Getting double fire doors right in Wednesfield
If you need double fire doors in Wednesfield, we can survey, supply and install, then leave you the evidence your fire risk assessor will ask for.
Buildings in and around Wednesfield range from schools to care homes and light industrial buildings. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
Double doors on wards, school corridors and lobbies in Wednesfield take heavy use, so closing sequence and meeting-edge seals get extra attention. Every pair we fit in Wednesfield is commissioned so both leaves close in the right order and latch.
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:
- Flush bolts and hold-opens within evidence
- Door coordinators where meeting edges are rebated
- Closers matched to each leaf
- Commissioning of closing sequence
Fire door law for Wednesfield properties
Fire doors in Wednesfield 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 Wednesfield 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.
Buildings and duty holders in Wednesfield
You are most likely to need double fire doors if you look after hospitals and clinics, care homes or communal corridors. Whatever the building in Wednesfield, we survey each opening and tell you which doors need work and which do not.
From enquiry to handover in Wednesfield
- 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 Wednesfield?
Budget around £1,600–£3,400 per pair supplied and fitted, depending on glazing and hardware, ex VAT for double fire doors. Our guide prices are the same in Wednesfield as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Nearby areas we cover from Wednesfield
We also cover towns near Wednesfield, including Willenhall (2.1 km away), Wolverhampton and Bloxwich. If your building is in WV11 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Questions from Wednesfield
Is Wednesfield within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Wednesfield in West Midlands and neighbouring towns such as Willenhall. There is no charge for the survey.
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.
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.