Steel fire doors for Cardiff buildings
From the CF10 postcode district outwards, we take on steel fire doors across Cardiff for homes, blocks and workplaces.
Cardiff has a broad mix of buildings, including schools, restaurants and student accommodation, and the same fire door principles apply to all of them.
Plant rooms, bin stores and warehouses in and around Cardiff often call for steel doorsets that can take knocks and damp. For steel fire doors in Cardiff 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:
- Ratings to suit the wall, including 60 minutes
- Locks, closers and panic hardware as specified
- Frame anchoring and gap sealing to instructions
- Powder-coated finishes
Rules and responsibilities in Cardiff
Fire door work in Cardiff follows Welsh building regulations and the Welsh Approved Document B. The Fire Safety Order 2005 covers workplaces and the shared parts of residential buildings here too, placing the duty on the responsible person.
The English regulation 10 checking regime does not extend to Cardiff, so how often doors are checked comes from the fire risk assessment. We hand over evidence that fits whatever regime your assessor sets.
Who needs steel fire doors in Cardiff?
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Cardiff can all commission steel fire doors from us. The usual settings are warehouses and car park lobbies, though single doors for bin stores are just as welcome.
Our process in Cardiff
- 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 Cardiff
Guide pricing for steel fire doors: £900–£2,200 per steel doorset supplied and fitted, ex VAT. Volume work across several doors in one Cardiff building usually brings the per-door cost down. Your written quote is fixed once we have surveyed.
Nearby areas we cover from Cardiff
As well as Cardiff, we cover neighbouring towns including Penarth, Caerphilly and Barry. The survey and quote are free.
Questions
Is Cardiff within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Cardiff in South Glamorgan and neighbouring towns such as Penarth. There is no charge for the survey.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Cardiff 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.