Getting fire exit doors fitted in Dorset
Our Dorset service covers fire exit doors for flats, HMOs, workplaces, schools and homes, including Bournemouth, Poole and Weymouth.
What the law says in Dorset
Fire doors in Dorset 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.
Cost of fire exit doors in Dorset
Our guide for fire exit doors is £1,200–£2,200 per single doorset fitted, ex VAT. Quotes for Dorset are fixed once we've measured, and include removing and disposing of old doors where they're being replaced.
Each quote covers the certified doorset, standard ironmongery, fitting, removal of the old door and a handover record; anything outside that scope is shown as a separate line before you accept.
Buildings that need fire exit doors
Dorset's coastal towns have many converted houses, holiday flats and care homes, especially around Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch.
- Shops and showrooms
- Warehouses and factories
- Offices and venues
- Schools and community buildings
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
From enquiry to handover
- 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
Common questions in Dorset
Can you fit just one door?
Yes — from a single door to a full building.
Can you work around tenants or staff?
Yes. We phase work in occupied buildings and keep escape routes available. Each door is planned to be removed and replaced the same day; if that isn't possible, the opening is made secure and we tell you in advance.
Which rules apply in Dorset?
Doors are specified to Approved Document B (England) and your fire risk assessment or fire strategy. We confirm the rating of each door at survey.
Do fire exit doors need to be fire doors?
Not always. It depends on the wall they sit in and nearby escape routes.
Towns in Dorset we cover for fire exit doors
Fire Exit Doors in neighbouring areas
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