Steel fire doors: our service in Newcastle upon Tyne
From the NE1 postcode district outwards, we take on steel fire doors across Newcastle upon Tyne for homes, blocks and workplaces.
Newcastle upon Tyne has a broad mix of buildings, including student accommodation, care homes and converted flats, and the same fire door principles apply to all of them.
We anchor and seal steel frames in Newcastle upon Tyne buildings to the manufacturer's instructions and photograph the work before it is covered. Plant rooms, bin stores and warehouses in and around Newcastle upon Tyne often call for steel doorsets that can take knocks and damp.
How installation differs from timber
Steel frames are fixed with the anchors and fixing centres the manufacturer specifies, and frames are often grouted or packed according to the instructions. Steel doors usually arrive with hinges and hardware preparations made in the factory, so the hardware set must be ordered correctly at the outset. BS 8214:2026 now covers steel, metal and composite doors as well as timber, including how to seal them to the surrounding structure.
What you get:
- Factory-prepared hinges and hardware
- Locks, closers and panic hardware as specified
- Ratings to suit the wall, including 60 minutes
- Single and double steel doorsets
Which fire door rules apply in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Fire doors in Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne need steel fire doors?
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Newcastle upon Tyne can all commission steel fire doors from us. The usual settings are car park lobbies and warehouses, though single doors for plant rooms are just as welcome.
How a Newcastle upon Tyne job runs
- 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 Newcastle upon Tyne
Guide pricing for steel fire doors: £900–£2,200 per steel doorset supplied and fitted, ex VAT. Volume work across several doors in one Newcastle upon Tyne building usually brings the per-door cost down. Your written quote is fixed once we have surveyed.
Covering Newcastle upon Tyne and nearby
As well as Newcastle upon Tyne, we cover neighbouring towns including Gateshead, Gosforth and Felling. The survey and quote are free.
Common questions
Do you work in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Yes, we take on steel fire doors in Newcastle upon Tyne and the surrounding area, including Gateshead and Gosforth. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
How quickly can you survey in Newcastle upon Tyne?
It depends on the number of doors and access, but we offer survey dates as soon as we reply to your enquiry. If an inspection has found urgent safety issues, tell us and we'll prioritise.
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.
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.