FD60 fire doors in Crawley, done to the evidence
When you book FD60 fire doors in Crawley, the aim is simple: doors that close, latch and seal as tested, with records that prove it.
Buildings in and around Crawley range from HMOs to purpose-built flats and industrial units. 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 Crawley buildings tend to be stair cores, plant rooms and bin stores in larger blocks and commercial premises. For FD60 work in Crawley 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.
Each installation includes:
- Check of the fire strategy rating for each opening
- Frame fixing and structural gap sealing recorded with photos
- 60-minute glazing systems where vision panels are needed
- Intumescent and smoke seals as specified
What the rules say for Crawley
England's framework applies in Crawley. 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 Crawley, 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 FD60 fire doors fit in Crawley
From refuse stores to stair cores in taller blocks, the requirement for FD60 fire doors in Crawley 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.
The steps on a Crawley installation
- 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
Budgeting for FD60 fire doors in Crawley
Budget around £850–£1,800 per FD60 doorset supplied and fitted, ex VAT for FD60 fire doors. Our guide prices are the same in Crawley as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Covering Crawley and nearby
As well as Crawley, we cover neighbouring towns including Horley, Horsham and East Grinstead. The survey and quote are free.
Common questions
Do you work in Crawley?
Yes, we take on FD60 fire doors in Crawley and the surrounding area, including Horley and Horsham. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Crawley 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.
Are FD60 doors harder to open?
They are heavier, so the closer has to be chosen and adjusted with care. A well-set closer will still close and latch the door while keeping the opening force reasonable for the people who use it.
Is FD60 just a thicker FD30?
No. FD60 doors are built and tested as a different product, usually with a thicker core, different seals and different ironmongery. Only the tested combination carries the 60-minute rating.