Getting steel fire doors right in Redditch
Our steel fire doors service in Redditch is simple: a survey, a fixed quote, certified products and an installation finished to the manufacturer's evidence.
Redditch has a broad mix of buildings, including care homes, family homes after loft conversions and houses with integral garages, and the same fire door principles apply to all of them.
Plant rooms, bin stores and warehouses in and around Redditch often call for steel doorsets that can take knocks and damp. We anchor and seal steel frames in Redditch 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:
- Frame anchoring and gap sealing to instructions
- Locks, closers and panic hardware as specified
- Factory-prepared hinges and hardware
- Ratings to suit the wall, including 60 minutes
What the rules say for Redditch
The rules that apply to fire doors in Redditch are England's. The responsible person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 must keep fire doors in non-domestic premises and the common parts of flats in working order; the Fire Safety Act 2021 confirmed that this includes flat entrance doors onto common parts.
Where a Redditch block is above 11 metres, regulation 10 of the 2022 regulations means communal doors are checked every three months and flat entrance doors annually on a best-endeavours basis. Replacement doors must also satisfy the Building Regulations, with Approved Document B as the guidance most building control bodies work from.
Who needs steel fire doors in Redditch?
From warehouses to workshops, the requirement for steel fire doors in Redditch comes from the fire strategy or risk assessment for the building. We work from that document, or help you interpret your inspection report, before quoting.
The steps on a Redditch 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 Redditch?
If you need a budget figure first, the guide for steel fire doors is £900–£2,200 per steel doorset supplied and fitted, ex VAT. We firm that up after a survey, pricing each door separately so you can see where the money goes.
Around Redditch
Nearby towns we cover include Bromsgrove, Shirley and Droitwich. Distance from Redditch does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Questions
Do you cover B97 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Redditch including B97, and nearby towns such as Bromsgrove and Shirley. The survey and written quote are free.
How quickly can you survey in Redditch?
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.