Certified security fire doors for Durham
We cover Durham and nearby Chester-le-Street for security fire doors, with surveys booked around your building's access and occupancy. Each door is quoted individually, so you can see what every opening costs and why.
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.
Which rules apply 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.
What do security fire doors cost in Durham?
Budget around £1,600 to £3,500 per single doorset for security fire doors supplied and fitted in Durham, excluding VAT. We price each opening separately so nothing is hidden in a lump sum.
The biggest price drivers are leaf size, glazing, finish and ironmongery; upper floors without lifts and restricted parking can also affect fitting cost.
Where security fire doors are used in Durham
Wherever they are in Durham, security fire doors are most often specified for plant rooms with valuable equipment and flat entrance doors.
County Durham and the Tees side include former industrial towns, terraced housing, student accommodation in Durham and large public estates.
- Plant rooms with valuable equipment
- Flat entrance doors
- Pharmacies and cash rooms
- IT and comms rooms
Security Fire Doors: key specification
| Security | PAS 24:2022 or LPS 1175 ratings |
|---|---|
| Fire | FD30 to FD60, steel or timber |
| Locking | Multipoint and high-security locks tested with the doorset |
| Typical use | Flat entrances, plant rooms, pharmacies, cash and IT rooms |
| Evidence | Fire and security certification for the same configuration |
See the full specification and options for Security Fire Doors
How it works in Durham
- Tell us about the doors — photos help
- Free measure survey at your Durham property
- Door-by-door schedule and fixed price
- Installation and handover pack
Questions about security 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.
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.
Which rules do security 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.
Is PAS 24 required for flat front doors?
For new dwellings in England, Approved Document Q requires doorsets giving access to a dwelling to meet PAS 24 or equivalent.
Security Fire Doors near Durham
- 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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