Acoustic fire doors in Darlington

Acoustic fire doors in Darlington: how we work

We fit acoustic fire doorsets in Darlington and the rest of County Durham. The process is simple: we survey and measure each opening, propose a certified doorset for it, and give you a fixed price. Fitting is booked once the doorsets are made, usually with no door left out of action overnight.

Surveys in Darlington are booked around your access needs, and we cover the wider County Durham area too.

What the law says in Darlington

Fire doors in Darlington sit under English rules: Approved Document B sets what goes in, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 covers keeping doors effective in non-domestic premises and shared parts of residential buildings, and the 2022 regulations require regular door checks in residential buildings taller than 11 metres. Higher-risk buildings — 18 metres or seven storeys with two or more homes — also come under the Building Safety Act 2022.

Acoustic fire doors prices in Darlington

Our guide for acoustic fire doors is £1,100–£2,000 per single doorset fitted, ex VAT. Quotes for Darlington are fixed once we've measured, and include removing and disposing of old doors where they're being replaced.

Guide prices assume straightforward access; out-of-hours working or difficult access is priced as a separate, visible line.

Typical uses in Darlington

Typical uses for acoustic fire doors in Darlington include medical consulting rooms and studios and music rooms.

County Durham and the Tees side include former industrial towns, terraced housing, student accommodation in Durham and large public estates.

Medical consulting rooms
Studios and music rooms
Meeting and interview rooms
Flat entrances on busy corridors

Acoustic Fire Doors: key specification

Sound reduction	Rw ratings from around 29dB up to about 45dB depending on system
Fire	FD30, FD30S, FD60
Seals	Perimeter acoustic seals and automatic drop-down threshold seal
Typical use	Meeting rooms, flat entrances, studios, healthcare consulting rooms
Evidence	Fire and acoustic performance for the same configuration

Elevation drawing of acoustic fire doors

See the full specification and options for Acoustic Fire Doors

From enquiry to handover

Request a quote online or call
Survey: sizes, ratings, hardware and condition
Quote with each doorset's certification
Phased fitting and handover records

Common questions in County Durham

Do you remove the old doors?

Yes. Removal and disposal of the old door and frame is included when we replace a doorset in Darlington.

How quickly can you survey in Darlington?

We arrange surveys around your access needs and, where possible, combine Darlington visits with other work in County Durham. Tell us your preferred dates when you enquire.

Can you fit just one door in Darlington?

Yes — from a single door to a full building. Where possible, small jobs are scheduled alongside other visits in County Durham.

Do acoustic seals affect the fire rating?

They can if untested. We only use seals covered by the doorset's fire evidence.

Acoustic Fire Doors in Darlington