Integral garage fire doors in Bath, done to the evidence
Looking for integral garage fire doors in Bath? We supply and fit certified fire doors and components across Bath and the wider Somerset area, working from a free survey and a fixed written quote.
In and around Bath, fire door work covers everything from converted period houses to offices. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
For homes in Bath with an integral garage, the door into the house is one of the few internal doors expected to be fire-rated and self-closing. We fit garage fire doors in Bath with closers set to shut gently, so they work without slamming.
Why the garage door matters
Fires that start in garages can grow quickly and fill a hallway with smoke. The door between the garage and the house is the barrier that buys time for everyone inside to get out. It is one of the few doors inside a home that is expected to be both fire-rated and self-closing, and it often has a step or threshold that needs careful detailing.
Each installation includes:
- Intumescent and smoke seals
- Self-closer set gently but positively
- Certified FD30S door or doorset
- Threshold detailing for smoke control
What the rules say for Bath
Fire doors in Bath 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.
For residential buildings in Bath 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.
Who needs integral garage fire doors in Bath?
The need for integral garage fire doors usually arises in homes being sold or homes being extended, and sometimes houses with integral garages. In Bath we can work for you directly or alongside your builder, and single doors are as welcome as whole-house jobs.
Our process in Bath
- Visit to measure the opening and check the frame
- Agree door style and finish
- Order certified door or doorset
- Fit door, seals and closer
- Adjust threshold and latching
- Leave product information for your records
Guide prices in Bath
If you need a budget figure first, the guide for integral garage fire doors is £550–£1,100 supplied and fitted, depending on whether the frame is replaced, ex VAT. We firm that up after a survey, pricing each door separately so you can see where the money goes.
Covering Bath and nearby
Beyond Bath itself we also cover nearby towns such as Trowbridge (12.3 km), Kingswood and Mangotsfield. The service, pricing and evidence are the same wherever you are.
Questions from Bath
Do you work in Bath?
Yes, we take on integral garage fire doors in Bath and the surrounding area, including Trowbridge and Kingswood. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
How quickly can you survey in Bath?
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.
Does the garage door need a closer?
Building control will normally expect the door between an integral garage and the house to be self-closing. We fit closers that shut and latch the door gently.
Does my garage door need to be a fire door?
If the garage is integral to the house, Approved Document B in England expects the connecting door to be a fire door with smoke control. Requirements in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are similar in purpose but set out in their own guidance.