Getting fire door replacement right in Exeter
When you book fire door replacement in Exeter, the aim is simple: doors that close, latch and seal as tested, with records that prove it.
In and around Exeter, fire door work covers everything from schools to purpose-built flats. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
If your Exeter building has an inspection report or fire risk assessment, we quote against the same door references. We never leave a Exeter opening without a door; the new one is on site before the old one comes out.
After an inspection report
Most replacement work follows a fire door inspection or fire risk assessment. Send us the report and we will price each action, replacement or repair, door by door, so you can prioritise. Our guide to failed inspections explains how to read the findings.
As standard, the work covers:
- Removal and disposal of the old door
- Evidence linked back to your inspection report
- Assessment of repair versus replacement
- Seals, hinges, closer and latch to certification
Rules and responsibilities in Exeter
Fire doors in Exeter 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 Exeter 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.
Buildings and duty holders in Exeter
You are most likely to need fire door replacement if you look after offices, care homes or HMOs. Whatever the building in Exeter, we survey each opening and tell you which doors need work and which do not.
What happens after you enquire
- Review the inspection report or survey each door
- Recommend repair or replacement with reasons
- Order replacements to size
- Remove the old door only when the new one is on site
- Install, test and record each opening
- Dispose of old doors and hand over evidence
What does fire door replacement cost in Exeter?
Budget around £300–£600 for a leaf, £650–£2,400 for a doorset depending on type, ex VAT for fire door replacement. Our guide prices are the same in Exeter as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Around Exeter
Neighbouring towns such as Heavitree, Exmouth, Tiverton and Newton Abbot are covered too, so clients with several buildings can use one installer and one evidence format.
Common questions
Do you work in Exeter?
Yes, we take on fire door replacement in Exeter and the surrounding area, including Heavitree and Exmouth. 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 Exeter 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.
How do I know if a fire door needs replacing?
A competent inspection will tell you. Typical reasons are serious damage, gaps that cannot be corrected, no evidence the door is a fire door, or unapproved alterations such as new holes or glazing.
Do you take away the old doors?
Yes. Removal and disposal of old doors and packaging is included in our quotes unless you ask otherwise.