Getting FD30 fire doors fitted in Braintree
Need FD30 fire doors in Braintree? We supply and fit complete certified doorsets across Essex, starting with a free measure survey in and around CM7. 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.
Our Essex coverage includes Braintree and its neighbours Witham, Chelmsford and Maldon; tell us your postcode and preferred dates and we'll confirm a survey slot.
Which rules apply in Braintree?
Because Braintree 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.
FD30 fire doors prices in Braintree
Our guide for FD30 fire doors is £750–£1,150 per single doorset fitted, ex VAT. Quotes for Braintree 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.
Where FD30 fire doors are used in Braintree
Wherever they are in Braintree, FD30 fire doors are most often specified for HMO bedrooms and kitchens and plant rooms and stores.
Essex covers commuter towns, new estates and large town-centre flat developments, from Southend and Basildon to Chelmsford and Colchester.
- HMO bedrooms and kitchens
- Plant rooms and stores
- Hotel corridors
- Offices and retail back-of-house
FD30 Fire Doorsets: key 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
- Request a quote online or call
- Survey: sizes, ratings, hardware and condition
- Quote with each doorset's certification
- Phased fitting and handover records
Questions about FD30 fire doors in Braintree
Do you remove the old doors?
Yes. Removal and disposal of the old door and frame is included when we replace a doorset in Braintree.
What does a Braintree quote include?
Survey, certified doorset, ironmongery, installation, removal of old doors and a handover pack. VAT is added at the standard rate.
Do you work for landlords and managing agents in Braintree?
Yes. We can schedule doors flat by flat, send quotes per property and invoice the managing agent or freeholder.
How thick is an FD30 door?
Most FD30 timber leaves are 44mm thick. FD60 leaves are typically 54mm.
Nearby towns we cover
- Witham (7 miles)
- Chelmsford (11 miles)
- Maldon (11 miles)
- Sudbury (14 miles)
- Haverhill (15 miles)
- Colchester (15 miles)
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