Stairwell fire doors in Witham: how we work
Fire Rated Doors supplies and fits stairwell fire doors in Witham, 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 Witham and its neighbours Maldon, Braintree and Chelmsford; tell us your postcode and preferred dates and we'll confirm a survey slot.
Which rules apply in Witham?
New and replacement fire doors in Witham 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 Witham
Expect roughly £850–£1,400 per single doorset for stairwell fire doors, fitted, ex VAT. Your Witham quote is fixed after survey and itemised door by door.
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.
Typical uses in Witham
Stair cores in flats and offices and basement and plant stairs are among the most common settings for stairwell fire doors, in Witham as elsewhere.
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
- Basement and plant stairs
- Escape corridors
- Lift lobbies
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
What happens next
- 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
Common questions in Essex
Is the survey in Witham free?
Yes. We measure and schedule your doors at no cost and send a fixed, itemised quote.
Do you remove the old doors?
Yes. Removal and disposal of the old door and frame is included when we replace a doorset in Witham.
Can you fit just one door in Witham?
Yes — from a single door to a full building. Where possible, small jobs are scheduled alongside other visits in Essex.
Do stairwell doors need smoke seals?
Usually yes. Doors onto protected stairs are typically FD30S or FD60S.
Also covering towns near Witham
- Maldon (5 miles)
- Braintree (7 miles)
- Chelmsford (9 miles)
- Colchester (13 miles)
- Wickford (14 miles)
- Rayleigh (15 miles)
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