Loft conversion fire doors in Telford, done to the evidence
Our loft conversion fire doors service in Telford is simple: a survey, a fixed quote, certified products and an installation finished to the manufacturer's evidence.
Buildings in and around Telford range from purpose-built flats to care homes and HMOs. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
We can fit loft conversion fire doors in Telford as your builder's subcontractor or directly for you. For homes in Telford, we match fire doors to your existing style wherever certified options allow.
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
- Work coordinated with your builder
- Frame repairs or new linings where needed
- Fire-tested hinges and intumescent strips as required
What the rules say for Telford
England's framework applies in Telford. 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 Telford, 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.
Where loft conversion fire doors fit in Telford
Typical settings for loft conversion fire doors include bungalows gaining an upper floor, detached family homes and terraced houses. In Telford, 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.
The steps on a Telford installation
- 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 Telford?
Budget around £300–£650 per door supplied and fitted, ex VAT for loft conversion fire doors. Our guide prices are the same in Telford as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Around Telford
Beyond Telford itself we also cover nearby towns such as Wellington (5.2 km), Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton. The service, pricing and evidence are the same wherever you are.
Questions from Telford
Do you work in Telford?
Yes, we take on loft conversion fire doors in Telford and the surrounding area, including Wellington and Shrewsbury. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
What happens on a survey in Telford?
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.
Do loft conversion fire doors need closers?
Not usually within a single-family house in England. In Scotland, doors onto the protected stair enclosure are expected to be self-closing. Wales and Northern Ireland have their own guidance, and your building control body may ask for something different in particular layouts.
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.