FD30 fire doors in Colchester | Supplied & Fitted

Getting FD30 fire doors fitted in Colchester

Fire Rated Doors supplies and fits FD30 fire doors in Colchester, Essex. Whether it's a single replacement or every door in a block, we start by surveying the openings and end with a handover pack listing each doorset and its certificate reference.

Where possible we combine Colchester surveys with other visits in Essex, such as Sudbury and Clacton-on-Sea, which helps keep survey dates flexible.

Fire door rules in Colchester

Because Colchester 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.

What do FD30 fire doors cost in Colchester?

Expect roughly £750–£1,150 per single doorset for FD30 fire doors, fitted, ex VAT. Your Colchester quote is fixed after survey and itemised door by door.

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 FD30 fire doors

Typical uses for FD30 fire doors in Colchester include offices and retail back-of-house and HMO bedrooms and kitchens.

Essex covers commuter towns, new estates and large town-centre flat developments, from Southend and Basildon to Chelmsford and Colchester.

Offices and retail back-of-house
HMO bedrooms and kitchens
Plant rooms and stores
Hotel corridors

What's in the doorset

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

From enquiry to handover

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 Colchester

Which rules do FD30 fire doors in Colchester 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.

Do you cover Colchester?

Yes. We survey, supply and fit FD30 fire doors throughout Colchester and the rest of Essex, including CO1 and nearby Sudbury.

Can you fit just one door in Colchester?

Yes — from a single door to a full building. Where possible, small jobs are scheduled alongside other visits in Essex.

Does an FD30 door need a self-closer?

Almost always. Fire doors only work closed, so they need a self-closing device unless they are cupboard or riser doors kept locked shut.

FD30 Fire Doorsets in Colchester