Stairwell fire doors in Hartlepool

Our Hartlepool supply and fit service

Need stairwell fire doors in Hartlepool? We supply and fit complete certified doorsets across County Durham, starting with a free measure survey in and around TS26. Every quote lists each door, its rating and the manufacturer's certificate reference, so you know exactly what is going in before anything is ordered.

We cover TS26 and the surrounding area, including Peterlee. Tell us your postcode and preferred dates and we'll confirm a survey slot.

What the law says in Hartlepool

In Hartlepool, as across England, Approved Document B governs new work and the Fire Safety Order 2005 governs existing premises. Note that Approved Document B is removing the BS 476 fire-resistance test references on 2 September 2029, so specifications are moving to EN classifications such as E30 Sa.

Guide prices in Hartlepool

Budget around £850 to £1,400 per single doorset for stairwell fire doors supplied and fitted in Hartlepool, excluding VAT. We price each opening separately so nothing is hidden in a lump sum.

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 stairwell fire doors are used in Hartlepool

Typical uses for stairwell fire doors in Hartlepool include lift lobbies and escape corridors.

County Durham and the Tees side include former industrial towns, terraced housing, student accommodation in Durham and large public estates.

Lift lobbies
Escape corridors
Stair cores in flats and offices
Basement and plant stairs

Doorset 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

Elevation drawing of stairwell & escape route doors

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 Hartlepool property
Door-by-door schedule and fixed price
Installation and handover pack

Common questions in County Durham

Is the survey in Hartlepool free?

Yes. We measure and schedule your doors at no cost and send a fixed, itemised quote.

Can you fit just one door in Hartlepool?

Yes — from a single door to a full building. Where possible, small jobs are scheduled alongside other visits in County Durham.

Which rules do stairwell fire doors in Hartlepool 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.

Can stair doors have locks?

Only escape hardware that allows instant exit without a key in the direction of escape.

Stairwell & Escape Route Doors in Hartlepool