Fire door frames in Pontypridd, done to the evidence
If you need fire door frames in Pontypridd, we can survey, supply and install, then leave you the evidence your fire risk assessor will ask for.
Buildings in and around Pontypridd range from schools to care homes and small offices. 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 Pontypridd survey. We photograph every frame we fix in Pontypridd 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.
Each installation includes:
- Frame-to-wall gap sealing with evidenced materials
- Hardwood or certified frames to suit the door
- Photographs of fixing and sealing before covering
- Assessment of frame condition and compatibility
Fire door law for Pontypridd properties
Fire door work in Pontypridd 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 Pontypridd, so how often doors are checked comes from the fire risk assessment. We hand over evidence that fits whatever regime your assessor sets.
Who needs fire door frames in Pontypridd?
The need for fire door frames usually arises in older blocks of flats or converted houses, and sometimes schools. Each has its own pressures, such as residents at home or a building that must stay open, so we plan the sequence of work in Pontypridd to keep escape routes protected throughout.
How a Pontypridd job runs
- 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
What does fire door frames cost in Pontypridd?
As a guide, budget £250–£600 per frame replaced, fixed and sealed, ex VAT for fire door frames. The figure for your Pontypridd 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.
Nearby areas we cover from Pontypridd
We also cover towns near Pontypridd, including Tonypandy (8.1 km away), Caerphilly and Rhondda. If your building is in CF37 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Questions
Is Pontypridd within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Pontypridd in Mid Glamorgan and neighbouring towns such as Tonypandy. There is no charge for the survey.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Pontypridd 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.
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.