Steel fire doors: our service in Newtownards
When you book steel fire doors in Newtownards, the aim is simple: doors that close, latch and seal as tested, with records that prove it.
In and around Newtownards, fire door work covers everything from small offices to care homes. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
For steel fire doors in Newtownards we order factory-prepared doorsets so the hardware matches the test evidence exactly. We anchor and seal steel frames in Newtownards buildings to the manufacturer's instructions and photograph the work before it is covered.
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:
- Frame anchoring and gap sealing to instructions
- Single and double steel doorsets
- Factory-prepared hinges and hardware
- Locks, closers and panic hardware as specified
Which fire door rules apply in Newtownards?
Newtownards is in Northern Ireland, where fire doors are covered by the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 and Technical Booklet E on fire safety. Duties in non-domestic premises come from the Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010.
The English regulation 10 checking regime does not apply here, so the fire risk assessment sets how often doors in Newtownards are checked. We hand over evidence that supports it.
Which buildings in Newtownards need steel fire doors?
You are most likely to need steel fire doors if you look after warehouses, plant rooms or car park lobbies. Whatever the building in Newtownards, we survey each opening and tell you which doors need work and which do not.
The steps on a Newtownards 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
Budgeting for steel fire doors in Newtownards
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.
Nearby areas we cover from Newtownards
Newtownards is about 7.8 km from Bangor, and we cover both, along with nearby Castlereagh and Belfast. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Common questions
Is Newtownards within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Newtownards in County Down and neighbouring towns such as Bangor. 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.
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.
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.