Fire door frames in Hebburn, done to the evidence
Looking for fire door frames in Hebburn? We supply and fit certified fire doors and components across Hebburn and the wider Tyne and Wear area, working from a free survey and a fixed written quote.
Fire doors in Hebburn protect escape routes in schools, care homes and small blocks of flats alike. We adapt the programme to the building and its occupants, never the standard of the installation.
Frame-to-wall gaps on Hebburn jobs are sealed with materials supported by the test evidence, as BS 8214:2026 sets out. In older buildings the frame can be the weak point even where the leaf is sound, so we check it on every Hebburn survey.
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.
What you get:
- Architraves and making good
- Fixing at specified centres with packing
- Photographs of fixing and sealing before covering
- Hardwood or certified frames to suit the door
Fire door law for Hebburn properties
Fire doors in Hebburn 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 Hebburn 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.
Which buildings in Hebburn need fire door frames?
The need for fire door frames usually arises in schools or offices, and sometimes converted houses. 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 Hebburn to keep escape routes protected throughout.
The steps on a Hebburn installation
- 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 Hebburn
As a guide, budget £250–£600 per frame replaced, fixed and sealed, ex VAT for fire door frames. The figure for your Hebburn 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.
Covering Hebburn and nearby
Hebburn is about 6.3 km from Newcastle upon Tyne, and we cover both, along with nearby Jarrow and Wallsend. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Common questions
Do you cover NE31 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Hebburn including NE31, and nearby towns such as Jarrow and Wallsend. The survey and written quote are free.
Do I need to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to give us access to the doors. For blocks and commercial buildings, a caretaker or site contact is fine; for HMOs and homes, we agree a time with you or your tenants.
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.
Why do you photograph the frame before fitting architraves?
Because the fixing and sealing are hidden once the architraves go on. Photographs give you evidence that the hidden work was done correctly.