Steel fire doors in Wokingham, done to the evidence
If you need steel fire doors in Wokingham, we can survey, supply and install, then leave you the evidence your fire risk assessor will ask for.
Buildings in and around Wokingham range from small blocks of flats to care homes and schools. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
Plant rooms, bin stores and warehouses in and around Wokingham often call for steel doorsets that can take knocks and damp. For steel fire doors in Wokingham we order factory-prepared doorsets so the hardware matches the test evidence exactly.
How installation differs from timber
Steel frames are fixed with the anchors and fixing centres the manufacturer specifies, and frames are often grouted or packed according to the instructions. Steel doors usually arrive with hinges and hardware preparations made in the factory, so the hardware set must be ordered correctly at the outset. BS 8214:2026 now covers steel, metal and composite doors as well as timber, including how to seal them to the surrounding structure.
As standard, the work covers:
- Ratings to suit the wall, including 60 minutes
- Frame anchoring and gap sealing to instructions
- Single and double steel doorsets
- Factory-prepared hinges and hardware
Rules and responsibilities in Wokingham
England's framework applies in Wokingham. 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 Wokingham, 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 steel fire doors fit in Wokingham
The need for steel fire doors usually arises in warehouses or plant rooms, and sometimes bin stores. 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 Wokingham to keep escape routes protected throughout.
How a Wokingham job runs
- Survey the opening, wall type and use
- Specify rating, size, hardware and finish
- Order factory-prepared steel doorset
- Remove existing door and prepare the opening
- Anchor, pack and seal the frame; hang the leaf
- Commission closer and locks; record evidence
Prices for steel fire doors in Wokingham
As a guide, budget £900–£2,200 per steel doorset supplied and fitted, ex VAT for steel fire doors. The figure for your Wokingham building depends on the number of doors, the rating, the condition of the frames, finishes, hardware and access. We confirm a fixed price after the free survey.
Around Wokingham
Wokingham is about 10.6 km from Reading, and we cover both, along with nearby Crowthorne and Bracknell. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Common questions
Do you work in Wokingham?
Yes, we take on steel fire doors in Wokingham and the surrounding area, including Crowthorne and Bracknell. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Wokingham 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.
How long do steel doorsets take to make?
Steel doorsets are usually made to order with factory-prepared hardware, so allow a few weeks. We confirm the lead time with your quote.
Do steel fire doors need intumescent seals?
Some steel doorsets use intumescent seals and some do not, depending on how they were tested. The certification sets out exactly what is required.