Getting steel fire doors right in Ely
Looking for steel fire doors in Ely? We supply and fit certified fire doors and components across Ely and the wider Cambridgeshire area, working from a free survey and a fixed written quote.
Around Ely, care homes, light industrial buildings and small blocks of flats all depend on fire doors that close, latch and seal. We survey each opening and tell you plainly which doors need work and which don't.
Plant rooms, bin stores and warehouses in and around Ely often call for steel doorsets that can take knocks and damp. We anchor and seal steel frames in Ely buildings to the manufacturer's instructions and photograph the work before it is covered.
Where steel fire doors are the better choice
Steel doorsets cope with impact, damp and rough handling better than most timber doors. They are a natural fit for plant and boiler rooms, refuse stores, car park lobbies, workshops and warehouses. Many steel doorsets are available in ratings of 60 minutes and beyond where the test evidence supports it, which suits the higher-rated walls around plant spaces.
As standard, the work covers:
- Locks, closers and panic hardware as specified
- Ratings to suit the wall, including 60 minutes
- Factory-prepared hinges and hardware
- Powder-coated finishes
Rules and responsibilities in Ely
The rules that apply to fire doors in Ely are England's. The responsible person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 must keep fire doors in non-domestic premises and the common parts of flats in working order; the Fire Safety Act 2021 confirmed that this includes flat entrance doors onto common parts.
Where a Ely block is above 11 metres, regulation 10 of the 2022 regulations means communal doors are checked every three months and flat entrance doors annually on a best-endeavours basis. Replacement doors must also satisfy the Building Regulations, with Approved Document B as the guidance most building control bodies work from.
Which buildings in Ely need steel fire doors?
The need for steel fire doors usually arises in bin stores or workshops, and sometimes plant rooms. 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 Ely to keep escape routes protected throughout.
The steps on a Ely installation
- 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
What does steel fire doors cost in Ely?
If you need a budget figure first, the guide for steel fire doors is £900–£2,200 per steel 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.
Covering Ely and nearby
Ely is about 39.6 km from Peterborough, and we cover both, along with nearby Newmarket and March. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Questions from Ely
Do you cover CB6 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Ely including CB6, and nearby towns such as Newmarket and March. The survey and written quote are free.
How quickly can you survey in Ely?
It depends on the number of doors and access, but we offer survey dates as soon as we reply to your enquiry. If an inspection has found urgent safety issues, tell us and we'll prioritise.
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.
Can steel fire doors be painted?
They are usually supplied powder coated. Repainting on site is possible but must avoid covering seals and labels, and should follow the manufacturer's guidance.