What steel fire doors in Tyne and Wear should include
For steel fire doors anywhere in Tyne and Wear, one team handles the survey, supply, installation and handover, covering Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, South Shields and the rest of the county.
We anchor and seal steel frames in Tyne and Wear buildings to the manufacturer's instructions and photograph the work before it is covered. For steel fire doors in Tyne and Wear we order factory-prepared doorsets so the hardware matches the test evidence exactly.
Managing agents, landlords, schools, care providers, businesses and homeowners in Tyne and Wear can all use one team for survey, supply, installation and evidence. We plan work around occupants and hand over a record for every door.
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.
Which fire door rules apply in Tyne and Wear?
In Tyne and Wear, as elsewhere in England, the starting point is the Fire Safety Order 2005: whoever controls a workplace or the shared parts of a residential block must make sure its fire doors work. When doors are replaced, the Building Regulations and Approved Document B set the standard the new work has to meet.
Blocks above 11 metres have a specific routine under regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022: quarterly checks of communal fire doors and annual best-endeavours checks of flat front doors. If your Tyne and Wear building is a higher-risk building under the Building Safety Act 2022, we confirm the approval route with the Principal Accountable Person before any work is ordered.
From enquiry to handover in Tyne and Wear
- 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 Tyne and Wear?
Guide pricing for steel fire doors: £900–£2,200 per steel doorset supplied and fitted, ex VAT. Volume work across several doors in one Tyne and Wear building usually brings the per-door cost down. Your written quote is fixed once we have surveyed.
Questions
Do you provide steel fire doors across Tyne and Wear?
Yes. We cover all of Tyne and Wear, including Newcastle upon Tyne and Sunderland. Surveys and written quotes are free.
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.