Our Oakham supply and fit service
For landlords, managing agents, businesses and homeowners in Oakham, we provide communal corridor and lobby fire doors with one fixed quote. A free survey comes first, then a door-by-door schedule, then installation to the manufacturer's instructions and a handover pack for your records.
Oakham is one of the main towns we cover in Rutland; tell us your dates and we'll arrange a survey.
Which rules apply in Oakham?
In Oakham, as across England, Approved Document B governs new work and the Fire Safety Order 2005 governs existing premises. Note that Approved Document B is removing the BS 476 fire-resistance test references on 2 September 2029, so specifications are moving to EN classifications such as E30 Sa.
What do communal fire doors cost in Oakham?
Budget around £1,600 to £3,200 per pair for communal fire doors supplied and fitted in Oakham, excluding VAT. We price each opening separately so nothing is hidden in a lump sum.
The biggest price drivers are leaf size, glazing, finish and ironmongery; upper floors without lifts and restricted parking can also affect fitting cost.
Where communal fire doors are needed
Hotels and sheltered and supported housing are among the most common settings for communal fire doors, in Oakham as elsewhere.
Rutland is England's smallest historic county, with demand mostly from Oakham's schools, care homes, hotels and converted period buildings.
- Hotels
- Sheltered and supported housing
- Blocks of flats
- 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) |
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 Oakham property
- Door-by-door schedule and fixed price
- Installation and handover pack
Common questions in Rutland
How quickly can you survey in Oakham?
We arrange surveys around your access needs and, where possible, combine Oakham visits with other work in Rutland. 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 in Oakham.
Do you work for landlords and managing agents in Oakham?
Yes. We can schedule doors flat by flat, send quotes per property and invoice the managing agent or freeholder.
Can communal fire doors be held open?
Only with an approved hold-open or free-swing device linked to the fire alarm. Wedges and hooks are not acceptable.
Neighbouring areas
- Melton Mowbray (9 miles)
- Stamford (11 miles)
- Corby (12 miles)
- Market Harborough (16 miles)
- Oadby (16 miles)
- Wigston (16 miles)
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