Riser and cupboard fire doors in Richmond, done to the evidence
Looking for riser and cupboard fire doors in Richmond? We supply and fit certified fire doors and components across Richmond and the wider Greater London area, working from a free survey and a fixed written quote.
Fire doors in Richmond protect escape routes in purpose-built blocks of flats, shared houses and clinics alike. We adapt the programme to the building and its occupants, never the standard of the installation.
We match riser doors in Richmond to the rating of the riser enclosure, not to whatever was there before. While fitting riser doors in Richmond, we photograph any gaps in fire stopping we can see and pass them on to you.
The fire stopping behind the door
The door is only half the picture. Inside the riser, the services passing through each floor must be fire stopped. That is a separate specialist task. Where we find gaps or missing fire stopping while fitting riser doors, we record it and flag it to you so it can be addressed.
On a typical job that means:
- Single and double flush configurations
- Seals and frame gap sealing
- Fire-rated riser and cupboard doorsets
- Locks and keep-locked arrangements as specified
Fire door law for Richmond properties
England's framework applies in Richmond. 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. In London, the London Fire Brigade is the enforcing authority for fire safety law.
For blocks over 11 metres in Richmond, 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.
Buildings and duty holders in Richmond
The need for riser and cupboard fire doors usually arises in hotels or blocks of flats, and sometimes student accommodation. Each has its own pressures, such as residents at home or a building that must stay open, so we plan the sequence of work in Richmond to keep escape routes protected throughout.
From enquiry to handover in Richmond
- Survey risers, cupboards and wall ratings
- Confirm locked-shut or self-closing for each door
- Order doorsets sized to the openings
- Install and seal frames, hang leaves
- Fit locks, seals and signage
- Photograph and report on visible fire stopping
Prices for riser and cupboard fire doors in Richmond
If you need a budget figure first, the guide for riser and cupboard fire doors is £450–£1,200 per riser or cupboard doorset supplied and fitted, ex VAT. We firm that up after a survey, pricing each door separately so you can see where the money goes.
Around Richmond
We also cover towns near Richmond, including Isleworth (2.9 km away), Hounslow and Barnes. If your building is in TW9 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Common questions
Do you work in Richmond?
Yes, we take on riser and cupboard fire doors in Richmond and the surrounding area, including Isleworth and Hounslow. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
What happens on a survey in Richmond?
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 riser doors need closers?
Not if they are kept locked shut and the fire strategy allows it; they should then be labelled accordingly. Cupboards that are opened regularly normally need self-closers.
What rating should a riser door be?
It should match the fire resistance the strategy requires for the riser enclosure, commonly 30 or 60 minutes. We confirm it before ordering.