Getting double fire doors fitted in Bishop Auckland
We cover Bishop Auckland and nearby Newton Aycliffe for double fire doors, with surveys booked around your building's access and occupancy. Each door is quoted individually, so you can see what every opening costs and why.
Bishop Auckland is about 11 miles from Darlington. Wherever your building is in DL14, we arrange survey and fitting dates around access and occupancy.
Which rules apply in Bishop Auckland?
Because Bishop Auckland 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.
What do double fire doors cost in Bishop Auckland?
Our guide for double fire doors is £1,600–£3,400 per pair fitted, ex VAT. Quotes for Bishop Auckland are fixed once we've measured, and include removing and disposing of old doors where they're being replaced.
Made-to-measure sizes for older openings, vision panels and upgraded hardware are the usual reasons a door sits towards the top of the range.
Typical uses in Bishop Auckland
Wide risers and care and hospital routes are among the most common settings for double fire doors, in Bishop Auckland as elsewhere.
County Durham and the Tees side include former industrial towns, terraced housing, student accommodation in Durham and large public estates.
- Wide risers
- Care and hospital routes
- Cross-corridor openings
- Plant room access
What you get with each doorset
| 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
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
Questions about double fire doors in Bishop Auckland
Which rules do double fire doors in Bishop Auckland need to meet?
They are specified to Approved Document B (England) and your fire risk assessment or fire strategy. We confirm the rating of each door at survey.
How quickly can you survey in Bishop Auckland?
We arrange surveys around your access needs and, where possible, combine Bishop Auckland visits with other work in County Durham. Tell us your preferred dates when you enquire.
Do you cover Bishop Auckland?
Yes. We survey, supply and fit double fire doors throughout Bishop Auckland and the rest of County Durham, including DL14 and nearby Newton Aycliffe.
What is a leaf-and-a-half door?
A pair with one wide and one narrow leaf, giving normal access through the wide leaf and full width when both open.
Also covering towns near Bishop Auckland
- Newton Aycliffe (5 miles)
- Durham (9 miles)
- Darlington (11 miles)
- Chester-le-Street (15 miles)
- Stanley (15 miles)
- Consett (15 miles)
Other fire doors in Bishop Auckland
- Flat Entrance Fire Doors in Bishop Auckland
- Fire Door Supply & Fit in Bishop Auckland
- Stairwell & Escape Route Doors in Bishop Auckland
- FD30 Fire Doorsets in Bishop Auckland
- Fire-Rated Screens & Fanlights in Bishop Auckland
- Communal & Corridor Fire Doors in Bishop Auckland
- Riser & Service Cupboard Doors in Bishop Auckland
- FD90 & FD120 Doorsets in Bishop Auckland
- Double & Leaf-and-a-Half Fire Doors across County Durham
- All fire doors in Bishop Auckland