Our Northwich supply and fit service
We cover Northwich and nearby Winsford for communal fire doors, with surveys booked around your building's access and occupancy. Each door is quoted individually, so you can see what every opening costs and why.
Northwich is about 9 miles from Warrington; we cover both, along with Winsford, Warrington and Runcorn.
What the law says in Northwich
Fire doors in Northwich 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.
What do communal fire doors cost in Northwich?
Our guide price for communal fire doors in Northwich is £1,600 to £3,200 per pair including fitting, ex VAT. Non-standard sizes, veneers, vision panels and access control push towards the top of the range.
Each quote covers the certified doorset, standard ironmongery, fitting, removal of the old door and a handover record; anything outside that scope is shown as a separate line before you accept.
Typical uses in Northwich
Typical uses for communal fire doors in Northwich include hotels and sheltered and supported housing.
Cheshire spans Warrington's warehouses and offices, Chester's historic centre and the new-build estates around Crewe.
- Hotels
- Sheltered and supported housing
- Blocks of flats
- Student accommodation
Doorset specification
| Rating | FD30S typical; FD60S in some lobbies |
|---|---|
| Configuration | Singles, pairs and leaf-and-a-half |
| Glazing | Vision panels sized to the doorset's evidence |
| Hold-open | Alarm-linked magnetic hold-open or free-swing closers (BS EN 1155) |
| Accessibility | Opening forces and vision panels to accessibility guidance (Approved Document M in England) |
See the full specification and options for Communal & Corridor Fire Doors
How it works in Northwich
- 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
Common questions in Cheshire
What does a Northwich quote include?
Survey, certified doorset, ironmongery, installation, removal of old doors and a handover pack. VAT is added at the standard rate.
Can you fit just one door in Northwich?
Yes — from a single door to a full building. Where possible, small jobs are scheduled alongside other visits in Cheshire.
How quickly can you survey in Northwich?
We arrange surveys around your access needs and, where possible, combine Northwich visits with other work in Cheshire. Tell us your preferred dates when you enquire.
Can communal fire doors be held open?
Only with an approved hold-open or free-swing device linked to the fire alarm. Wedges and hooks are not acceptable.
Neighbouring areas
- Winsford (4 miles)
- Warrington (9 miles)
- Runcorn (11 miles)
- Great Sankey (11 miles)
- Widnes (11 miles)
- Altrincham (11 miles)
Also available in Northwich
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- Steel Fire Doors in Northwich
- Fire Door Replacement in Northwich
- FD30 Fire Doorsets in Northwich
- HMO Fire Doors in Northwich
- Double & Leaf-and-a-Half Fire Doors in Northwich
- FD90 & FD120 Doorsets in Northwich
- Fire Door Ironmongery & Closers in Northwich
- Communal & Corridor Fire Doors across Cheshire
- All fire doors in Northwich