Communal fire doors in Gloucester

Getting communal fire doors fitted in Gloucester

Need communal fire doors in Gloucester? We supply and fit complete certified doorsets across Gloucestershire, starting with a free measure survey in and around GL1. Every quote lists each door, its rating and the manufacturer's certificate reference, so you know exactly what is going in before anything is ordered.

Gloucester is one of the main towns we cover in Gloucestershire; tell us your dates and we'll arrange a survey.

Which rules apply in Gloucester?

Because Gloucester is in England, the starting point is Approved Document B for the specification and the Fire Safety Order 2005 for ongoing duties. Blocks with a storey above 11 metres also fall under regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022: communal fire doors checked at least every three months, flat front doors at least every year.

Communal fire doors prices in Gloucester

Our guide for communal fire doors is £1,600–£3,200 per pair fitted, ex VAT. Quotes for Gloucester are fixed once we've measured, and include removing and disposing of old doors where they're being replaced.

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 Gloucester

Hotels and blocks of flats are among the most common settings for communal fire doors, in Gloucester as elsewhere.

Gloucestershire mixes Cheltenham's Regency conversions and offices with Gloucester's regenerated docks and the Bristol fringe around Kingswood.

Hotels
Blocks of flats
Sheltered and supported housing
Student accommodation

Communal & Corridor Fire Doors: key 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)

Elevation drawing of communal & corridor fire doors

See the full specification and options for Communal & Corridor Fire Doors

Four steps to compliant doors

Tell us about the doors — photos help
Free measure survey at your Gloucester property
Door-by-door schedule and fixed price
Installation and handover pack

Common questions in Gloucestershire

Do you work for landlords and managing agents in Gloucester?

Yes. We can schedule doors flat by flat, send quotes per property and invoice the managing agent or freeholder.

Can you fit just one door in Gloucester?

Yes — from a single door to a full building. Where possible, small jobs are scheduled alongside other visits in Gloucestershire.

Do you cover Gloucester?

Yes. We survey, supply and fit communal fire doors throughout Gloucester and the rest of Gloucestershire, including GL1 and nearby Cheltenham.

How often should communal fire doors be checked?

In England, regulation 10 requires at least three-monthly checks in residential buildings with a storey above 11 metres. Good practice is regular checks in all buildings.

Communal & Corridor Fire Doors in Gloucester