FD60 fire doors in Egham: what's involved
If you need FD60 fire doors in Egham, we can survey, supply and install, then leave you the evidence your fire risk assessor will ask for.
Buildings in and around Egham range from houses with integral garages to schools and care homes. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
Before ordering FD60 doors for a Egham building, we check the rating each opening actually needs, because over-specifying makes doors heavier and dearer. For FD60 work in Egham we generally fit certified doorsets, so frame and leaf share the same test evidence.
Why FD60 installation is less forgiving
A 54mm leaf can weigh considerably more than a 44mm one. That weight drives everything else: more robust frames and fixings, hinges rated for the load, and a closer with enough power to close and latch the door without making it too heavy to open. Glazing, if any, must use a 60-minute glass and glazing system from the same test evidence.
Because of this, most FD60 openings are best done as a certified doorset, so the frame and leaf come with matching evidence.
Each installation includes:
- Frame fixing and structural gap sealing recorded with photos
- Intumescent and smoke seals as specified
- Certified FD60 doorset or leaf with matching evidence
- Check of the fire strategy rating for each opening
Rules and responsibilities in Egham
In Egham, as elsewhere in England, the starting point is the Fire Safety Order 2005: whoever controls a workplace or the shared parts of a residential block must make sure its fire doors work. When doors are replaced, the Building Regulations and Approved Document B set the standard the new work has to meet.
Blocks above 11 metres have a specific routine under regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022: quarterly checks of communal fire doors and annual best-endeavours checks of flat front doors. If your Egham building is a higher-risk building under the Building Safety Act 2022, we confirm the approval route with the Principal Accountable Person before any work is ordered.
Who needs FD60 fire doors in Egham?
You are most likely to need FD60 fire doors if you look after mixed-use commercial buildings, refuse stores or stair cores in taller blocks. Whatever the building in Egham, we survey each opening and tell you which doors need work and which do not.
From enquiry to handover in Egham
- 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
What does FD60 fire doors cost in Egham?
As a guide, budget £850–£1,800 per FD60 doorset supplied and fitted, ex VAT for FD60 fire doors. The figure for your Egham 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.
Egham and neighbouring towns
Egham is about 12.5 km from Woking, and we cover both, along with nearby Staines and Ashford (Surrey). Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Common questions
Do you cover TW20 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Egham including TW20, and nearby towns such as Staines and Ashford (Surrey). The survey and written quote are free.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Egham 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.
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.
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.