Double fire doors in Bicester: how we work
Getting double fire doors right in Bicester 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.
Bicester is about 11 miles from Oxford; we cover both, along with Oxford, Banbury and Aylesbury.
What the law says in Bicester
Fire doors in Bicester 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 Bicester?
Our guide for double fire doors is £1,600–£3,400 per pair fitted, ex VAT. Quotes for Bicester are fixed once we've measured, and include removing and disposing of old doors where they're being replaced.
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.
Buildings that need double fire doors
Cross-corridor openings and wide risers are among the most common settings for double fire doors, in Bicester as elsewhere.
Oxfordshire combines Oxford's colleges, labs and student housing with science parks and growing towns such as Bicester and Didcot.
- Cross-corridor openings
- Wide risers
- Care and hospital routes
- Plant room access
Double & Leaf-and-a-Half Fire Doors: key 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
How it works in Bicester
- Send your postcode, door count and any fire risk assessment notes
- We survey and measure each opening for free
- You get a fixed, itemised quote with certificate references
- We fit, test operation and hand over the paperwork
Your questions answered
How quickly can you survey in Bicester?
We arrange surveys around your access needs and, where possible, combine Bicester visits with other work in Oxfordshire. Tell us your preferred dates when you enquire.
Can you fit just one door in Bicester?
Yes — from a single door to a full building. Where possible, small jobs are scheduled alongside other visits in Oxfordshire.
Do you remove the old doors?
Yes. Removal and disposal of the old door and frame is included when we replace a doorset in Bicester.
Do pairs cost much more than singles?
Roughly 1.7 to 2 times a single doorset, depending on hardware.
Neighbouring areas
- Oxford (11 miles)
- Banbury (14 miles)
- Aylesbury (16 miles)
- Witney (16 miles)
- Abingdon (17 miles)
- Bletchley (19 miles)
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