Steel fire doors in County Antrim: what's involved
Our steel fire doors service runs throughout County Antrim. Main towns include Lisburn, Newtownabbey and Carrickfergus, and we cover the smaller places in between.
We anchor and seal steel frames in County Antrim buildings to the manufacturer's instructions and photograph the work before it is covered. Plant rooms, bin stores and warehouses in and around County Antrim often call for steel doorsets that can take knocks and damp.
Fire door work in County Antrim spans housing providers with large estates, individual landlords, businesses and homeowners. We price every job from a survey, never from a list price alone, because the condition of the frames and the hardware makes a real difference.
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.
Rules and responsibilities in County Antrim
Fire door work in County Antrim follows Northern Ireland's rules: the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012, with Technical Booklet E as the fire safety guidance, and the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 for premises covered by the 2006 Order.
Council building control handles building work approvals in Northern Ireland, and your fire risk assessment sets the inspection frequency for doors in County Antrim.
The steps on a County Antrim 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
Guide prices in County Antrim
As a guide, budget £900–£2,200 per steel doorset supplied and fitted, ex VAT for steel fire doors. The figure for your County Antrim 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.
Steel fire doors questions
Do you provide steel fire doors across County Antrim?
Yes. We cover all of County Antrim, including Lisburn and Newtownabbey. Surveys and written quotes are free.
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.
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.