Fire exit doors in Solihull, done to the evidence
Our fire exit doors service covers Solihull and the wider West Midlands area. Every job starts with a survey of the openings, so the quote reflects your actual doors rather than a guess.
Around Solihull, schools, purpose-built flats and HMOs all depend on fire doors that close, latch and seal. We survey each opening and tell you plainly which doors need work and which don't.
Shops, warehouses and schools in Solihull each need exit hardware matched to who will use the door in an emergency. Before quoting for an exit door in Solihull, we check whether it needs fire resistance, so you only pay for what the strategy requires.
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.
On a typical job that means:
- BS EN 1125 panic hardware or BS EN 179 emergency hardware
- Outside access devices and alarmed options
- Assessment of whether fire resistance is required
- Commissioning and handover
Rules and responsibilities in Solihull
England's framework applies in Solihull. 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 Solihull, 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.
Who needs fire exit doors in Solihull?
The need for fire exit doors usually arises in shops or hospitality venues, and sometimes warehouses. 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 Solihull to keep escape routes protected throughout.
The steps on a Solihull installation
- 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
Guide prices in Solihull
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 Solihull 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 Solihull and nearby
Solihull is about 11.0 km from Birmingham, and we cover both, along with nearby Shirley and Acocks Green. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Questions from Solihull
Do you cover B91 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Solihull including B91, and nearby towns such as Shirley and Acocks Green. The survey and written quote are free.
What happens on a survey in Solihull?
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.
Which is better, a push bar or a push pad?
Push bars (panic hardware) suit public areas; push pads and levers (emergency exit hardware) suit areas used by trained staff. The choice depends on who will use the door in an emergency.
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.