FD30 Fire Doorsets for Chester-le-Street buildings
Getting FD30 fire doors right in Chester-le-Street 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.
Chester-le-Street is about 23 miles from Darlington. Wherever your building is in DH2, we arrange survey and fitting dates around access and occupancy.
Which rules apply in Chester-le-Street?
In Chester-le-Street, 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.
Guide prices in Chester-le-Street
Our guide for FD30 fire doors is £750–£1,150 per single doorset fitted, ex VAT. Quotes for Chester-le-Street are fixed once we've measured, and include removing and disposing of old doors where they're being replaced.
Guide prices assume straightforward access; out-of-hours working or difficult access is priced as a separate, visible line.
Typical uses in Chester-le-Street
HMO bedrooms and kitchens and plant rooms and stores are among the most common settings for FD30 fire doors, in Chester-le-Street as elsewhere.
County Durham and the Tees side include former industrial towns, terraced housing, student accommodation in Durham and large public estates.
- HMO bedrooms and kitchens
- Plant rooms and stores
- Hotel corridors
- Offices and retail back-of-house
Doorset specification
| Fire resistance | 30 minutes integrity (FD30 / E30); EI30 where insulation is specified |
|---|---|
| Typical leaf | 44mm timber, flush or with vision panel |
| Test evidence | BS 476-22 or BS EN 1634-1, plus the manufacturer's field of application |
| Closer | Overhead closer to BS EN 1154 (except locked cupboards) |
| Hinges | Three CE/UKCA-marked hinges to BS EN 1935, grade 13 typical |
See the full specification and options for FD30 Fire Doorsets
Four steps to compliant doors
- 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
Common questions in County Durham
Can you fit just one door in Chester-le-Street?
Yes — from a single door to a full building. Where possible, small jobs are scheduled alongside other visits in County Durham.
Is the survey in Chester-le-Street free?
Yes. We measure and schedule your doors at no cost and send a fixed, itemised quote.
Do you cover Chester-le-Street?
Yes. We survey, supply and fit FD30 fire doors throughout Chester-le-Street and the rest of County Durham, including DH2 and nearby Washington.
How thick is an FD30 door?
Most FD30 timber leaves are 44mm thick. FD60 leaves are typically 54mm.
FD30 Fire Doorsets near Chester-le-Street
- Washington (4 miles)
- Houghton-le-Spring (4 miles)
- Stanley (5 miles)
- Durham (6 miles)
- Felling (6 miles)
- Gateshead (7 miles)
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