Stairwell fire doors in Carshalton

Certified stairwell fire doors for Carshalton

We fit doors onto protected stairs and escape routes in Carshalton and the rest of Greater London. The process is simple: we survey and measure each opening, propose a certified doorset for it, and give you a fixed price. Fitting is booked once the doorsets are made, usually with no door left out of action overnight.

Where possible we combine Carshalton surveys with other visits in Greater London, such as Wallington and Sutton, which helps keep survey dates flexible.

Regulations for stairwell fire doors in Greater London

Fire doors in Carshalton 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 Carshalton?

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

Central and inner London work can cost a little more where parking, loading restrictions or out-of-hours access apply; we show any access costs as a separate line.

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

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

London has the UK's largest concentration of purpose-built flats and high-rise residential blocks, so flat entrance doors, communal corridor doors and regulation 10 checks drive much of the demand.

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

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

Elevation drawing of stairwell & escape route doors

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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

Your questions answered

Do you work for landlords and managing agents in Carshalton?

Yes. We can schedule doors flat by flat, send quotes per property and invoice the managing agent or freeholder.

Can you work around tenants or staff in Carshalton?

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.

Which rules do stairwell fire doors in Carshalton 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.

Do stairwell doors need smoke seals?

Usually yes. Doors onto protected stairs are typically FD30S or FD60S.

Stairwell & Escape Route Doors in Carshalton