Steel fire doors for Horley buildings
If you need steel fire doors in Horley, we can survey, supply and install, then leave you the evidence your fire risk assessor will ask for.
Buildings in and around Horley range from schools to family homes after loft conversions and care homes. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
For steel fire doors in Horley we order factory-prepared doorsets so the hardware matches the test evidence exactly. We anchor and seal steel frames in Horley buildings to the manufacturer's instructions and photograph the work before it is covered.
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.
On a typical job that means:
- Factory-prepared hinges and hardware
- Ratings to suit the wall, including 60 minutes
- Powder-coated finishes
- Locks, closers and panic hardware as specified
The regulations behind fire doors in Horley
Fire doors in Horley 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 Horley 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.
Which buildings in Horley need steel fire doors?
The need for steel fire doors usually arises in bin stores or car park lobbies, and sometimes workshops. 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 Horley to keep escape routes protected throughout.
The steps on a Horley installation
- 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 Horley?
Guide pricing for steel fire doors: £900–£2,200 per steel doorset supplied and fitted, ex VAT. Volume work across several doors in one Horley building usually brings the per-door cost down. Your written quote is fixed once we have surveyed.
Covering Horley and nearby
Horley is about 32.1 km from Woking, and we cover both, along with nearby Crawley and Redhill. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Questions
Do you work in Horley?
Yes, we take on steel fire doors in Horley and the surrounding area, including Crawley and Redhill. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
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.