Steel fire doors for New Malden buildings
We provide steel fire doors in New Malden (KT3 and the surrounding postcodes), from the first survey through to a documented handover.
Around New Malden, hotels, clinics and converted 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 New Malden often call for steel doorsets that can take knocks and damp. For steel fire doors in New Malden 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.
Each installation includes:
- Powder-coated finishes
- Ratings to suit the wall, including 60 minutes
- Single and double steel doorsets
- Locks, closers and panic hardware as specified
Fire door law for New Malden properties
Fire doors in New Malden fall under English rules. New and replacement doors are covered by the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B. In workplaces and the common parts of blocks, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, as clarified by the Fire Safety Act 2021, puts the duty on the responsible person to keep fire doors suitable and maintained. In London, the London Fire Brigade is the enforcing authority for fire safety law.
For residential buildings in New Malden above 11 metres, regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 adds checks: communal fire doors at least every three months and best-endeavours checks of flat entrance doors at least every twelve months. Higher-risk buildings of at least 18 metres or seven storeys also come under the Building Safety Act 2022, where works may need approval from the Building Safety Regulator.
Buildings and duty holders in New Malden
You are most likely to need steel fire doors if you look after workshops, bin stores or car park lobbies. Whatever the building in New Malden, we survey each opening and tell you which doors need work and which do not.
From enquiry to handover in New Malden
- 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 New Malden?
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.
Around New Malden
Nearby towns we cover include Surbiton, Morden and Wimbledon. Distance from New Malden does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Questions
Do you cover KT3 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover New Malden including KT3, and nearby towns such as Surbiton and Morden. The survey and written quote are free.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my New Malden building?
Yes. Send it over and we can often price straight from it, then confirm on site. We report back against the same door references so you can close actions off.
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.