Getting double fire doors fitted in Paignton
For landlords, managing agents, businesses and homeowners in Paignton, we provide double and leaf-and-a-half fire doorsets with one fixed quote. A free survey comes first, then a door-by-door schedule, then installation to the manufacturer's instructions and a handover pack for your records.
Paignton is about 25 miles from Plymouth; we cover both, along with Torquay, Newton Abbot and Exmouth.
Regulations for double fire doors in Devon
Fire doors in Paignton 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.
What do double fire doors cost in Paignton?
Expect roughly £1,600–£3,400 per pair for double fire doors, fitted, ex VAT. Your Paignton quote is fixed after survey and itemised door by door.
The biggest price drivers are leaf size, glazing, finish and ironmongery; upper floors without lifts and restricted parking can also affect fitting cost.
Buildings that need double fire doors
Typical uses for double fire doors in Paignton include cross-corridor openings and plant room access.
Devon's demand comes from Plymouth's post-war city centre and naval estate, Exeter's offices and student housing, and coastal hotels.
- Cross-corridor openings
- Plant room access
- Care and hospital routes
- Wide risers
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
- 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 Paignton: questions
What does a Paignton quote include?
Survey, certified doorset, ironmongery, installation, removal of old doors and a handover pack. VAT is added at the standard rate.
Do you cover Paignton?
Yes. We survey, supply and fit double fire doors throughout Paignton and the rest of Devon, including TQ3 and nearby Torquay.
Do you remove the old doors?
Yes. Removal and disposal of the old door and frame is included when we replace a doorset in Paignton.
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.
Double & Leaf-and-a-Half Fire Doors near Paignton
- Torquay (2 miles)
- Newton Abbot (7 miles)
- Exmouth (14 miles)
- Heavitree (20 miles)
- Exeter (20 miles)
- Plymstock (24 miles)
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