Fire door frames for Mansfield buildings
We provide fire door frames in Mansfield (NG18 and the surrounding postcodes), from the first survey through to a documented handover.
Buildings in and around Mansfield range from schools to care homes and 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 Mansfield survey. We photograph every frame we fix in Mansfield 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
- Hardwood or certified frames to suit the door
- Architraves and making good
- Assessment of frame condition and compatibility
Rules and responsibilities in Mansfield
England's framework applies in Mansfield. 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 Mansfield, 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 fire door frames fit in Mansfield
From offices to schools, the requirement for fire door frames in Mansfield 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.
How a Mansfield 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 Mansfield?
As a guide, budget £250–£600 per frame replaced, fixed and sealed, ex VAT for fire door frames. The figure for your Mansfield 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 Mansfield
Neighbouring towns such as Sutton in Ashfield, Kirkby in Ashfield, Hucknall and Alfreton are covered too, so clients with several buildings can use one installer and one evidence format.
Common questions
Do you cover NG18 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Mansfield including NG18, and nearby towns such as Sutton in Ashfield and Kirkby in Ashfield. The survey and written quote are free.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Mansfield 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.