Getting stairwell fire doors fitted in Consett
We fit doors onto protected stairs and escape routes in Consett 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.
Where possible we combine Consett surveys with other visits in County Durham, such as Stanley and Newburn, which helps keep survey dates flexible.
Regulations for stairwell fire doors in County Durham
New and replacement fire doors in Consett 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.
Stairwell fire doors prices in Consett
Our guide price for stairwell fire doors in Consett is £850 to £1,400 per single doorset including fitting, ex VAT. Non-standard sizes, veneers, vision panels and access control push towards the top of the range.
Guide prices assume straightforward access; out-of-hours working or difficult access is priced as a separate, visible line.
Where stairwell fire doors are used in Consett
Wherever they are in Consett, stairwell fire doors are most often specified for basement and plant stairs and lift lobbies.
County Durham and the Tees side include former industrial towns, terraced housing, student accommodation in Durham and large public estates.
- Basement and plant stairs
- Lift lobbies
- Escape corridors
- Stair cores in flats and offices
What you get with each doorset
| 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
- 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
Your questions answered
Can you work around tenants or staff in Consett?
Yes. We phase work in occupied buildings and keep escape routes available. Each door is planned to be removed and replaced the same day; if that isn't possible, the opening is made secure and we tell you in advance.
Do you remove the old doors?
Yes. Removal and disposal of the old door and frame is included when we replace a doorset in Consett.
Which rules do stairwell fire doors in Consett 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.
Which way should an escape door open?
In the direction of escape where the number of people using it is high — Approved Document B sets the thresholds. Many small-occupancy doors can open either way.
Nearby towns we cover
- Stanley (6 miles)
- Newburn (10 miles)
- Chester-le-Street (10 miles)
- Durham (12 miles)
- Gateshead (12 miles)
- Newcastle upon Tyne (12 miles)
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