Steel fire doors in Cambridge: what's involved
Our steel fire doors service covers Cambridge and the wider Cambridgeshire area. Every job starts with a survey of the openings, so the quote reflects your actual doors rather than a guess.
In and around Cambridge, fire door work covers everything from GP surgeries to schools. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
We anchor and seal steel frames in Cambridge buildings to the manufacturer's instructions and photograph the work before it is covered. Plant rooms, bin stores and warehouses in and around Cambridge often call for steel doorsets that can take knocks and damp.
Security and finishes
Steel fire doors can combine fire resistance with security features such as heavier locks and anti-jemmy details, within the evidence. They are usually powder coated in a range of colours, which gives a hard-wearing finish for back-of-house areas.
On a typical job that means:
- Powder-coated finishes
- Frame anchoring and gap sealing to instructions
- Single and double steel doorsets
- Locks, closers and panic hardware as specified
Which fire door rules apply in Cambridge?
Fire doors in Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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.
Where steel fire doors fit in Cambridge
You are most likely to need steel fire doors if you look after plant rooms, workshops or car park lobbies. Whatever the building in Cambridge, we survey each opening and tell you which doors need work and which do not.
Our process in Cambridge
- 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
Guide prices in Cambridge
Guide pricing for steel fire doors: £900–£2,200 per steel doorset supplied and fitted, ex VAT. Volume work across several doors in one Cambridge building usually brings the per-door cost down. Your written quote is fixed once we have surveyed.
Nearby areas we cover from Cambridge
Cambridge is about 48.4 km from Peterborough, and we cover both, along with nearby Newmarket and Ely. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Questions from Cambridge
Do you work in Cambridge?
Yes, we take on steel fire doors in Cambridge and the surrounding area, including Newmarket and Ely. 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 Cambridge 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.
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.
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.