Getting double fire doors fitted in South Shields
Need double fire doors in South Shields? We supply and fit complete certified doorsets across Tyne and Wear, starting with a free measure survey in and around NE33. 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.
We cover NE33 and the surrounding area, including Tynemouth. Tell us your postcode and preferred dates and we'll confirm a survey slot.
Which rules apply in South Shields?
New and replacement fire doors in South Shields are specified under the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B. In workplaces and the common parts of blocks of flats, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 makes the responsible person keep fire doors in working order, and in residential buildings with a storey above 11 metres regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 adds quarterly checks of communal doors and annual checks of flat entrance doors.
Double fire doors prices in South Shields
Budget around £1,600 to £3,400 per pair for double fire doors supplied and fitted in South Shields, excluding VAT. We price each opening separately so nothing is hidden in a lump sum.
Made-to-measure sizes for older openings, vision panels and upgraded hardware are the usual reasons a door sits towards the top of the range.
Buildings that need double fire doors
Cross-corridor openings and care and hospital routes are among the most common settings for double fire doors, in South Shields as elsewhere.
Newcastle and Sunderland combine city-centre apartments and student housing with a large stock of post-war council blocks and terraces.
- Cross-corridor openings
- Care and hospital routes
- Plant room access
- 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
What happens next
- Request a quote online or call
- Survey: sizes, ratings, hardware and condition
- Quote with each doorset's certification
- Phased fitting and handover records
Double fire doors in South Shields: questions
Will I get certificates for the doors fitted in South Shields?
Every doorset is listed in your handover pack with the manufacturer's certificate reference, plus an installation record and photos.
How quickly can you survey in South Shields?
We arrange surveys around your access needs and, where possible, combine South Shields visits with other work in Tyne and Wear. Tell us your preferred dates when you enquire.
What does a South Shields quote include?
Survey, certified doorset, ironmongery, installation, removal of old doors and a handover pack. VAT is added at the standard rate.
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.
Neighbouring areas
- Tynemouth (1 mile)
- North Shields (1 mile)
- Jarrow (2 miles)
- Whitley Bay (3 miles)
- Hebburn (4 miles)
- Wallsend (4 miles)
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