Our Harwich supply and fit service
Fire Rated Doors supplies and fits stairwell fire doors in Harwich, 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.
Our Essex coverage includes Harwich and its neighbours Felixstowe, Ipswich and Clacton-on-Sea; tell us your postcode and preferred dates and we'll confirm a survey slot.
Which rules apply in Harwich?
Fire doors in Harwich 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 Harwich?
Budget around £850 to £1,400 per single doorset for stairwell fire doors supplied and fitted in Harwich, excluding VAT. We price each opening separately so nothing is hidden in a lump sum.
Made-to-measure sizes for older openings, vision panels and upgraded hardware are the usual reasons a door sits towards the top of the range.
Where stairwell fire doors are needed
Wherever they are in Harwich, stairwell fire doors are most often specified for stair cores in flats and offices and lift lobbies.
Essex covers commuter towns, new estates and large town-centre flat developments, from Southend and Basildon to Chelmsford and Colchester.
- Stair cores in flats and offices
- Lift lobbies
- 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
- Tell us about the doors — photos help
- Free measure survey at your Harwich property
- Door-by-door schedule and fixed price
- Installation and handover pack
Common questions in Essex
Will I get certificates for the doors fitted in Harwich?
Every doorset is listed in your handover pack with the manufacturer's certificate reference, plus an installation record and photos.
Can you work around tenants or staff in Harwich?
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.
How quickly can you survey in Harwich?
We arrange surveys around your access needs and, where possible, combine Harwich visits with other work in Essex. Tell us your preferred dates when you enquire.
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.
Stairwell & Escape Route Doors near Harwich
- Felixstowe (3 miles)
- Ipswich (10 miles)
- Clacton-on-Sea (12 miles)
- Colchester (17 miles)
- Stowmarket (21 miles)
- Sudbury (24 miles)
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