Double fire doors in Durham: how we work
We cover Durham and nearby Chester-le-Street 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.
We cover DH1 and the surrounding area, including Chester-le-Street. Tell us your postcode and preferred dates and we'll confirm a survey slot.
What the law says in Durham
Because Durham 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 Durham?
Budget around £1,600 to £3,400 per pair for double fire doors supplied and fitted in Durham, excluding VAT. We price each opening separately so nothing is hidden in a lump sum.
Guide prices assume straightforward access; out-of-hours working or difficult access is priced as a separate, visible line.
Buildings that need double fire doors
In Durham, double fire doors are typically needed in care and hospital routes and plant room access.
County Durham and the Tees side include former industrial towns, terraced housing, student accommodation in Durham and large public estates.
- Care and hospital routes
- Plant room access
- Wide risers
- Cross-corridor openings
Doorset 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
From enquiry to handover
- Tell us about the doors — photos help
- Free measure survey at your Durham property
- Door-by-door schedule and fixed price
- Installation and handover pack
Common questions in County Durham
Which rules do double fire doors in Durham 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.
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.
Do you remove the old doors?
Yes. Removal and disposal of the old door and frame is included when we replace a doorset in Durham.
Do pairs cost much more than singles?
Roughly 1.7 to 2 times a single doorset, depending on hardware.
Neighbouring areas
- Chester-le-Street (6 miles)
- Houghton-le-Spring (6 miles)
- Stanley (8 miles)
- Washington (9 miles)
- Bishop Auckland (9 miles)
- Peterlee (9 miles)
Also available in Durham
- HMO Fire Doors in Durham
- Flat Entrance Fire Doors in Durham
- FD30S Smoke Control Doorsets in Durham
- FD60 Fire Doorsets in Durham
- FD90 & FD120 Doorsets in Durham
- Stairwell & Escape Route Doors in Durham
- Timber Fire Doorsets in Durham
- Fire Door Replacement in Durham
- Double & Leaf-and-a-Half Fire Doors across County Durham
- All fire doors in Durham