Getting stairwell fire doors fitted in County Durham
Across County Durham we handle stairwell fire doors for single doors and whole-building programmes alike — survey, fixed quote, certified doorsets and careful installation.
Regulations for stairwell fire doors in County Durham
New and replacement fire doors in County 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.
What do stairwell fire doors cost in County Durham?
Guide prices for stairwell fire doors in County Durham 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.
Buildings that need stairwell fire doors
County Durham and the Tees side include former industrial towns, terraced housing, student accommodation in Durham and large public estates.
- Stair cores in flats and offices
- Escape corridors
- Lift lobbies
- Basement and plant stairs
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
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
Stairwell fire doors in County Durham: questions
Do you cover the whole of County Durham?
Yes. We survey, supply and fit stairwell fire doors across County Durham, including Darlington, Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees.
Will I get certificates for the doors fitted?
Every doorset is listed in your handover pack with the manufacturer's certificate reference, plus an installation record and photos.
Can you fit just one door?
Yes — from a single door to a full building.
Can stair doors have locks?
Only escape hardware that allows instant exit without a key in the direction of escape.
Towns in County Durham we cover for stairwell fire doors
- Billingham
- Bishop Auckland
- Chester-le-Street
- Consett
- Darlington
- Durham
- Hartlepool
- Houghton-le-Spring
- Newton Aycliffe
- Peterlee
- Seaham
- Stanley
- Stockton-on-Tees
Stairwell & Escape Route Doors in neighbouring areas
Other fire doors in County Durham
- FD30 Fire Doorsets in County Durham
- FD30S Smoke Control Doorsets in County Durham
- FD60 Fire Doorsets in County Durham
- FD90 & FD120 Doorsets in County Durham
- Flat Entrance Fire Doors in County Durham
- Communal & Corridor Fire Doors in County Durham
- HMO Fire Doors in County Durham
- Fire Doors for Homes in County Durham
- Riser & Service Cupboard Doors in County Durham
- Commercial & Office Fire Doors in County Durham
- School & Healthcare Fire Doors in County Durham
- Timber Fire Doorsets in County Durham
- Composite Fire Doors in County Durham
- Steel Fire Doors in County Durham
- Glazed Fire Doors in County Durham
- Double & Leaf-and-a-Half Fire Doors in County Durham
- Fire-Rated Screens & Fanlights in County Durham
- Acoustic Fire Doors in County Durham
- Security Fire Doors in County Durham
- Fire Exit Doors in County Durham
- Fire Door Ironmongery & Closers in County Durham
- Fire Door Replacement in County Durham
- Fire Door Supply & Fit in County Durham
- All fire doors in County Durham