Loft conversion fire doors: our service in Crawley
Our loft conversion fire doors service covers Crawley and the wider West Sussex area. Every job starts with a survey of the openings, so the quote reflects your actual doors rather than a guess.
In and around Crawley, fire door work covers everything from converted period houses to GP surgeries. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
We can fit loft conversion fire doors in Crawley as your builder's subcontractor or directly for you. For homes in Crawley, we match fire doors to your existing style wherever certified options allow.
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.
On a typical job that means:
- Work coordinated with your builder
- Fire-tested hinges and intumescent strips as required
- FD20 or FD30 doors in your chosen style
- Product details for building control
Rules and responsibilities in Crawley
Fire doors in Crawley 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 Crawley 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.
Buildings and duty holders in Crawley
The need for loft conversion fire doors usually arises in detached family homes or terraced houses, and sometimes semi-detached houses. In Crawley we can work for you directly or alongside your builder, and single doors are as welcome as whole-house jobs.
How a Crawley 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 Crawley
Budget around £300–£650 per door supplied and fitted, ex VAT for loft conversion fire doors. Our guide prices are the same in Crawley as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Covering Crawley and nearby
As well as Crawley, we cover neighbouring towns including Horley, Horsham and East Grinstead. The survey and quote are free.
Common questions
Is Crawley within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Crawley in West Sussex and neighbouring towns such as Horley. There is no charge for the survey.
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.