Certified FD30S fire doors for Chester
Getting FD30S fire doors right in Chester 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 is about 19 miles from Warrington. Wherever your building is in CH1, we arrange survey and fitting dates around access and occupancy.
Fire door rules in Chester
Fire doors in Chester sit under English rules: Approved Document B sets what goes in, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 covers keeping doors effective in non-domestic premises and shared parts of residential buildings, and the 2022 regulations require regular door checks in residential buildings taller than 11 metres. Higher-risk buildings — 18 metres or seven storeys with two or more homes — also come under the Building Safety Act 2022.
What do FD30S fire doors cost in Chester?
Our guide price for FD30S fire doors in Chester is £800 to £1,250 per single doorset 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 FD30S fire doors
Lobby doors in blocks of flats and integral garage doors are among the most common settings for FD30S fire doors, in Chester as elsewhere.
Cheshire spans Warrington's warehouses and offices, Chester's historic centre and the new-build estates around Crewe.
- Lobby doors in blocks of flats
- Integral garage doors
- Protected stairways
- Cross-corridor doors
What you get with each doorset
| Fire resistance | 30 minutes (FD30 / E30) |
|---|---|
| Smoke control | Tested to BS 476-31.1 or BS EN 1634-3 (Sa) |
| Seals | Combined intumescent and brush or blade smoke seal |
| Typical use | Flat entrances, protected stairs, corridor doors |
| Closer | Overhead or concealed closer to BS EN 1154 |
See the full specification and options for FD30S Smoke Control Doorsets
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
Common questions in Cheshire
Is the survey in Chester free?
Yes. We measure and schedule your doors at no cost and send a fixed, itemised quote.
How quickly can you survey in Chester?
We arrange surveys around your access needs and, where possible, combine Chester visits with other work in Cheshire. Tell us your preferred dates when you enquire.
Do you remove the old doors?
Yes. Removal and disposal of the old door and frame is included when we replace a doorset in Chester.
What is the difference between FD30 and FD30S?
Both resist fire for 30 minutes. FD30S also has tested smoke seals that limit cold smoke passing around the leaf before the intumescent strip activates.
Nearby towns we cover
- Hawarden (6 miles)
- Deeside (6 miles)
- Ellesmere Port (6 miles)
- Buckley (8 miles)
- Garston (10 miles)
- Speke (11 miles)
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