FD30 fire doors in Cwmbran, done to the evidence
Our FD30 fire doors service in Cwmbran is simple: a survey, a fixed quote, certified products and an installation finished to the manufacturer's evidence.
In and around Cwmbran, fire door work covers everything from small blocks of flats to care homes. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
In Cwmbran, FD30 doors are the usual choice for escape-route corridors, stairs and kitchen doors where the fire strategy asks for 30 minutes. For a mixed portfolio in Cwmbran, we can survey every FD30 opening in one visit and price leaf-only and doorset options side by side.
Leaf only or a full doorset?
If the existing frame is sound, correctly sized, securely fixed and compatible with the new leaf's certification, a new FD30 leaf can be hung in it. Many frames do not pass that test: old softwood linings, frames that have been cut about for previous doors, or frames with no evidence of how they were fixed. In those cases a certified doorset (leaf, frame and ironmongery tested together) is the cleaner answer and usually the quicker one on site.
We tell you which route each opening needs on the survey, door by door, and why.
As standard, the work covers:
- Survey of the opening, frame and existing ironmongery
- Fire-tested hinges, latch or lock and intumescent pads
- Certified FD30 or FD30S leaf, or full doorset
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals to the certification
Fire door law for Cwmbran properties
Because Cwmbran is in Wales, we work to the Building Regulations as they apply in Wales and to the Welsh version of Approved Document B. The responsible person duties under the Fire Safety Order 2005 still apply to workplaces and common parts.
England's fire door checking rules for tall residential buildings do not apply in Wales, so the checking frequency for doors in Cwmbran comes from your fire risk assessment.
Which buildings in Cwmbran need FD30 fire doors?
From HMOs to blocks of flats, the requirement for FD30 fire doors in Cwmbran 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 Cwmbran
- Measure the opening, check the frame and confirm the rating needed
- Order a certified leaf or doorset to size, with matching components
- Remove the old door and assess the frame or structural opening
- Fix the frame and hang the leaf to the certified gap tolerances
- Fit seals, hinges, latch, closer and signage, then test close-and-latch
- Seal the frame-to-wall gap, make good and record the evidence
Prices for FD30 fire doors in Cwmbran
Budget around £300–£600 for a leaf into a sound existing frame; £650–£1,300 for a doorset, ex VAT for FD30 fire doors. Our guide prices are the same in Cwmbran as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Around Cwmbran
Cwmbran is about 7.6 km from Newport (Gwent), and we cover both, along with nearby Pontypool and Risca. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Common questions
Is Cwmbran within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Cwmbran in Gwent and neighbouring towns such as Pontypool. 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.
How long does it take to fit an FD30 door?
A leaf into a sound frame is often a few hours. A full doorset including frame removal, fixing, sealing and making good is usually half a day to a day per opening, depending on access and the wall construction.
What is the difference between FD30 and FD30S?
FD30S has been tested for smoke control as well as fire. It adds a smoke seal, usually a brush or blade, and needs a tight threshold gap. Flat entrance doors and doors onto protected escape routes are commonly specified as FD30S.