Steel fire doors: our service in Wellington
Our steel fire doors service covers Wellington and the wider Shropshire area. Every job starts with a survey of the openings, so the quote reflects your actual doors rather than a guess.
In and around Wellington, fire door work covers everything from small offices to small blocks of flats. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
Plant rooms, bin stores and warehouses in and around Wellington often call for steel doorsets that can take knocks and damp. We anchor and seal steel frames in Wellington 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.
As standard, the work covers:
- Powder-coated finishes
- Frame anchoring and gap sealing to instructions
- Ratings to suit the wall, including 60 minutes
- Single and double steel doorsets
What the rules say for Wellington
The rules that apply to fire doors in Wellington 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.
Where a Wellington 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.
Who needs steel fire doors in Wellington?
The need for steel fire doors usually arises in bin stores or workshops, and sometimes warehouses. Each has its own pressures, such as residents at home or a building that must stay open, so we plan the sequence of work in Wellington to keep escape routes protected throughout.
From enquiry to handover in Wellington
- 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 Wellington
As a guide, budget £900–£2,200 per steel doorset supplied and fitted, ex VAT for steel fire doors. The figure for your Wellington 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.
Wellington and neighbouring towns
We also cover towns near Wellington, including Telford (5.2 km away), Shrewsbury and Stafford. If your building is in TF1 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Common questions
Do you cover TF1 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Wellington including TF1, and nearby towns such as Telford and Shrewsbury. The survey and written quote are free.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Wellington 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.
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.
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.