FD60 fire doors in Caerphilly, done to the evidence
For property owners, landlords and managing agents in Caerphilly, we offer FD60 fire doors with one team for the survey, the product and the installation.
Buildings in and around Caerphilly range from small blocks of flats to care homes and schools. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
FD60 openings in Caerphilly buildings tend to be stair cores, plant rooms and bin stores in larger blocks and commercial premises. For FD60 work in Caerphilly we generally fit certified doorsets, so frame and leaf share the same test evidence.
What do you hand over at the end?
For every FD60 opening we record the product and certificate reference, the gap measurements, the hinge and closer specification, how the frame was fixed and what was used to seal the frame-to-structure gap, with photographs before the architraves go on. That record is what your fire risk assessor or building control officer will ask for.
As standard, the work covers:
- Load-rated hinges and correctly powered closer
- 60-minute glazing systems where vision panels are needed
- Certified FD60 doorset or leaf with matching evidence
- Intumescent and smoke seals as specified
Which fire door rules apply in Caerphilly?
Because Caerphilly 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 Caerphilly comes from your fire risk assessment.
Which buildings in Caerphilly need FD60 fire doors?
The need for FD60 fire doors usually arises in refuse stores or plant and boiler rooms, and sometimes mixed-use commercial buildings. Each has its own pressures, such as residents at home or a building that must stay open, so we plan the sequence of work in Caerphilly to keep escape routes protected throughout.
From enquiry to handover in Caerphilly
- Confirm the 60-minute requirement against the fire strategy
- Survey structure, opening size and wall type
- Order the certified doorset with ironmongery to its evidence
- Install the frame, fix and seal it to the structure
- Hang, adjust and test the leaf, closer and latching
- Record evidence and make good
Guide prices in Caerphilly
Budget around £850–£1,800 per FD60 doorset supplied and fitted, ex VAT for FD60 fire doors. Our guide prices are the same in Caerphilly as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Covering Caerphilly and nearby
Caerphilly is about 15.2 km from Newport (Gwent), and we cover both, along with nearby Risca and Pontypridd. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Common questions
Do you work in Caerphilly?
Yes, we take on FD60 fire doors in Caerphilly and the surrounding area, including Risca and Pontypridd. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
How quickly can you survey in Caerphilly?
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 I upgrade an FD30 door to FD60?
Not by adding parts. An FD30 leaf cannot be turned into an FD60 door with extra strips or paint. If an opening needs 60 minutes, the leaf, and usually the frame, need to be replaced with a certified FD60 product.
Do FD60 doors need smoke seals?
If the fire strategy asks for smoke control, yes: the door will be specified as FD60S or E60Sa with smoke seals. Many plant room doors are FD60 without a smoke requirement.