Steel fire doors for Shrewsbury buildings
Looking for steel fire doors in Shrewsbury? We supply and fit certified fire doors and components across Shrewsbury and the wider Shropshire area, working from a free survey and a fixed written quote.
Fire doors in Shrewsbury protect escape routes in HMOs, houses with integral garages and high-street shops alike. We adapt the programme to the building and its occupants, never the standard of the installation.
Plant rooms, bin stores and warehouses in and around Shrewsbury often call for steel doorsets that can take knocks and damp. For steel fire doors in Shrewsbury 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.
On a typical job that means:
- Frame anchoring and gap sealing to instructions
- Powder-coated finishes
- Ratings to suit the wall, including 60 minutes
- Factory-prepared hinges and hardware
What the rules say for Shrewsbury
Fire doors in Shrewsbury 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.
For residential buildings in Shrewsbury 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.
Where steel fire doors fit in Shrewsbury
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Shrewsbury can all commission steel fire doors from us. The usual settings are workshops and plant rooms, though single doors for car park lobbies are just as welcome.
Our process in Shrewsbury
- 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 Shrewsbury
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 Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury is about 20.7 km from Telford, and we cover both, along with nearby Wellington and Rhosllannerchrugog. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Common questions
Is Shrewsbury within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Shrewsbury in Shropshire and neighbouring towns such as Wellington. 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.
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.
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.