Our Gateshead supply and fit service
Getting double fire doors right in Gateshead 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.
We cover NE8 and the surrounding area, including Newcastle upon Tyne. Tell us your postcode and preferred dates and we'll confirm a survey slot.
What the law says in Gateshead
In Gateshead, as across England, Approved Document B governs new work and the Fire Safety Order 2005 governs existing premises. Note that Approved Document B is removing the BS 476 fire-resistance test references on 2 September 2029, so specifications are moving to EN classifications such as E30 Sa.
Cost of double fire doors in Tyne and Wear
Our guide price for double fire doors in Gateshead 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.
Guide prices assume straightforward access; out-of-hours working or difficult access is priced as a separate, visible line.
Buildings that need double fire doors
Care and hospital routes and plant room access are among the most common settings for double fire doors, in Gateshead as elsewhere.
Newcastle and Sunderland combine city-centre apartments and student housing with a large stock of post-war council blocks and terraces.
- Care and hospital routes
- Plant room access
- Cross-corridor openings
- Wide risers
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 Gateshead
- 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
Common questions in Tyne and Wear
Can you work around tenants or staff in Gateshead?
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.
Will I get certificates for the doors fitted in Gateshead?
Every doorset is listed in your handover pack with the manufacturer's certificate reference, plus an installation record and photos.
Which rules do double fire doors in Gateshead 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.
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.
Also covering towns near Gateshead
- Newcastle upon Tyne (1 mile)
- Felling (1 mile)
- Gosforth (2 miles)
- Wallsend (3 miles)
- Hebburn (4 miles)
- Jarrow (5 miles)
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