Double & Leaf-and-a-Half Fire Doors for Atherton buildings
Fire Rated Doors supplies and fits double fire doors in Atherton, Greater Manchester. Whether it's a single replacement or every door in a block, we start by surveying the openings and end with a handover pack listing each doorset and its certificate reference.
Atherton is about 11 miles from Manchester; we cover both, along with Tyldesley, Westhoughton and Leigh.
Fire door rules in Atherton
Because Atherton 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.
Guide prices in Atherton
Guide prices for double fire doors in Atherton run from about £1,600 to £3,400 per pair, supplied and fitted, ex VAT. Size, glazing, finish and ironmongery move the price, and the survey quote is fixed.
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 used in Atherton
Wide risers and plant room access are among the most common settings for double fire doors, in Atherton as elsewhere.
Greater Manchester combines city-centre apartment towers in Manchester and Salford with converted mills, large post-war estates and busy town centres across the boroughs.
- Wide risers
- Plant room access
- Cross-corridor openings
- Care and hospital routes
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 Atherton property
- Door-by-door schedule and fixed price
- Installation and handover pack
Double fire doors in Atherton: questions
What does a Atherton quote include?
Survey, certified doorset, ironmongery, installation, removal of old doors and a handover pack. VAT is added at the standard rate.
How quickly can you survey in Atherton?
We arrange surveys around your access needs and, where possible, combine Atherton visits with other work in Greater Manchester. Tell us your preferred dates when you enquire.
Which rules do double fire doors in Atherton 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.
Can double fire doors be held open?
Yes, with alarm-linked hold-open devices on each leaf.
Nearby towns we cover
- Tyldesley (1 mile)
- Westhoughton (2 miles)
- Leigh (2 miles)
- Hindley (4 miles)
- Walkden (4 miles)
- Farnworth (4 miles)
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