Acoustic fire doors in Portsmouth: how we work
Getting acoustic fire doors right in Portsmouth means choosing a certified doorset for each opening and fitting it exactly as tested. That's the whole service: survey, schedule, certified doorset, careful installation and the paperwork to prove it.
Whether your building is in central Portsmouth or on its edges towards Gosport, survey and fitting dates are arranged around your access needs, with occupied buildings worked in planned phases.
What the law says in Portsmouth
New and replacement fire doors in Portsmouth 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.
Guide prices in Portsmouth
Budget around £1,100 to £2,000 per single doorset for acoustic fire doors supplied and fitted in Portsmouth, excluding VAT. We price each opening separately so nothing is hidden in a lump sum.
We show each door's price separately, so if budget is tight you can phase the work and start with the doors your fire risk assessment prioritises.
Typical uses in Portsmouth
Wherever they are in Portsmouth, acoustic fire doors are most often specified for flat entrances on busy corridors and meeting and interview rooms.
Hampshire spans Southampton and Portsmouth's port cities, student and naval housing, and commuter towns with business parks and new estates.
- Flat entrances on busy corridors
- Meeting and interview rooms
- Medical consulting rooms
- Studios and music rooms
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 |
See the full specification and options for Acoustic Fire Doors
Four steps to compliant doors
- Send your postcode, door count and any fire risk assessment notes
- We survey and measure each opening for free
- You get a fixed, itemised quote with certificate references
- We fit, test operation and hand over the paperwork
Common questions in Hampshire
Which rules do acoustic fire doors in Portsmouth 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.
Can you work around tenants or staff in Portsmouth?
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.
What does a Portsmouth quote include?
Survey, certified doorset, ironmongery, installation, removal of old doors and a handover pack. VAT is added at the standard rate.
Are acoustic fire doors heavier?
Yes, usually, so they may need stronger closers and hinges.
Acoustic Fire Doors near Portsmouth
- Gosport (2 miles)
- Fareham (6 miles)
- Ryde (6 miles)
- Havant (6 miles)
- Waterlooville (6 miles)
- Cowes (9 miles)
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