Our County Durham supply and fit service
Across County Durham we handle communal fire doors for single doors and whole-building programmes alike — survey, fixed quote, certified doorsets and careful installation.
Regulations for communal fire doors in County Durham
Fire doors in County Durham 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.
Communal fire doors prices in County Durham
Expect roughly £1,600–£3,200 per pair for communal fire doors, fitted, ex VAT. Your County Durham quote is fixed after survey and itemised door by door.
Made-to-measure sizes for older openings, vision panels and upgraded hardware are the usual reasons a door sits towards the top of the range.
Buildings that need communal fire doors
County Durham and the Tees side include former industrial towns, terraced housing, student accommodation in Durham and large public estates.
- Blocks of flats
- Sheltered and supported housing
- Student accommodation
- Hotels
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 County Durham
- 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 communal fire doors in County Durham
Can you work around tenants or staff?
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.
How quickly can you survey in County Durham?
We arrange surveys around your access needs and, where possible, combine visits with other work in County Durham. Tell us your preferred dates when you enquire.
Do you remove the old doors?
Yes. Removal and disposal of the old door and frame is included when we replace a doorset.
Should communal doors be glazed?
Doors across corridors usually need vision panels so people can see who is on the other side. The glass must be tested in that doorset.
Towns in County Durham we cover for communal fire doors
- Billingham
- Bishop Auckland
- Chester-le-Street
- Consett
- Darlington
- Durham
- Hartlepool
- Houghton-le-Spring
- Newton Aycliffe
- Peterlee
- Seaham
- Stanley
- Stockton-on-Tees
Communal & Corridor Fire Doors in neighbouring areas
Other fire doors in County Durham
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- Glazed Fire Doors in County Durham
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