Steel fire doors: our service in Falmouth
We provide steel fire doors in Falmouth (TR11 and the surrounding postcodes), from the first survey through to a documented handover.
Falmouth has a broad mix of buildings, including small offices, family homes after loft conversions and houses with integral garages, and the same fire door principles apply to all of them.
Plant rooms, bin stores and warehouses in and around Falmouth often call for steel doorsets that can take knocks and damp. For steel fire doors in Falmouth we order factory-prepared doorsets so the hardware matches the test evidence exactly.
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.
What you get:
- Powder-coated finishes
- Single and double steel doorsets
- Factory-prepared hinges and hardware
- Ratings to suit the wall, including 60 minutes
Rules and responsibilities in Falmouth
The rules that apply to fire doors in Falmouth 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 Falmouth 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.
Where steel fire doors fit in Falmouth
From car park lobbies to warehouses, the requirement for steel fire doors in Falmouth comes from the fire strategy or risk assessment for the building. We work from that document, or help you interpret your inspection report, before quoting.
How a Falmouth 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
What does steel fire doors cost in Falmouth?
As a guide, budget £900–£2,200 per steel doorset supplied and fitted, ex VAT for steel fire doors. The figure for your Falmouth 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 Falmouth
Neighbouring towns such as Truro, Redruth, Camborne and Newquay are covered too, so clients with several buildings can use one installer and one evidence format.
Questions
Is Falmouth within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Falmouth in Cornwall and neighbouring towns such as Truro. 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.
Are steel fire doors better than timber?
Not better, just suited to different places. Steel doors are tougher and resist damp and impact, so they suit plant rooms and industrial areas. Timber doors are more common in residential and office interiors.
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.