Getting fire door frames right in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Our fire door frames service covers Newcastle-under-Lyme and the wider Staffordshire area. Every job starts with a survey of the openings, so the quote reflects your actual doors rather than a guess.
In and around Newcastle-under-Lyme, fire door work covers everything from GP surgeries to offices. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
In older buildings the frame can be the weak point even where the leaf is sound, so we check it on every Newcastle-under-Lyme survey. Frame-to-wall gaps on Newcastle-under-Lyme jobs are sealed with materials supported by the test evidence, as BS 8214:2026 sets out.
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.
As standard, the work covers:
- Photographs of fixing and sealing before covering
- Fixing at specified centres with packing
- Architraves and making good
- Frame-to-wall gap sealing with evidenced materials
Rules and responsibilities in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Fire doors in Newcastle-under-Lyme 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme?
The need for fire door frames usually arises in converted houses or older blocks of flats, and sometimes offices. 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme to keep escape routes protected throughout.
How a Newcastle-under-Lyme 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
Guide prices in Newcastle-under-Lyme
As a guide, budget £250–£600 per frame replaced, fixed and sealed, ex VAT for fire door frames. The figure for your Newcastle-under-Lyme 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.
Around Newcastle-under-Lyme
Newcastle-under-Lyme is about 3.2 km from Stoke-on-Trent, and we cover both, along with nearby Longton and Kidsgrove. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Questions from Newcastle-under-Lyme
Do you work in Newcastle-under-Lyme?
Yes, we take on fire door frames in Newcastle-under-Lyme and the surrounding area, including Stoke-on-Trent and Longton. 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme 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 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.
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.