Communal & Corridor Fire Doors for Gateshead buildings
Fire Rated Doors supplies and fits communal fire doors in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. Whether it's a single replacement or every door in a block, we start by surveying the openings and end with a handover pack listing each doorset and its certificate reference.
Our Tyne and Wear coverage includes Gateshead and its neighbours Newcastle upon Tyne, Felling and Gosforth; tell us your postcode and preferred dates and we'll confirm a survey slot.
Which rules apply in Gateshead?
Because Gateshead 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.
Cost of communal fire doors in Tyne and Wear
Our guide for communal fire doors is £1,600–£3,200 per pair fitted, ex VAT. Quotes for Gateshead 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.
Buildings that need communal fire doors
In Gateshead, communal fire doors are typically needed in blocks of flats and student accommodation.
Newcastle and Sunderland combine city-centre apartments and student housing with a large stock of post-war council blocks and terraces.
- Blocks of flats
- Student accommodation
- Sheltered and supported housing
- 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
What happens next
- 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 Tyne and Wear
Do you work for landlords and managing agents in Gateshead?
Yes. We can schedule doors flat by flat, send quotes per property and invoice the managing agent or freeholder.
Do you remove the old doors?
Yes. Removal and disposal of the old door and frame is included when we replace a doorset in Gateshead.
Can you fit just one door in Gateshead?
Yes — from a single door to a full building. Where possible, small jobs are scheduled alongside other visits in Tyne and Wear.
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.
Nearby towns we cover
- Newcastle upon Tyne (1 mile)
- Felling (1 mile)
- Gosforth (2 miles)
- Wallsend (3 miles)
- Hebburn (4 miles)
- Jarrow (5 miles)
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