Getting acoustic fire doors fitted in Manchester
If your fire risk assessment in Manchester has flagged doors to replace, we can schedule, quote and fit acoustic fire doorsets to match its recommendations. Surveys in M2 are free and quotes are fixed and itemised.
Manchester is one of the main towns we cover in Greater Manchester; tell us your dates and we'll arrange a survey.
Regulations for acoustic fire doors in Greater Manchester
Fire doors in Manchester 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 Manchester
Budget around £1,100 to £2,000 per single doorset for acoustic fire doors supplied and fitted in Manchester, 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.
Buildings that need acoustic fire doors
Studios and music rooms and medical consulting rooms are among the most common settings for acoustic fire doors, in Manchester as elsewhere.
Greater Manchester combines city-centre apartment towers in Manchester and Salford with converted mills, large post-war estates and busy town centres across the boroughs.
- Studios and music rooms
- Medical consulting rooms
- Flat entrances on busy corridors
- Meeting and interview rooms
What you get with each 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
- Tell us about the doors — photos help
- Free measure survey at your Manchester property
- Door-by-door schedule and fixed price
- Installation and handover pack
Your questions answered
Which rules do acoustic fire doors in Manchester need to meet?
They are specified to Approved Document B (England) and your fire risk assessment or fire strategy. We confirm the rating of each door at survey.
Do you remove the old doors?
Yes. Removal and disposal of the old door and frame is included when we replace a doorset in Manchester.
Can you work around tenants or staff in Manchester?
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.
Are acoustic fire doors heavier?
Yes, usually, so they may need stronger closers and hinges.
Nearby towns we cover
- Salford (2 miles)
- Old Trafford (2 miles)
- Failsworth (3 miles)
- Droylsden (4 miles)
- Stretford (4 miles)
- Eccles (4 miles)
Other products in Manchester
- Steel Fire Doors in Manchester
- FD30 Fire Doorsets in Manchester
- FD90 & FD120 Doorsets in Manchester
- Fire Doors for Homes in Manchester
- FD60 Fire Doorsets in Manchester
- Communal & Corridor Fire Doors in Manchester
- Stairwell & Escape Route Doors in Manchester
- Commercial & Office Fire Doors in Manchester
- Acoustic Fire Doors across Greater Manchester
- All fire doors in Manchester