Communal fire doors in Chelmsford: how we work
We cover Chelmsford and nearby Billericay 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.
We cover CM1 and the surrounding area, including Billericay. Tell us your postcode and preferred dates and we'll confirm a survey slot.
Which rules apply in Chelmsford?
New and replacement fire doors in Chelmsford 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.
Cost of communal fire doors in Essex
Budget around £1,600 to £3,200 per pair for communal fire doors supplied and fitted in Chelmsford, excluding VAT. We price each opening separately so nothing is hidden in a lump sum.
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.
Where communal fire doors are used in Chelmsford
Typical uses for communal fire doors in Chelmsford include sheltered and supported housing and blocks of flats.
Essex covers commuter towns, new estates and large town-centre flat developments, from Southend and Basildon to Chelmsford and Colchester.
- Sheltered and supported housing
- Blocks of flats
- Hotels
- Student accommodation
What's in the 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
From enquiry to handover
- Request a quote online or call
- Survey: sizes, ratings, hardware and condition
- Quote with each doorset's certification
- Phased fitting and handover records
Communal fire doors in Chelmsford: questions
Do you cover Chelmsford?
Yes. We survey, supply and fit communal fire doors throughout Chelmsford and the rest of Essex, including CM1 and nearby Billericay.
Do you remove the old doors?
Yes. Removal and disposal of the old door and frame is included when we replace a doorset in Chelmsford.
Is the survey in Chelmsford free?
Yes. We measure and schedule your doors at no cost and send a fixed, itemised quote.
Do you replace doors while the building is occupied?
Yes. We phase work so escape routes are maintained, and plan each door to be removed and replaced the same day. If that isn't possible, the opening is made secure and we tell you in advance.
Communal & Corridor Fire Doors near Chelmsford
- Billericay (7 miles)
- Witham (9 miles)
- Maldon (9 miles)
- Wickford (9 miles)
- Braintree (11 miles)
- Brentwood (11 miles)
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