Communal fire doors in Christchurch: how we work
We fit communal corridor and lobby fire doors in Christchurch and the rest of Dorset. The process is simple: we survey and measure each opening, propose a certified doorset for it, and give you a fixed price. Fitting is booked once the doorsets are made, usually with no door left out of action overnight.
Where possible we combine Christchurch surveys with other visits in Dorset, such as Bournemouth and New Milton, which helps keep survey dates flexible.
What the law says in Christchurch
New and replacement fire doors in Christchurch 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.
Communal fire doors prices in Christchurch
Our guide price for communal fire doors in Christchurch 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.
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.
Where communal fire doors are used in Christchurch
Wherever they are in Christchurch, communal fire doors are most often specified for hotels and sheltered and supported housing.
Dorset's coastal towns have many converted houses, holiday flats and care homes, especially around Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch.
- Hotels
- Sheltered and supported housing
- Student accommodation
- Blocks of flats
What you get with each doorset
| 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
What happens next
- Request a quote online or call
- Survey: sizes, ratings, hardware and condition
- Quote with each doorset's certification
- Phased fitting and handover records
Common questions in Dorset
What does a Christchurch 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 Christchurch?
Yes — from a single door to a full building. Where possible, small jobs are scheduled alongside other visits in Dorset.
How quickly can you survey in Christchurch?
We arrange surveys around your access needs and, where possible, combine Christchurch visits with other work in Dorset. Tell us your preferred dates when you enquire.
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.
Neighbouring areas
- Bournemouth (4 miles)
- New Milton (5 miles)
- Poole (9 miles)
- Totton (18 miles)
- Hythe (19 miles)
- Southampton (20 miles)
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