Loft conversion fire doors in London: what's involved
If you need loft conversion fire doors in London, we can survey, supply and install, then leave you the evidence your fire risk assessor will ask for.
In and around London, fire door work covers everything from care homes to restaurants. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
For homes in London, we match fire doors to your existing style wherever certified options allow. A loft conversion in London that adds a new storey often brings a building control requirement for fire doors on rooms off the stair.
FD20 or FD30?
In England, the guidance generally asks for FD20 (E20) doors in this situation, and self-closers are not usually required within a house. Scotland is different: the domestic Technical Handbook expects doors onto the protected stair enclosure to be self-closing fire doors, so closers are part of the job there. Many homeowners choose FD30 doors anyway, because they are widely available and the price difference is small. Either way, the door must be fitted properly: correct gaps, fire-tested hinges and an intumescent strip where the product requires one.
Each installation includes:
- Check of which openings need fire doors
- FD20 or FD30 doors in your chosen style
- Fire-tested hinges and intumescent strips as required
- Work coordinated with your builder
Which fire door rules apply in London?
Fire doors in London 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. Enforcement of fire safety law in London sits with the London Fire Brigade.
For residential buildings in London 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 London need loft conversion fire doors?
Typical settings for loft conversion fire doors include terraced houses, bungalows gaining an upper floor and semi-detached houses. In London, 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 London 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
What does loft conversion fire doors cost in London?
If you need a budget figure first, the guide for loft conversion fire doors is £300–£650 per door supplied and fitted, ex VAT. We firm that up after a survey, pricing each door separately so you can see where the money goes.
Nearby areas we cover from London
As well as London, we cover neighbouring towns including City of Westminster, Pimlico and Islington. The survey and quote are free.
Questions
Is London within your coverage area?
It is. We cover London in Greater London and neighbouring towns such as City of Westminster. There is no charge for the survey.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my London 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.
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.