Composite fire doors: our service in Horsham
We provide composite fire doors in Horsham (RH12 and the surrounding postcodes), from the first survey through to a documented handover.
Buildings in and around Horsham range from low-rise blocks of flats to family homes after loft conversions and high-street shops. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
We only fit composite doors in Horsham in configurations covered by the product's certification. Composite doorsets are a popular option for flat entrance programmes, and in Horsham they suit blocks where residents want colour choice and low maintenance.
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:
- Weather detailing for external deck-access doors
- Advice on certified composite products and options
- Certificate reference and photo record
- Self-closer, smoke and intumescent seals
Rules and responsibilities in Horsham
Fire doors in Horsham 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 Horsham 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 Horsham?
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Horsham 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 Horsham
- 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 Horsham
Guide pricing for composite fire doors: £1,400–£2,600 per composite flat entrance doorset supplied and fitted, ex VAT. Volume work across several doors in one Horsham building usually brings the per-door cost down. Your written quote is fixed once we have surveyed.
Horsham and neighbouring towns
Nearby towns we cover include Crawley, Horley and Haywards Heath. Distance from Horsham does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Common questions
Do you work in Horsham?
Yes, we take on composite fire doors in Horsham and the surrounding area, including Crawley and Horley. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
What happens on a survey in Horsham?
We look at every door in scope: the leaf, frame, gaps, seals, hinges, closer, glazing and how the frame is fixed. You then get a written quote that prices each door separately.
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.
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.