Dudley within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Dudley in West Midlands and neighbouring towns such as Brierley Hill. 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 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.