Fire exit doors in Croydon, done to the evidence
Our fire exit doors service in Croydon is simple: a survey, a fixed quote, certified products and an installation finished to the manufacturer's evidence.
Croydon has a broad mix of buildings, including purpose-built blocks of flats, clinics and restaurants, and the same fire door principles apply to all of them.
Exit doors in Croydon can be fitted with outside access and alarm options that never stop people getting out. Shops, warehouses and schools in Croydon each need exit hardware matched to who will use the door in an emergency.
Security without blocking escape
Exit doors need to keep intruders out while letting people out in seconds. We can fit outside access devices, alarmed hardware and access control interfaces that do not stop the door being opened from inside. Any of these on a fire-rated exit door must be covered by its evidence.
What you get:
- BS EN 1125 panic hardware or BS EN 179 emergency hardware
- Single and double exit doors in steel or timber
- Assessment of whether fire resistance is required
- Weather and threshold detailing
What the rules say for Croydon
England's framework applies in Croydon. Approved Document B guides the fire performance of new and replacement doors under the Building Regulations 2010. Day-to-day duties sit with the responsible person under the Fire Safety Order 2005, and for multi-occupied residential buildings, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 add duties such as giving residents information about fire doors. Enforcement of fire safety law in Croydon sits with the London Fire Brigade.
For blocks over 11 metres in Croydon, those regulations require communal fire door checks at least every three months and best-endeavours flat entrance door checks each year. In higher-risk buildings, building work is overseen by the Building Safety Regulator, so we check whether approval is needed before starting.
Which buildings in Croydon need fire exit doors?
From shops to warehouses, the requirement for fire exit doors in Croydon 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.
What happens after you enquire
- Check the fire strategy and who uses the exit
- Select door type, rating and exit hardware
- Order doorset and hardware set
- Remove the existing door and prepare the opening
- Install, seal and weather the doorset
- Test exit operation, closers and security features
Prices for fire exit doors in Croydon
As a guide, budget £1,100–£2,600 per exit doorset with hardware, supplied and fitted, ex VAT for fire exit doors. The figure for your Croydon 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 Croydon and nearby
Nearby towns we cover include South Croydon, Wallington and Carshalton. Distance from Croydon does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Common questions
Do you cover CR7 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Croydon including CR7, and nearby towns such as South Croydon and Wallington. 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.
Can a fire exit door be locked?
It can be secured against entry from outside, but it must open from inside without a key whenever the building is occupied. Panic and emergency exit hardware are designed for exactly this.
Do fire exit doors have to open outwards?
Exit doors generally open in the direction of escape, especially where many people use them. Your fire strategy or risk assessment sets the requirement for each door.