Fire exit doors in Seaham

Our Seaham supply and fit service

For landlords, managing agents, businesses and homeowners in Seaham, we provide fire exit doors with panic hardware with one fixed quote. A free survey comes first, then a door-by-door schedule, then installation to the manufacturer's instructions and a handover pack for your records.

We cover SR7 and the surrounding area, including Houghton-le-Spring. Tell us your postcode and preferred dates and we'll confirm a survey slot.

What the law says in Seaham

In Seaham, 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.

Cost of fire exit doors in County Durham

Our guide for fire exit doors is £1,200–£2,200 per single doorset fitted, ex VAT. Quotes for Seaham are fixed once we've measured, and include removing and disposing of old doors where they're being replaced.

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.

Buildings that need fire exit doors

Typical uses for fire exit doors in Seaham include warehouses and factories and offices and venues.

County Durham and the Tees side include former industrial towns, terraced housing, student accommodation in Durham and large public estates.

Warehouses and factories
Offices and venues
Schools and community buildings
Shops and showrooms

Fire Exit Doors: key specification

Hardware	Panic bars to BS EN 1125 or emergency exit devices to BS EN 179
Construction	Steel or timber, single or double
Fire rating	Where the external wall or adjacent escape route requires it
Security	Outside access control and LPS 1175 options
Weathering	External thresholds and seals

See the full specification and options for Fire Exit Doors

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 County Durham

How quickly can you survey in Seaham?

We arrange surveys around your access needs and, where possible, combine Seaham visits with other work in County Durham. Tell us your preferred dates when you enquire.

Can you fit just one door in Seaham?

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

Is the survey in Seaham free?

Yes. We measure and schedule your doors at no cost and send a fixed, itemised quote.

Which way does a fire exit door open?

Outward, in the direction of escape, where occupancy requires it — most commercial exit doors open outward.