Our Chelmsford supply and fit service
Fire Rated Doors supplies and fits stairwell fire doors in Chelmsford, Essex. Whether it's a single replacement or every door in a block, we start by surveying the openings and end with a handover pack listing each doorset and its certificate reference.
Where possible we combine Chelmsford surveys with other visits in Essex, such as Billericay and Witham, which helps keep survey dates flexible.
Fire door rules in Chelmsford
Fire doors in Chelmsford 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.
Stairwell fire doors prices in Chelmsford
Our guide price for stairwell fire doors in Chelmsford 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.
Each quote covers the certified doorset, standard ironmongery, fitting, removal of the old door and a handover record; anything outside that scope is shown as a separate line before you accept.
Where stairwell fire doors are needed
Wherever they are in Chelmsford, stairwell fire doors are most often specified for basement and plant stairs and stair cores in flats and offices.
Essex covers commuter towns, new estates and large town-centre flat developments, from Southend and Basildon to Chelmsford and Colchester.
- Basement and plant stairs
- Stair cores in flats and offices
- Escape corridors
- Lift lobbies
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 Chelmsford property
- Door-by-door schedule and fixed price
- Installation and handover pack
Your questions answered
What does a Chelmsford quote include?
Survey, certified doorset, ironmongery, installation, removal of old doors and a handover pack. VAT is added at the standard rate.
Can you fit just one door in Chelmsford?
Yes — from a single door to a full building. Where possible, small jobs are scheduled alongside other visits in Essex.
How quickly can you survey in Chelmsford?
We arrange surveys around your access needs and, where possible, combine Chelmsford visits with other work in Essex. Tell us your preferred dates when you enquire.
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
- Billericay (7 miles)
- Witham (9 miles)
- Maldon (9 miles)
- Wickford (9 miles)
- Braintree (11 miles)
- Brentwood (11 miles)
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