FD60 fire doors in Hitchin: how we work
We fit FD60 doorsets for compartment walls, cores and plant rooms in Hitchin and the rest of Hertfordshire. The process is simple: we survey and measure each opening, propose a certified doorset for it, and give you a fixed price. Fitting is booked once the doorsets are made, usually with no door left out of action overnight.
We cover SG6 and the surrounding area, including Letchworth Garden City. Tell us your postcode and preferred dates and we'll confirm a survey slot.
Regulations for FD60 fire doors in Hertfordshire
In Hitchin, 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.
FD60 fire doors prices in Hitchin
Our guide for FD60 fire doors is £1,050–£1,650 per single doorset fitted, ex VAT. Quotes for Hitchin are fixed once we've measured, and include removing and disposing of old doors where they're being replaced.
The biggest price drivers are leaf size, glazing, finish and ironmongery; upper floors without lifts and restricted parking can also affect fitting cost.
Where FD60 fire doors are used in Hitchin
In Hitchin, FD60 fire doors are typically needed in higher-risk stores and stair cores in taller blocks.
Hertfordshire's new towns — Stevenage, Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City — sit alongside commuter towns with office-to-residential conversions.
- Higher-risk stores
- Stair cores in taller blocks
- Compartment walls
- Plant and boiler rooms
What you get with each doorset
| Fire resistance | 60 minutes integrity (FD60 / E60); EI60 where specified |
|---|---|
| Typical leaf | 54mm timber or steel |
| Smoke control | FD60S available with tested smoke seals |
| Typical use | Compartment walls, firefighting shafts, plant rooms |
| Hinges | Usually four hinges on timber leaves, per test evidence |
See the full specification and options for FD60 Fire Doorsets
What happens next
- 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
FD60 fire doors in Hitchin: questions
How quickly can you survey in Hitchin?
We arrange surveys around your access needs and, where possible, combine Hitchin visits with other work in Hertfordshire. Tell us your preferred dates when you enquire.
Can you fit just one door in Hitchin?
Yes — from a single door to a full building. Where possible, small jobs are scheduled alongside other visits in Hertfordshire.
What does a Hitchin quote include?
Survey, certified doorset, ironmongery, installation, removal of old doors and a handover pack. VAT is added at the standard rate.
How thick is an FD60 door?
Typically 54mm for timber doorsets. Steel FD60 doors vary by manufacturer.
Nearby towns we cover
- Letchworth Garden City (3 miles)
- Stevenage (5 miles)
- Luton (7 miles)
- Harpenden (10 miles)
- Ampthill (11 miles)
- Welwyn Garden City (11 miles)
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