Our Dorset supply and fit service
Across Dorset we handle acoustic fire doors for single doors and whole-building programmes alike — survey, fixed quote, certified doorsets and careful installation.
Fire door rules in Dorset
New and replacement fire doors in Dorset are specified under the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B. In workplaces and the common parts of blocks of flats, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 makes the responsible person keep fire doors in working order, and in residential buildings with a storey above 11 metres regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 adds quarterly checks of communal doors and annual checks of flat entrance doors.
What do acoustic fire doors cost in Dorset?
Budget around £1,100 to £2,000 per single doorset for acoustic fire doors supplied and fitted in Dorset, excluding VAT. We price each opening separately so nothing is hidden in a lump sum.
Guide prices assume straightforward access; out-of-hours working or difficult access is priced as a separate, visible line.
Typical uses in Dorset
Dorset's coastal towns have many converted houses, holiday flats and care homes, especially around Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch.
- Meeting and interview rooms
- Medical consulting rooms
- Studios and music rooms
- Flat entrances on busy corridors
What's in the doorset
| 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 |
See the full specification and options for Acoustic Fire Doors
Four steps to compliant doors
- Share your FRA or inspection findings
- We confirm every door on site
- Fixed quote, certified doorsets only
- Fitted to the manufacturer's instructions, with photos
Questions about acoustic fire doors in Dorset
Is the survey free?
Yes. We measure and schedule your doors at no cost and send a fixed, itemised quote.
Do you remove the old doors?
Yes. Removal and disposal of the old door and frame is included when we replace a doorset.
Can you fit just one door?
Yes — from a single door to a full building.
Are acoustic fire doors heavier?
Yes, usually, so they may need stronger closers and hinges.
Towns in Dorset we cover for acoustic fire doors
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