Getting school fire doors fitted in Brent
We fit fire doors for schools, surgeries and care homes in Brent and the rest of Greater London. 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.
Where possible we combine Brent surveys with other visits in Greater London, such as Wembley and Harrow, which helps keep survey dates flexible.
Regulations for school fire doors in Greater London
Fire doors in Brent 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.
What do school fire doors cost in Brent?
Our guide price for school fire doors in Brent is £1,100 to £2,400 per doorset including fitting, ex VAT. Non-standard sizes, veneers, vision panels and access control push towards the top of the range.
Central and inner London work can cost a little more where parking, loading restrictions or out-of-hours access apply; we show any access costs as a separate line.
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 school fire doors are used in Brent
Care and nursing homes and primary and secondary schools are among the most common settings for school fire doors, in Brent as elsewhere.
London has the UK's largest concentration of purpose-built flats and high-rise residential blocks, so flat entrance doors, communal corridor doors and regulation 10 checks drive much of the demand.
- Care and nursing homes
- Primary and secondary schools
- Nurseries
- GP surgeries and clinics
What you get with each doorset
| Rating | FD30S typical; FD60S where compartmentation needs it |
|---|---|
| Widths | Wide single and leaf-and-a-half for beds and wheelchairs |
| Protection | Kick plates, push plates, edge protection |
| Hold-open | Alarm-linked hold-open and free-swing closers |
| Guidance | Sector guidance such as BB100 (schools, England) and HTM 05-02 (healthcare) |
See the full specification and options for School & Healthcare Fire Doors
How it works in Brent
- 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 Greater London
Can you fit just one door in Brent?
Yes — from a single door to a full building. Where possible, small jobs are scheduled alongside other visits in Greater London.
What does a Brent quote include?
Survey, certified doorset, ironmongery, installation, removal of old doors and a handover pack. VAT is added at the standard rate.
Which rules do school fire doors in Brent 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.
Do these doors need vision panels?
Doors across corridors normally do, for safeguarding and accessibility.
Also covering towns near Brent
- Wembley (under a mile)
- Harrow (2 miles)
- Greenford (3 miles)
- Northolt (3 miles)
- Acton (3 miles)
- Willesden (3 miles)
Other products in Brent
- HMO Fire Doors in Brent
- Stairwell & Escape Route Doors in Brent
- Security Fire Doors in Brent
- Steel Fire Doors in Brent
- Fire Door Supply & Fit in Brent
- FD30S Smoke Control Doorsets in Brent
- Fire Door Ironmongery & Closers in Brent
- Composite Fire Doors in Brent
- School & Healthcare Fire Doors across Greater London
- All fire doors in Brent