FD90 and FD120 fire doors in Gosforth: how we work
Getting FD90 and FD120 fire doors right in Gosforth 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.
Gosforth is about 2 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne; we cover both, along with Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead and Wallsend.
What the law says in Gosforth
Because Gosforth 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.
Guide prices in Gosforth
Expect roughly £1,900–£3,800 per single doorset for FD90 and FD120 fire doors, fitted, ex VAT. Your Gosforth 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.
Where FD90 and FD120 fire doors are needed
Wherever they are in Gosforth, FD90 and FD120 fire doors are most often specified for generator rooms and separating walls with long ratings.
Newcastle and Sunderland combine city-centre apartments and student housing with a large stock of post-war council blocks and terraces.
- Generator rooms
- Separating walls with long ratings
- High fire-load stores
- Transformer and switch rooms
Doorset specification
| Fire resistance | 90 or 120 minutes (E90 / E120, EI where specified) |
|---|---|
| Construction | Usually steel; some specialist timber systems |
| Typical use | Plant rooms, transformer rooms, high-fire-load stores |
| Configurations | Single, double, with or without vision panels |
| Hardware | Steel-specific hinges, closers, panic hardware where needed |
See the full specification and options for FD90 & FD120 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 Tyne and Wear
Will I get certificates for the doors fitted in Gosforth?
Every doorset is listed in your handover pack with the manufacturer's certificate reference, plus an installation record and photos.
Do you remove the old doors?
Yes. Removal and disposal of the old door and frame is included when we replace a doorset in Gosforth.
How quickly can you survey in Gosforth?
We arrange surveys around your access needs and, where possible, combine Gosforth visits with other work in Tyne and Wear. Tell us your preferred dates when you enquire.
Can FD120 doors have glass?
Yes, with insulating fire glass tested in that doorset, but panel size is usually limited.
Neighbouring areas
- Newcastle upon Tyne (2 miles)
- Gateshead (2 miles)
- Wallsend (3 miles)
- Felling (4 miles)
- Hebburn (4 miles)
- Newburn (5 miles)
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