Fire door frames in Old Trafford, done to the evidence
Our fire door frames service in Old Trafford is simple: a survey, a fixed quote, certified products and an installation finished to the manufacturer's evidence.
Fire doors in Old Trafford protect escape routes in small blocks of flats, schools and family homes after loft conversions alike. We adapt the programme to the building and its occupants, never the standard of the installation.
We photograph every frame we fix in Old Trafford before the architraves go on, so the hidden work is on record. Frame-to-wall gaps on Old Trafford jobs are sealed with materials supported by the test evidence, as BS 8214:2026 sets out.
Why frames fail inspections
Many fire door problems start with the frame: softwood linings too thin for the door, frames cut back to fit a previous door, frames loose in the wall, or gaps behind the architrave stuffed with ordinary foam or left open. A perfect leaf hung in a frame like that cannot be relied on.
As standard, the work covers:
- Assessment of frame condition and compatibility
- Hardwood or certified frames to suit the door
- Photographs of fixing and sealing before covering
- Frame-to-wall gap sealing with evidenced materials
Which fire door rules apply in Old Trafford?
Fire doors in Old Trafford 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.
For residential buildings in Old Trafford 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.
Who needs fire door frames in Old Trafford?
From offices to converted houses, the requirement for fire door frames in Old Trafford 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.
From enquiry to handover in Old Trafford
- 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 Old Trafford
If you need a budget figure first, the guide for fire door frames is £250–£600 per frame replaced, fixed and sealed, ex VAT. We firm that up after a survey, pricing each door separately so you can see where the money goes.
Nearby areas we cover from Old Trafford
We also cover towns near Old Trafford, including Stretford (2.1 km away), Salford and Eccles. If your building is in M32 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Common questions
Do you cover M32 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Old Trafford including M32, and nearby towns such as Stretford and Salford. The survey and written quote are free.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Old Trafford 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.
Can a new frame be fitted to my existing door?
Sometimes, if the frame is compatible with the door's certification. Often it is simpler and better evidenced to replace the whole doorset.
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.