Getting riser cupboard fire doors fitted in Durham
We fit fire-rated riser and service cupboard doors 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.
Durham is about 17 miles from Darlington; we cover both, along with Chester-le-Street, Houghton-le-Spring and Stanley.
Which rules apply in Durham?
New and replacement fire doors in Durham are specified under the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B. In workplaces and the common parts of blocks of flats, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 makes the responsible person keep fire doors in working order, and in residential buildings with a storey above 11 metres regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 adds quarterly checks of communal doors and annual checks of flat entrance doors.
Cost of riser cupboard fire doors in County Durham
Budget around £550 to £950 per single doorset for riser cupboard fire doors supplied and fitted in Durham, excluding VAT. We price each opening separately so nothing is hidden in a lump sum.
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.
Where riser cupboard fire doors are needed
Typical uses for riser cupboard fire doors in Durham include bin and store cupboards and electrical and data risers.
County Durham and the Tees side include former industrial towns, terraced housing, student accommodation in Durham and large public estates.
- Bin and store cupboards
- Electrical and data risers
- Meter cupboards
- Plumbing ducts
Riser & Service Cupboard Doors: key specification
| Rating | At least half the shaft wall's rating, 30 minutes minimum — FD30 typical |
|---|---|
| Closing | Kept locked shut; self-closer not normally required |
| Locking | Flush cylinder or budget lock, tested with the door |
| Finish | Flush, painted or laminated to match the corridor |
| Signage | Fire door keep locked |
See the full specification and options for Riser & Service Cupboard Doors
From enquiry to handover
- 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
Questions about riser cupboard fire doors in Durham
What does a Durham quote include?
Survey, certified doorset, ironmongery, installation, removal of old doors and a handover pack. VAT is added at the standard rate.
Is the survey in Durham free?
Yes. We measure and schedule your doors at no cost and send a fixed, itemised quote.
Which rules do riser cupboard fire doors in Durham need to meet?
They are specified to Approved Document B (England) and your fire risk assessment or fire strategy. We confirm the rating of each door at survey.
What rating does a riser door need?
In England, Approved Document B generally asks for at least half the fire resistance of the shaft wall, with a 30-minute minimum — so FD30 is typical, rising to FD60 for 120-minute shafts. Your fire strategy confirms it.
Nearby towns we cover
- 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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