Getting fire door installation fitted in Durham
We fit fire door supply and fit in Durham and the rest of County Durham. 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 DH1 and the surrounding area, including Chester-le-Street. Tell us your postcode and preferred dates and we'll confirm a survey slot.
Fire door rules in Durham
Fire doors in Durham 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.
Guide prices in Durham
Guide prices for fire door installation in Durham run from about £750 to £1,150 per FD30 doorset, supplied and fitted, ex VAT. Size, glazing, finish and ironmongery move the price, and the survey quote is fixed.
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.
Typical uses in Durham
Typical uses for fire door installation in Durham include contractors and fit-out firms and single doors to full-building programmes.
County Durham and the Tees side include former industrial towns, terraced housing, student accommodation in Durham and large public estates.
- Contractors and fit-out firms
- Single doors to full-building programmes
- Schools, care and healthcare estates
- Landlords and managing agents
Doorset specification
| Survey | Free measure survey and door-by-door schedule |
|---|---|
| Quote | Fixed, itemised, with manufacturer certificate references |
| Installation | To the manufacturer's instructions and BS 8214:2026 guidance |
| Installers | Scheme and certificate numbers confirmed in writing where the doorset requires a certificated installer |
| Handover | Certificate references, installation record, photos, maintenance notes |
See the full specification and options for Fire Door Supply & Fit
How it works in Durham
- Share your FRA or inspection findings
- We confirm every door on site
- Fixed quote, certified doorsets only
- Fitted to the manufacturer's instructions, with photos
Questions about fire door installation in Durham
Do you remove the old doors?
Yes. Removal and disposal of the old door and frame is included when we replace a doorset in Durham.
Do you cover Durham?
Yes. We survey, supply and fit fire door installation throughout Durham and the rest of County Durham, including DH1 and nearby Chester-le-Street.
How quickly can you survey in Durham?
We arrange surveys around your access needs and, where possible, combine Durham visits with other work in County Durham. Tell us your preferred dates when you enquire.
Do you supply fire doors without fitting?
We focus on supply and fit, because certification usually depends on correct installation. Talk to us if you have a contractor-led project.
Neighbouring areas
- Chester-le-Street (6 miles)
- Houghton-le-Spring (6 miles)
- Stanley (8 miles)
- Washington (9 miles)
- Bishop Auckland (9 miles)
- Peterlee (9 miles)
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