Stairwell & Escape Route Doors for Finchley buildings
We fit doors onto protected stairs and escape routes in Finchley 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.
Our Greater London coverage includes Finchley and its neighbours Muswell Hill, Cricklewood and Kilburn; tell us your postcode and preferred dates and we'll confirm a survey slot.
Which rules apply in Finchley?
New and replacement fire doors in Finchley 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.
Cost of stairwell fire doors in Greater London
Our guide for stairwell fire doors is £850–£1,400 per single doorset fitted, ex VAT. Quotes for Finchley are fixed once we've measured, and include removing and disposing of old doors where they're being replaced.
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.
We show each door's price separately, so if budget is tight you can phase the work and start with the doors your fire risk assessment prioritises.
Where stairwell fire doors are needed
In Finchley, stairwell fire doors are typically needed in stair cores in flats and offices and basement and plant stairs.
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.
- Stair cores in flats and offices
- Basement and plant stairs
- 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 |
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From enquiry to handover
- 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
Stairwell fire doors in Finchley: questions
Can you work around tenants or staff in Finchley?
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 Finchley 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.
Will I get certificates for the doors fitted in Finchley?
Every doorset is listed in your handover pack with the manufacturer's certificate reference, plus an installation record and photos.
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'.
Also covering towns near Finchley
- Muswell Hill (2 miles)
- Cricklewood (3 miles)
- Kilburn (3 miles)
- Wood Green (3 miles)
- Barnet (3 miles)
- Archway (4 miles)
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