Getting communal fire doors fitted in Northamptonshire
We supply and fit communal fire doors across Northamptonshire, including Northampton, Corby and Kettering. Every job starts with a free measure survey and ends with a handover pack listing each certified doorset fitted.
What the law says in Northamptonshire
Fire doors in Northamptonshire 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.
Cost of communal fire doors in Northamptonshire
Guide prices for communal fire doors in Northamptonshire run from about £1,600 to £3,200 per pair, supplied and fitted, ex VAT. Size, glazing, finish and ironmongery move the price, and the survey quote is fixed.
Guide prices assume straightforward access; out-of-hours working or difficult access is priced as a separate, visible line.
Typical uses in Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire has a large logistics and warehouse sector, alongside Northampton's town-centre flats and growing new towns.
- 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 Northamptonshire
- 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 Northamptonshire
How quickly can you survey in Northamptonshire?
We arrange surveys around your access needs and, where possible, combine visits with other work in Northamptonshire. 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.
Can you fit just one door?
Yes — from a single door to a full building.
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.
Towns in Northamptonshire we cover for communal fire doors
Communal & Corridor Fire Doors in neighbouring areas
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