Loft conversion fire doors in Cheltenham, done to the evidence
Our loft conversion fire doors service covers Cheltenham and the wider Gloucestershire area. Every job starts with a survey of the openings, so the quote reflects your actual doors rather than a guess.
In and around Cheltenham, fire door work covers everything from GP surgeries to converted period houses. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
A loft conversion in Cheltenham that adds a new storey often brings a building control requirement for fire doors on rooms off the stair. We can fit loft conversion fire doors in Cheltenham as your builder's subcontractor or directly for you.
Working with your builder and building control
We can work as a subcontractor to your loft conversion builder or directly for you. We fit doors to match your existing style where certified options exist, and leave product details for building control. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own guidance on escape from upper floors; we check which applies to your home.
As standard, the work covers:
- Check of which openings need fire doors
- FD20 or FD30 doors in your chosen style
- Work coordinated with your builder
- Fire-tested hinges and intumescent strips as required
Rules and responsibilities in Cheltenham
Fire doors in Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham 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.
Which buildings in Cheltenham need loft conversion fire doors?
Typical settings for loft conversion fire doors include detached family homes, semi-detached houses and terraced houses. In Cheltenham, as elsewhere, the work is usually commissioned by homeowners, often alongside a builder or after a building control visit, so we fit around the household and leave the product details building control asks for.
How a Cheltenham job runs
- Review the building control requirements or drawings
- Survey each door opening off the stair
- Agree door style and rating
- Fit doors, hinges and strips
- Check gaps and operation
- Hand over product details
Prices for loft conversion fire doors in Cheltenham
Guide pricing for loft conversion fire doors: £300–£650 per door supplied and fitted, ex VAT. Volume work across several doors in one Cheltenham building usually brings the per-door cost down. Your written quote is fixed once we have surveyed.
Nearby areas we cover from Cheltenham
Cheltenham is about 11.8 km from Gloucester, and we cover both, along with nearby Tewkesbury and Stroud. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Common questions
Do you work in Cheltenham?
Yes, we take on loft conversion fire doors in Cheltenham and the surrounding area, including Tewkesbury and Gloucester. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
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 you match my existing doors?
Certified fire doors come in many styles, including panelled and cottage designs, so a close match is usually possible.
Can I just add intumescent strips to my existing doors?
Generally no. A standard internal door is not a fire door, and strips alone will not make it one. Existing doors need to be replaced with certified fire doors.