Double fire doors in Chelmsford

Certified double fire doors for Chelmsford

Need double fire doors in Chelmsford? We supply and fit complete certified doorsets across Essex, starting with a free measure survey in and around CM1. Every quote lists each door, its rating and the manufacturer's certificate reference, so you know exactly what is going in before anything is ordered.

Whether your building is in central Chelmsford or on its edges towards Billericay, survey and fitting dates are arranged around your access needs, with occupied buildings worked in planned phases.

Which rules apply in Chelmsford?

Fire doors in Chelmsford 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.

Cost of double fire doors in Essex

Our guide price for double fire doors in Chelmsford is £1,600 to £3,400 per pair including fitting, ex VAT. Non-standard sizes, veneers, vision panels and access control push towards the top of the range.

We show each door's price separately, so if budget is tight you can phase the work and start with the doors your fire risk assessment prioritises.

Where double fire doors are needed

Typical uses for double fire doors in Chelmsford include care and hospital routes and plant room access.

Essex covers commuter towns, new estates and large town-centre flat developments, from Southend and Basildon to Chelmsford and Colchester.

Care and hospital routes
Plant room access
Cross-corridor openings
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

Elevation drawing of double & leaf-and-a-half fire doors

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

Questions about double fire doors in Chelmsford

Do you work for landlords and managing agents in Chelmsford?

Yes. We can schedule doors flat by flat, send quotes per property and invoice the managing agent or freeholder.

What does a Chelmsford quote include?

Survey, certified doorset, ironmongery, installation, removal of old doors and a handover pack. VAT is added at the standard rate.

Is the survey in Chelmsford free?

Yes. We measure and schedule your doors at no cost and send a fixed, itemised quote.

Why does my double fire door not close properly?

Usually the door selector is missing or out of adjustment, or the leaves have dropped. Pairs need the inactive leaf to close first.

Double & Leaf-and-a-Half Fire Doors in Chelmsford