Stairwell fire doors in Peterlee: how we work
Looking for stairwell fire doors in Peterlee? Our supply and fit service covers SR8 and the surrounding area, including Seaham and Hartlepool. We quote complete doorsets — leaf, frame, seals, hinges and closer — because that is what the fire certification actually covers.
Our County Durham coverage includes Peterlee and its neighbours Seaham, Hartlepool and Houghton-le-Spring; tell us your postcode and preferred dates and we'll confirm a survey slot.
What the law says in Peterlee
Fire doors in Peterlee 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 stairwell fire doors cost in Peterlee?
Our guide price for stairwell fire doors in Peterlee 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.
If your fire risk assessment lists specific doors, send it with your enquiry and we'll price exactly those openings.
Typical uses in Peterlee
Typical uses for stairwell fire doors in Peterlee include lift lobbies and stair cores in flats and offices.
County Durham and the Tees side include former industrial towns, terraced housing, student accommodation in Durham and large public estates.
- 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
From enquiry to handover
- Request a quote online or call
- Survey: sizes, ratings, hardware and condition
- Quote with each doorset's certification
- Phased fitting and handover records
Questions about stairwell fire doors in Peterlee
Do you work for landlords and managing agents in Peterlee?
Yes. We can schedule doors flat by flat, send quotes per property and invoice the managing agent or freeholder.
Will I get certificates for the doors fitted in Peterlee?
Every doorset is listed in your handover pack with the manufacturer's certificate reference, plus an installation record and photos.
What does a Peterlee quote include?
Survey, certified doorset, ironmongery, installation, removal of old doors and a handover pack. VAT is added at the standard rate.
Do stairwell doors need smoke seals?
Usually yes. Doors onto protected stairs are typically FD30S or FD60S.
Neighbouring areas
- Seaham (6 miles)
- Hartlepool (7 miles)
- Houghton-le-Spring (7 miles)
- Durham (9 miles)
- Sunderland (10 miles)
- Chester-le-Street (12 miles)
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