Getting double fire doors fitted in Truro
Getting double fire doors right in Truro 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.
We cover Truro and the rest of Cornwall, with surveys arranged around your building's access and occupancy.
Which rules apply in Truro?
Because Truro 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 double fire doors in Cornwall
Our guide for double fire doors is £1,600–£3,400 per pair fitted, ex VAT. Quotes for Truro 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 double fire doors are used in Truro
In Truro, double fire doors are typically needed in wide risers and cross-corridor openings.
Cornwall's stock is dominated by smaller towns, holiday lets, hotels and guest houses, plus care homes and converted period buildings.
- Wide risers
- Cross-corridor openings
- Plant room access
- Care and hospital routes
Double & Leaf-and-a-Half Fire Doors: key specification
| Configurations | Equal pairs, unequal (leaf-and-a-half), rebated or square meeting stiles |
|---|---|
| Coordination | Door selectors to BS EN 1158 for rebated pairs |
| Bolts | Tested flush bolts on inactive leaves (not on escape routes) |
| Hold-open | Alarm-linked hold-open per leaf where needed |
| Ratings | FD30S and FD60S typical |
See the full specification and options for Double & Leaf-and-a-Half Fire Doors
Four steps to compliant doors
- 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 Cornwall
How quickly can you survey in Truro?
We arrange surveys around your access needs and, where possible, combine Truro visits with other work in Cornwall. Tell us your preferred dates when you enquire.
Can you fit just one door in Truro?
Yes — from a single door to a full building. Where possible, small jobs are scheduled alongside other visits in Cornwall.
Will I get certificates for the doors fitted in Truro?
Every doorset is listed in your handover pack with the manufacturer's certificate reference, plus an installation record and photos.
Do pairs cost much more than singles?
Roughly 1.7 to 2 times a single doorset, depending on hardware.
Double & Leaf-and-a-Half Fire Doors near Truro
- Falmouth (7 miles)
- Redruth (8 miles)
- Newquay (11 miles)
- Camborne (11 miles)
- St Austell (14 miles)
- Plymouth (41 miles)
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