Getting fire door frames right in Wrexham
Our fire door frames service covers Wrexham and the wider Clwyd area. Every job starts with a survey of the openings, so the quote reflects your actual doors rather than a guess.
Buildings in and around Wrexham range from schools to low-rise blocks of flats and industrial estates. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
We photograph every frame we fix in Wrexham before the architraves go on, so the hidden work is on record. Frame-to-wall gaps on Wrexham jobs are sealed with materials supported by the test evidence, as BS 8214:2026 sets out.
BS 8214:2026 and the frame-to-wall gap
The 2026 revision of BS 8214 strengthened its guidance on sealing the gap between the frame and the surrounding structure, listing material types such as stone wool, mastic and fire-rated foam, and putting the emphasis on using what the evidence supports. We fill and seal that gap with materials covered by the doorset's or sealant's test evidence and photograph it before the architraves go back on.
Each installation includes:
- Architraves and making good
- Fixing at specified centres with packing
- Assessment of frame condition and compatibility
- Hardwood or certified frames to suit the door
Rules and responsibilities in Wrexham
Fire door work in Wrexham follows Welsh building regulations and the Welsh Approved Document B. The Fire Safety Order 2005 covers workplaces and the shared parts of residential buildings here too, placing the duty on the responsible person.
The English regulation 10 checking regime does not extend to Wrexham, so how often doors are checked comes from the fire risk assessment. We hand over evidence that fits whatever regime your assessor sets.
Where fire door frames fit in Wrexham
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Wrexham can all commission fire door frames from us. The usual settings are converted houses and older blocks of flats, though single doors for schools are just as welcome.
What happens after you enquire
- Remove architraves and inspect frame fixing
- Decide repair, re-fix or replace
- Prepare the opening and fit the frame
- Pack and fix at specified centres
- Seal the frame-to-wall gap
- Photograph, fit architraves and make good
Guide prices in Wrexham
Budget around £250–£600 per frame replaced, fixed and sealed, ex VAT for fire door frames. Our guide prices are the same in Wrexham as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Covering Wrexham and nearby
As well as Wrexham, we cover neighbouring towns including Rhosllannerchrugog, Buckley and Hawarden. The survey and quote are free.
Common questions
Do you work in Wrexham?
Yes, we take on fire door frames in Wrexham and the surrounding area, including Rhosllannerchrugog and Buckley. 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 Wrexham 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.
What is the frame-to-wall gap?
It is the space between the door frame and the surrounding wall, normally hidden by the architrave. If it is not filled with a suitable fire-resisting material, fire and smoke can pass around the door.
Why do you photograph the frame before fitting architraves?
Because the fixing and sealing are hidden once the architraves go on. Photographs give you evidence that the hidden work was done correctly.