Double fire doors for Tewkesbury buildings
Looking for double fire doors in Tewkesbury? We supply and fit certified fire doors and components across Tewkesbury and the wider Gloucestershire area, working from a free survey and a fixed written quote.
Around Tewkesbury, light industrial buildings, schools and family homes after loft conversions all depend on fire doors that close, latch and seal. We survey each opening and tell you plainly which doors need work and which don't.
Double doors on wards, school corridors and lobbies in Tewkesbury take heavy use, so closing sequence and meeting-edge seals get extra attention. Every pair we fit in Tewkesbury is commissioned so both leaves close in the right order and latch.
Hold-opens and escape
Pairs on corridors are often held open in daily use, with hold-open devices releasing both leaves when the alarm sounds. Where a pair is on an escape route used by the public, the escape hardware and the direction of opening also need to suit the fire strategy.
What you get:
- Door coordinators where meeting edges are rebated
- Equal pair or leaf-and-a-half doorsets
- Commissioning of closing sequence
- Closers matched to each leaf
Which fire door rules apply in Tewkesbury?
Fire doors in Tewkesbury 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 Tewkesbury 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 double fire doors in Tewkesbury?
From communal corridors to care homes, the requirement for double fire doors in Tewkesbury 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.
Our process in Tewkesbury
- Survey opening width, use and traffic
- Select pair configuration and hardware set
- Order certified doorset with coordinator and bolts if needed
- Install frame and hang both leaves
- Set closing sequence, seals and latching
- Test hold-open release and record evidence
Prices for double fire doors in Tewkesbury
As a guide, budget £1,600–£3,400 per pair supplied and fitted, depending on glazing and hardware, ex VAT for double fire doors. The figure for your Tewkesbury 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 Tewkesbury and nearby
We also cover towns near Tewkesbury, including Cheltenham (11.7 km away), Gloucester and Great Malvern. If your building is in GL20 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Questions
Do you work in Tewkesbury?
Yes, we take on double fire doors in Tewkesbury and the surrounding area, including Cheltenham and Gloucester. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Tewkesbury 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.
Can double fire doors be held open?
Yes, with hold-open devices that release on the fire alarm, or with free-swing closers. Wedges and hooks are not acceptable.
Do both leaves need closers?
Usually, yes. Each leaf of a fire door pair needs to close itself. The closers are sized to each leaf's width and weight.