Getting fire door frames right in Neath
From the SA10 postcode district outwards, we take on fire door frames across Neath for homes, blocks and workplaces.
Neath has a broad mix of buildings, including small blocks of flats, schools and family homes after loft conversions, and the same fire door principles apply to all of them.
Frame-to-wall gaps on Neath 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 Neath survey.
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.
On a typical job that means:
- Hardwood or certified frames to suit the door
- Assessment of frame condition and compatibility
- Architraves and making good
- Frame-to-wall gap sealing with evidenced materials
What the rules say for Neath
Because Neath is in Wales, we work to the Building Regulations as they apply in Wales and to the Welsh version of Approved Document B. The responsible person duties under the Fire Safety Order 2005 still apply to workplaces and common parts.
England's fire door checking rules for tall residential buildings do not apply in Wales, so the checking frequency for doors in Neath comes from your fire risk assessment.
Buildings and duty holders in Neath
From schools to offices, the requirement for fire door frames in Neath 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.
Our process in Neath
- 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 Neath
As a guide, budget £250–£600 per frame replaced, fixed and sealed, ex VAT for fire door frames. The figure for your Neath 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.
Neath and neighbouring towns
Neath is about 10.7 km from Swansea, and we cover both, along with nearby Briton Ferry and Maesteg. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Questions from Neath
Do you cover SA10 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Neath including SA10, and nearby towns such as Briton Ferry and Swansea. The survey and written quote are free.
How quickly can you survey in Neath?
It depends on the number of doors and access, but we offer survey dates as soon as we reply to your enquiry. If an inspection has found urgent safety issues, tell us and we'll prioritise.
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.
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.