Getting double fire doors right in Hythe
Our double fire doors service covers Hythe and the wider Hampshire area. Every job starts with a survey of the openings, so the quote reflects your actual doors rather than a guess.
Buildings in and around Hythe range from small offices to light industrial buildings and family homes after loft conversions. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
Every pair we fit in Hythe is commissioned so both leaves close in the right order and latch. Leaf-and-a-half doors are a practical option for Hythe care homes and schools that need occasional wide access.
Why pairs need extra care
The meeting stiles are the weak point of a pair. Gaps there must be controlled, both leaves need intumescent and smoke seals as specified, and if the meeting edges are rebated, a door coordinator is usually needed so the leaves close in the right order. If they close out of sequence, the door may not latch and will not perform as tested.
As standard, the work covers:
- Equal pair or leaf-and-a-half doorsets
- Flush bolts and hold-opens within evidence
- Door coordinators where meeting edges are rebated
- Meeting-stile intumescent and smoke seals
Which fire door rules apply in Hythe?
The rules that apply to fire doors in Hythe 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 Hythe 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.
Where double fire doors fit in Hythe
From office cores to communal corridors, the requirement for double fire doors in Hythe 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 Hythe 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
What does double fire doors cost in Hythe?
Guide pricing for double fire doors: £1,600–£3,400 per pair supplied and fitted, depending on glazing and hardware, ex VAT. Volume work across several doors in one Hythe building usually brings the per-door cost down. Your written quote is fixed once we have surveyed.
Covering Hythe and nearby
Neighbouring towns such as Southampton, Totton, Eastleigh and Cowes are covered too, so clients with several buildings can use one installer and one evidence format.
Common questions
Is Hythe within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Hythe in Hampshire and neighbouring towns such as Southampton. There is no charge for the survey.
How quickly can you survey in Hythe?
It depends on the number of doors and access, but we offer survey dates as soon as we reply to your enquiry. If an inspection has found urgent safety issues, tell us and we'll prioritise.
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.
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.