Stairwell fire doors in Carrickfergus: how we work
We fit doors onto protected stairs and escape routes in Carrickfergus and the rest of County Antrim. 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.
Our County Antrim coverage includes Carrickfergus and its neighbours Newtownabbey, Bangor and Belfast; tell us your postcode and preferred dates and we'll confirm a survey slot.
Fire door rules in Carrickfergus
Northern Ireland has its own building and fire safety legislation, so fire doors in Carrickfergus are specified to Technical Booklet E and maintained under the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010. We work to your fire risk assessment and building control requirements.
What do stairwell fire doors cost in Carrickfergus?
Guide prices for stairwell fire doors in Carrickfergus run from about £850 to £1,400 per single doorset, supplied and fitted, ex VAT. Size, glazing, finish and ironmongery move the price, and the survey quote is fixed.
If your fire risk assessment lists specific doors, send it with your enquiry and we'll price exactly those openings.
Where stairwell fire doors are used in Carrickfergus
Wherever they are in Carrickfergus, stairwell fire doors are most often specified for lift lobbies and stair cores in flats and offices.
Belfast's city-centre apartments, student housing and offices lead demand, with Lisburn and Newtownabbey adding estates and industry.
- Lift lobbies
- Stair cores in flats and offices
- Basement and plant stairs
- Escape corridors
Stairwell & Escape Route Doors: key specification
| Rating | FD30S typical; FD60S in some stair cores |
|---|---|
| Direction | Opening in the direction of escape where occupancy requires |
| Hardware | BS EN 1125 panic or BS EN 179 emergency exit devices where needed |
| Glazing | Insulated or integrity glass per escape route limits |
| Signage | Fire door keep shut on both faces where required |
See the full specification and options for Stairwell & Escape Route Doors
Four steps to compliant doors
- Tell us about the doors — photos help
- Free measure survey at your Carrickfergus property
- Door-by-door schedule and fixed price
- Installation and handover pack
Common questions in County Antrim
What does a Carrickfergus 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 Carrickfergus?
We arrange surveys around your access needs and, where possible, combine Carrickfergus visits with other work in County Antrim. Tell us your preferred dates when you enquire.
Which rules do stairwell fire doors in Carrickfergus need to meet?
They are specified to Technical Booklet E (Northern Ireland) and your fire risk assessment or fire strategy. We confirm the rating of each door at survey.
What signs do stair doors need?
Most need 'Fire door keep shut' on both faces. Automatic doors on hold-open devices need 'Automatic fire door keep clear'.
Nearby towns we cover
- Newtownabbey (6 miles)
- Bangor, County Down (7 miles)
- Belfast (9 miles)
- Newtownards (10 miles)
- Castlereagh (11 miles)
- Lisburn (16 miles)
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