Certified communal fire doors for Solihull
Fire Rated Doors supplies and fits communal fire doors in Solihull, West Midlands. 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.
Whether your building is in central Solihull or on its edges towards Shirley, survey and fitting dates are arranged around your access needs, with occupied buildings worked in planned phases.
What the law says in Solihull
In Solihull, 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.
Communal fire doors prices in Solihull
Expect roughly £1,600–£3,200 per pair for communal fire doors, fitted, ex VAT. Your Solihull quote is fixed after survey and itemised door by door.
Guide prices assume straightforward access; out-of-hours working or difficult access is priced as a separate, visible line.
Where communal fire doors are needed
Hotels and student accommodation are among the most common settings for communal fire doors, in Solihull as elsewhere.
Birmingham has one of the UK's largest collections of residential tower blocks and city-centre apartments, with the Black Country towns adding industry, schools and HMOs.
- Hotels
- Student accommodation
- Blocks of flats
- Sheltered and supported housing
What you get with each 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
Common questions in West Midlands
Do you remove the old doors?
Yes. Removal and disposal of the old door and frame is included when we replace a doorset in Solihull.
Do you cover Solihull?
Yes. We survey, supply and fit communal fire doors throughout Solihull and the rest of West Midlands, including B91 and nearby Shirley.
Will I get certificates for the doors fitted in Solihull?
Every doorset is listed in your handover pack with the manufacturer's certificate reference, plus an installation record and photos.
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 near Solihull
- Shirley (2 miles)
- Acocks Green (3 miles)
- Washwood Heath (6 miles)
- Birmingham (7 miles)
- Aston (7 miles)
- Bartley Green (9 miles)
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