Fire door frames for Shepherds Bush buildings
Looking for fire door frames in Shepherds Bush? We supply and fit certified fire doors and components across Shepherds Bush and the wider Greater London area, working from a free survey and a fixed written quote.
Buildings in and around Shepherds Bush range from restaurants to care homes and converted flats. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
In older buildings the frame can be the weak point even where the leaf is sound, so we check it on every Shepherds Bush survey. We photograph every frame we fix in Shepherds Bush before the architraves go on, so the hidden work is on record.
Frames on their own
Where a leaf is sound but the frame is not, a new compatible frame can sometimes be fitted to the existing leaf, provided the combination is supported by the leaf's certification. More often, a frame replacement is part of a doorset installation.
On a typical job that means:
- Photographs of fixing and sealing before covering
- Assessment of frame condition and compatibility
- Fixing at specified centres with packing
- Frame-to-wall gap sealing with evidenced materials
Rules and responsibilities in Shepherds Bush
Fire doors in Shepherds Bush fall under English rules. New and replacement doors are covered by the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B. In workplaces and the common parts of blocks, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, as clarified by the Fire Safety Act 2021, puts the duty on the responsible person to keep fire doors suitable and maintained. Enforcement of fire safety law in Shepherds Bush sits with the London Fire Brigade.
For residential buildings in Shepherds Bush above 11 metres, regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 adds checks: communal fire doors at least every three months and best-endeavours checks of flat entrance doors at least every twelve months. Higher-risk buildings of at least 18 metres or seven storeys also come under the Building Safety Act 2022, where works may need approval from the Building Safety Regulator.
Where fire door frames fit in Shepherds Bush
From converted houses to older blocks of flats, the requirement for fire door frames in Shepherds Bush 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 Shepherds Bush
- 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
Prices for fire door frames in Shepherds Bush
Budget around £250–£600 per frame replaced, fixed and sealed, ex VAT for fire door frames. Our guide prices are the same in Shepherds Bush as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Around Shepherds Bush
We also cover towns near Shepherds Bush, including Notting Hill (1.3 km away), Chiswick and Fulham. If your building is in W12 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Common questions
Do you cover W12 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Shepherds Bush including W12, and nearby towns such as Notting Hill and Chiswick. The survey and written quote are free.
How quickly can you survey in Shepherds Bush?
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.
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.
Can I use expanding foam around a fire door frame?
Only a fire-rated foam with evidence for that use and gap size. Ordinary expanding foam is not suitable.