Certified composite fire doors for Durham
Getting composite fire doors right in Durham means choosing a certified doorset for each opening and fitting it exactly as tested. That's the whole service: survey, schedule, certified doorset, careful installation and the paperwork to prove it.
Where possible we combine Durham surveys with other visits in County Durham, such as Chester-le-Street and Houghton-le-Spring, which helps keep survey dates flexible.
Regulations for composite fire doors in County Durham
New and replacement fire doors in Durham are specified under the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B. In workplaces and the common parts of blocks of flats, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 makes the responsible person keep fire doors in working order, and in residential buildings with a storey above 11 metres regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 adds quarterly checks of communal doors and annual checks of flat entrance doors.
Cost of composite fire doors in County Durham
Our guide for composite fire doors is £1,200–£2,200 per door fitted, ex VAT. Quotes for Durham are fixed once we've measured, and include removing and disposing of old doors where they're being replaced.
Guide prices assume straightforward access; out-of-hours working or difficult access is priced as a separate, visible line.
Where composite fire doors are used in Durham
Typical uses for composite fire doors in Durham include flat entrance doors and external doors to communal stairs.
County Durham and the Tees side include former industrial towns, terraced housing, student accommodation in Durham and large public estates.
- Flat entrance doors
- External doors to communal stairs
- Low-maintenance replacements
- Social housing programmes
Doorset specification
| Rating | FD30S tested, internal and external use |
|---|---|
| Security | PAS 24:2022 options |
| Finish | Factory-coloured skins in a range of colours and woodgrains |
| Hardware | Multipoint locks, fire-rated spyholes and letterplates where tested |
| Evidence | Current certificate for the exact configuration |
See the full specification and options for Composite Fire Doors
What happens next
- Request a quote online or call
- Survey: sizes, ratings, hardware and condition
- Quote with each doorset's certification
- Phased fitting and handover records
Your questions answered
Will I get certificates for the doors fitted in Durham?
Every doorset is listed in your handover pack with the manufacturer's certificate reference, plus an installation record and photos.
How quickly can you survey in Durham?
We arrange surveys around your access needs and, where possible, combine Durham visits with other work in County Durham. Tell us your preferred dates when you enquire.
Can you work around tenants or staff in Durham?
Yes. We phase work in occupied buildings and keep escape routes available. Each door is planned to be removed and replaced the same day; if that isn't possible, the opening is made secure and we tell you in advance.
Can composite fire doors be used externally?
Many are tested for external use, which matters for doors opening onto external walkways or stairs.
Also covering towns near Durham
- Chester-le-Street (6 miles)
- Houghton-le-Spring (6 miles)
- Stanley (8 miles)
- Washington (9 miles)
- Bishop Auckland (9 miles)
- Peterlee (9 miles)
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