Steel fire doors: our service in Solihull
For property owners, landlords and managing agents in Solihull, we offer steel fire doors with one team for the survey, the product and the installation.
Around Solihull, industrial units, offices and converted period houses all depend on fire doors that close, latch and seal. We survey each opening and tell you plainly which doors need work and which don't.
Plant rooms, bin stores and warehouses in and around Solihull often call for steel doorsets that can take knocks and damp. We anchor and seal steel frames in Solihull buildings to the manufacturer's instructions and photograph the work before it is covered.
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.
Each installation includes:
- Ratings to suit the wall, including 60 minutes
- Frame anchoring and gap sealing to instructions
- Factory-prepared hinges and hardware
- Powder-coated finishes
Fire door law for Solihull properties
England's framework applies in Solihull. Approved Document B guides the fire performance of new and replacement doors under the Building Regulations 2010. Day-to-day duties sit with the responsible person under the Fire Safety Order 2005, and for multi-occupied residential buildings, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 add duties such as giving residents information about fire doors.
For blocks over 11 metres in Solihull, those regulations require communal fire door checks at least every three months and best-endeavours flat entrance door checks each year. In higher-risk buildings, building work is overseen by the Building Safety Regulator, so we check whether approval is needed before starting.
Where steel fire doors fit in Solihull
You are most likely to need steel fire doors if you look after bin stores, car park lobbies or plant rooms. Whatever the building in Solihull, we survey each opening and tell you which doors need work and which do not.
From enquiry to handover in Solihull
- 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
Budgeting for steel fire doors in Solihull
As a guide, budget £900–£2,200 per steel doorset supplied and fitted, ex VAT for steel fire doors. The figure for your Solihull 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.
Nearby areas we cover from Solihull
We also cover towns near Solihull, including Shirley (2.6 km away), Acocks Green and Washwood Heath. If your building is in B91 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Questions from Solihull
Do you work in Solihull?
Yes, we take on steel fire doors in Solihull and the surrounding area, including Shirley and Acocks Green. 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.
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.