Steel fire doors in Uxbridge, done to the evidence
For property owners, landlords and managing agents in Uxbridge, we offer steel fire doors with one team for the survey, the product and the installation.
Uxbridge has a broad mix of buildings, including purpose-built blocks of flats, mixed-use office buildings and clinics, and the same fire door principles apply to all of them.
We anchor and seal steel frames in Uxbridge buildings to the manufacturer's instructions and photograph the work before it is covered. Plant rooms, bin stores and warehouses in and around Uxbridge often call for steel doorsets that can take knocks and damp.
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.
As standard, the work covers:
- Frame anchoring and gap sealing to instructions
- Locks, closers and panic hardware as specified
- Powder-coated finishes
- Single and double steel doorsets
The regulations behind fire doors in Uxbridge
The rules that apply to fire doors in Uxbridge 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. Enforcement of fire safety law in Uxbridge sits with the London Fire Brigade.
Where a Uxbridge 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 Uxbridge
You are most likely to need steel fire doors if you look after plant rooms, workshops or bin stores. Whatever the building in Uxbridge, we survey each opening and tell you which doors need work and which do not.
How a Uxbridge 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 Uxbridge?
As a guide, budget £900–£2,200 per steel doorset supplied and fitted, ex VAT for steel fire doors. The figure for your Uxbridge 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.
Uxbridge and neighbouring towns
Nearby towns we cover include Ruislip, Hayes and Gerrards Cross. Distance from Uxbridge does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Common questions
Is Uxbridge within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Uxbridge in Greater London and neighbouring towns such as Ruislip. 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.
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.