What double fire doors in Fleet should include
We provide double fire doors in Fleet (GU51 and the surrounding postcodes), from the first survey through to a documented handover.
In and around Fleet, fire door work covers everything from houses with integral garages to small offices. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
Leaf-and-a-half doors are a practical option for Fleet care homes and schools that need occasional wide access. Double doors on wards, school corridors and lobbies in Fleet take heavy use, so closing sequence and meeting-edge seals get extra attention.
Leaf-and-a-half for wider routes
Leaf-and-a-half doors give a usable everyday opening through the main leaf, with the smaller leaf opened for beds, trolleys or deliveries. They are common in care homes, hospitals and schools. The smaller leaf may be held with flush bolts; any bolts and their positions must be covered by the evidence.
As standard, the work covers:
- Meeting-stile intumescent and smoke seals
- Closers matched to each leaf
- Commissioning of closing sequence
- Door coordinators where meeting edges are rebated
What the rules say for Fleet
England's framework applies in Fleet. Approved Document B guides the fire performance of new and replacement doors under the Building Regulations 2010. Day-to-day duties sit with the responsible person under the Fire Safety Order 2005, and for multi-occupied residential buildings, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 add duties such as giving residents information about fire doors.
For blocks over 11 metres in Fleet, those regulations require communal fire door checks at least every three months and best-endeavours flat entrance door checks each year. In higher-risk buildings, building work is overseen by the Building Safety Regulator, so we check whether approval is needed before starting.
Buildings and duty holders in Fleet
From communal corridors to hospitals and clinics, the requirement for double fire doors in Fleet 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.
How a Fleet job runs
- 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
Budgeting for double fire doors in Fleet
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 Fleet 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.
Fleet and neighbouring towns
Nearby towns we cover include Farnborough, Aldershot and Yateley. Distance from Fleet does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Common questions
Do you cover GU51 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Fleet including GU51, and nearby towns such as Farnborough and Aldershot. The survey and written quote are free.
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.
Why does the gap between the two leaves matter?
The meeting edges are where flame and smoke can pass most easily. The gap and the seals there must match the certification for the pair to perform as tested.
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.