Fire exit doors in Andover, done to the evidence
Our fire exit doors service in Andover is simple: a survey, a fixed quote, certified products and an installation finished to the manufacturer's evidence.
In and around Andover, fire door work covers everything from care homes to schools. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
Exit doors in Andover can be fitted with outside access and alarm options that never stop people getting out. Shops, warehouses and schools in Andover each need exit hardware matched to who will use the door in an emergency.
Is every fire exit door a fire door?
Not necessarily. A final exit door leading straight outside often does not need fire resistance, but it must open easily in the direction of escape and be secure the rest of the time. If the exit door also sits in a wall that the fire strategy requires to resist fire, it needs to be a certified fire doorset as well. We check which applies before quoting, so you do not pay for fire resistance you do not need, or miss it where you do.
What you get:
- Single and double exit doors in steel or timber
- Weather and threshold detailing
- Assessment of whether fire resistance is required
- BS EN 1125 panic hardware or BS EN 179 emergency hardware
What the rules say for Andover
England's framework applies in Andover. 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.
For blocks over 11 metres in Andover, 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 Andover need fire exit doors?
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Andover can all commission fire exit doors from us. The usual settings are hospitality venues and shops, though single doors for offices are just as welcome.
From enquiry to handover in Andover
- 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 Andover
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 Andover 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.
Nearby areas we cover from Andover
Andover is about 34.8 km from Southampton, and we cover both, along with nearby Winchester and Newbury. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Questions from Andover
Do you cover SP10 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Andover including SP10, and nearby towns such as Winchester and Newbury. The survey and written quote are free.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Andover 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.
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.
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.