Fire door replacement: our service in Islington
Our fire door replacement service covers Islington and the wider Greater London area. Every job starts with a survey of the openings, so the quote reflects your actual doors rather than a guess.
In and around Islington, fire door work covers everything from shared houses to restaurants. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
We never leave a Islington opening without a door; the new one is on site before the old one comes out. If a door in your Islington building can be repaired rather than replaced, we will tell you.
Minimal disruption
We never leave an opening without a door. Replacements are scheduled so the new door is on site before the old one comes out, and each opening is finished, tested and photographed the same day wherever possible.
What you get:
- Removal and disposal of the old door
- Evidence linked back to your inspection report
- Seals, hinges, closer and latch to certification
- Assessment of repair versus replacement
Fire door law for Islington properties
Fire doors in Islington 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. In London, the London Fire Brigade is the enforcing authority for fire safety law.
For residential buildings in Islington 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 Islington
Typical settings for fire door replacement include care homes, offices and blocks of flats. In Islington, as anywhere, the duty holder varies: a responsible person for a workplace, a landlord or managing agent for a block or HMO, or a homeowner after building work. We adjust access, timing and paperwork to suit whoever commissions the work.
From enquiry to handover in Islington
- 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
Prices for fire door replacement in Islington
If you need a budget figure first, the guide for fire door replacement is £300–£600 for a leaf, £650–£2,400 for a doorset depending on type, ex VAT. We firm that up after a survey, pricing each door separately so you can see where the money goes.
Islington and neighbouring towns
Nearby towns we cover include Highbury, Holloway and Camden Town. Distance from Islington does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Questions
Is Islington within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Islington in Greater London and neighbouring towns such as Highbury. There is no charge for the survey.
How quickly can you survey in Islington?
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.
Can you replace just the door and keep the frame?
Yes, if the frame is sound and compatible with the new leaf's certification. If not, we replace the whole doorset.
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.