Double fire doors in Grantham, done to the evidence
From the NG31 postcode district outwards, we take on double fire doors across Grantham for homes, blocks and workplaces.
Grantham has a broad mix of buildings, including family homes after loft conversions, small offices and care homes, and the same fire door principles apply to all of them.
Double doors on wards, school corridors and lobbies in Grantham take heavy use, so closing sequence and meeting-edge seals get extra attention. Every pair we fit in Grantham 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.
On a typical job that means:
- Meeting-stile intumescent and smoke seals
- Flush bolts and hold-opens within evidence
- Commissioning of closing sequence
- Equal pair or leaf-and-a-half doorsets
Fire door law for Grantham properties
England's framework applies in Grantham. 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 Grantham, 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.
Where double fire doors fit in Grantham
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Grantham can all commission double fire doors from us. The usual settings are schools and care homes, though single doors for office cores are just as welcome.
The steps on a Grantham installation
- 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 Grantham
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 Grantham 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.
Around Grantham
Nearby towns we cover include Newark-on-Trent, Melton Mowbray and Stamford. Distance from Grantham does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Common questions
Is Grantham within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Grantham in Lincolnshire and neighbouring towns such as Newark-on-Trent. There is no charge for the survey.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Grantham 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.
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.