Acoustic Fire Doors for Chelmsford buildings
If your fire risk assessment in Chelmsford has flagged doors to replace, we can schedule, quote and fit acoustic fire doorsets to match its recommendations. Surveys in CM1 are free and quotes are fixed and itemised.
We cover CM1 and the surrounding area, including Billericay. Tell us your postcode and preferred dates and we'll confirm a survey slot.
What the law says in Chelmsford
New and replacement fire doors in Chelmsford 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.
Cost of acoustic fire doors in Essex
Guide prices for acoustic fire doors in Chelmsford run from about £1,100 to £2,000 per single doorset, supplied and fitted, ex VAT. Size, glazing, finish and ironmongery move the price, and the survey quote is fixed.
The biggest price drivers are leaf size, glazing, finish and ironmongery; upper floors without lifts and restricted parking can also affect fitting cost.
Typical uses in Chelmsford
Flat entrances on busy corridors and medical consulting rooms are among the most common settings for acoustic fire doors, in Chelmsford as elsewhere.
Essex covers commuter towns, new estates and large town-centre flat developments, from Southend and Basildon to Chelmsford and Colchester.
- Flat entrances on busy corridors
- Medical consulting rooms
- Meeting and interview rooms
- Studios and music rooms
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
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
Questions about acoustic fire doors in Chelmsford
Can you work around tenants or staff in Chelmsford?
Yes. We phase work in occupied buildings and keep escape routes available. Each door is planned to be removed and replaced the same day; if that isn't possible, the opening is made secure and we tell you in advance.
Do you cover Chelmsford?
Yes. We survey, supply and fit acoustic fire doors throughout Chelmsford and the rest of Essex, including CM1 and nearby Billericay.
What does a Chelmsford quote include?
Survey, certified doorset, ironmongery, installation, removal of old doors and a handover pack. VAT is added at the standard rate.
What Rw rating do I need?
Offices typically use 30–35dB for meeting rooms; confidential rooms and studios may need 40dB or more.
Acoustic Fire Doors near Chelmsford
- Billericay (7 miles)
- Witham (9 miles)
- Maldon (9 miles)
- Wickford (9 miles)
- Braintree (11 miles)
- Brentwood (11 miles)
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