Certified fire doorsets in Cardiff, done to the evidence
Our certified fire doorsets service covers Cardiff and the wider South Glamorgan area. Every job starts with a survey of the openings, so the quote reflects your actual doors rather than a guess.
In and around Cardiff, fire door work covers everything from schools to student accommodation. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
Doorsets suit refurbishment programmes in Cardiff, where several openings can be measured, ordered and fitted in one planned sequence. Pre-hung doorsets keep disruption down in occupied buildings in Cardiff, with less cutting and fewer return visits.
What does third-party certification mean?
Third-party certification means an independent body has checked the product's test evidence and audits the factory that makes it. Certified products carry a label or plug on the door edge and a certificate you can check. Buyers often look for schemes such as BWF Certifire or BM TRADA Q-Mark when choosing products. Our guide to certified doorsets explains how to read the label and certificate.
As standard, the work covers:
- Frame fixing and frame-to-wall gap sealing
- Doorset selection to rating, size and use
- Installation to the manufacturer's instructions
- Certificate references and photo record per opening
Rules and responsibilities in Cardiff
Fire door work in Cardiff follows Welsh building regulations and the Welsh Approved Document B. The Fire Safety Order 2005 covers workplaces and the shared parts of residential buildings here too, placing the duty on the responsible person.
The English regulation 10 checking regime does not extend to Cardiff, so how often doors are checked comes from the fire risk assessment. We hand over evidence that fits whatever regime your assessor sets.
Buildings and duty holders in Cardiff
The need for certified fire doorsets usually arises in blocks of flats or new-build and conversion projects, and sometimes refurbishment programmes. 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 Cardiff to keep escape routes protected throughout.
What happens after you enquire
- Survey and measure every structural opening
- Specify doorsets by rating, size, hand, finish and hardware
- Prepare openings and remove existing doors and linings
- Fix and seal the frames to the structure
- Hang, adjust and test each leaf and closer
- Fit architraves, make good and hand over evidence
What does certified fire doorsets cost in Cardiff?
Guide pricing for certified fire doorsets: £650–£1,300 for an FD30 doorset and £850–£1,800 for FD60, supplied and fitted, ex VAT. Volume work across several doors in one Cardiff building usually brings the per-door cost down. Your written quote is fixed once we have surveyed.
Nearby areas we cover from Cardiff
Beyond Cardiff itself we also cover nearby towns such as Penarth (4.6 km), Caerphilly and Barry. The service, pricing and evidence are the same wherever you are.
Common questions
Do you work in Cardiff?
Yes, we take on certified fire doorsets in Cardiff and the surrounding area, including Penarth and Caerphilly. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
What happens on a survey in Cardiff?
We look at every door in scope: the leaf, frame, gaps, seals, hinges, closer, glazing and how the frame is fixed. You then get a written quote that prices each door separately.
Are doorsets more expensive than a leaf?
The product costs more, but the labour is often lower and the result is better evidenced. Where a frame would need replacing anyway, a doorset is usually the better value.
How long do doorsets take to arrive?
Lead times depend on the manufacturer, size, finish and ironmongery. Standard sizes can be quick; bespoke sizes and finishes take longer. We give you the lead time with the quote and confirm it at order.