Acoustic Fire Doors for Newcastle upon Tyne buildings
Getting acoustic fire doors right in Newcastle upon Tyne 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.
Newcastle upon Tyne is one of the main towns we cover in Tyne and Wear; tell us your dates and we'll arrange a survey.
Which rules apply in Newcastle upon Tyne?
In Newcastle upon Tyne, as across England, Approved Document B governs new work and the Fire Safety Order 2005 governs existing premises. Note that Approved Document B is removing the BS 476 fire-resistance test references on 2 September 2029, so specifications are moving to EN classifications such as E30 Sa.
Cost of acoustic fire doors in Tyne and Wear
Expect roughly £1,100–£2,000 per single doorset for acoustic fire doors, fitted, ex VAT. Your Newcastle upon Tyne quote is fixed after survey and itemised door by door.
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 Newcastle upon Tyne
Typical uses for acoustic fire doors in Newcastle upon Tyne include medical consulting rooms and meeting and interview rooms.
Newcastle and Sunderland combine city-centre apartments and student housing with a large stock of post-war council blocks and terraces.
- Medical consulting rooms
- Meeting and interview rooms
- Studios and music rooms
- Flat entrances on busy corridors
Doorset 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
From enquiry to handover
- 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 Tyne and Wear
Will I get certificates for the doors fitted in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Every doorset is listed in your handover pack with the manufacturer's certificate reference, plus an installation record and photos.
How quickly can you survey in Newcastle upon Tyne?
We arrange surveys around your access needs and, where possible, combine Newcastle upon Tyne visits with other work in Tyne and Wear. Tell us your preferred dates when you enquire.
Which rules do acoustic fire doors in Newcastle upon Tyne 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 existing doors be made acoustic?
Seals can help a little, but significant improvement normally needs an acoustic doorset.
Nearby towns we cover
- Gateshead (1 mile)
- Gosforth (2 miles)
- Felling (2 miles)
- Wallsend (3 miles)
- Hebburn (4 miles)
- Jarrow (5 miles)
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