Steel fire doors in Truro, done to the evidence
When you book steel fire doors in Truro, the aim is simple: doors that close, latch and seal as tested, with records that prove it.
In and around Truro, fire door work covers everything from family homes after loft conversions to small offices. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
We anchor and seal steel frames in Truro buildings to the manufacturer's instructions and photograph the work before it is covered. Plant rooms, bin stores and warehouses in and around Truro 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.
As standard, the work covers:
- Frame anchoring and gap sealing to instructions
- Powder-coated finishes
- Locks, closers and panic hardware as specified
- Ratings to suit the wall, including 60 minutes
Which fire door rules apply in Truro?
England's framework applies in Truro. 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 Truro, 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.
Who needs steel fire doors in Truro?
From bin stores to car park lobbies, the requirement for steel fire doors in Truro 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 Truro 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
Budgeting for steel fire doors in Truro
Guide pricing for steel fire doors: £900–£2,200 per steel doorset supplied and fitted, ex VAT. Volume work across several doors in one Truro building usually brings the per-door cost down. Your written quote is fixed once we have surveyed.
Nearby areas we cover from Truro
Neighbouring towns such as Falmouth, Redruth, Newquay and Camborne are covered too, so clients with several buildings can use one installer and one evidence format.
Common questions
Is Truro within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Truro in Cornwall and neighbouring towns such as Falmouth. There is no charge for the survey.
What happens on a survey in Truro?
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.
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.
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.