Our Bideford supply and fit service
Getting double fire doors right in Bideford 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.
Our Devon coverage includes Bideford and its neighbours Barnstaple, Tiverton and Exeter; tell us your postcode and preferred dates and we'll confirm a survey slot.
Regulations for double fire doors in Devon
Fire doors in Bideford sit under English rules: Approved Document B sets what goes in, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 covers keeping doors effective in non-domestic premises and shared parts of residential buildings, and the 2022 regulations require regular door checks in residential buildings taller than 11 metres. Higher-risk buildings — 18 metres or seven storeys with two or more homes — also come under the Building Safety Act 2022.
Guide prices in Bideford
Expect roughly £1,600–£3,400 per pair for double fire doors, fitted, ex VAT. Your Bideford quote is fixed after survey and itemised door by door.
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.
Where double fire doors are needed
In Bideford, double fire doors are typically needed in plant room access and cross-corridor openings.
Devon's demand comes from Plymouth's post-war city centre and naval estate, Exeter's offices and student housing, and coastal hotels.
- Plant room access
- Cross-corridor openings
- Wide risers
- Care and hospital routes
What's in the 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
Four steps to compliant doors
- Share your FRA or inspection findings
- We confirm every door on site
- Fixed quote, certified doorsets only
- Fitted to the manufacturer's instructions, with photos
Double fire doors in Bideford: questions
Can you work around tenants or staff in Bideford?
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.
Which rules do double fire doors in Bideford 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.
Is the survey in Bideford free?
Yes. We measure and schedule your doors at no cost and send a fixed, itemised quote.
Can double fire doors be held open?
Yes, with alarm-linked hold-open devices on each leaf.
Nearby towns we cover
- Barnstaple (8 miles)
- Tiverton (32 miles)
- Exeter (36 miles)
- Heavitree (37 miles)
- Newton Abbot (43 miles)
- Swansea (43 miles)
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