Stairwell fire doors in Manchester: how we work
We fit doors onto protected stairs and escape routes in Manchester and the rest of Greater Manchester. 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.
We cover Manchester and the rest of Greater Manchester, with surveys arranged around your building's access and occupancy.
Regulations for stairwell fire doors in Greater Manchester
In Manchester, as across England, Approved Document B governs new work and the Fire Safety Order 2005 governs existing premises. Note that Approved Document B is removing the BS 476 fire-resistance test references on 2 September 2029, so specifications are moving to EN classifications such as E30 Sa.
Cost of stairwell fire doors in Greater Manchester
Budget around £850 to £1,400 per single doorset for stairwell fire doors supplied and fitted in Manchester, excluding VAT. We price each opening separately so nothing is hidden in a lump sum.
The biggest price drivers are leaf size, glazing, finish and ironmongery; upper floors without lifts and restricted parking can also affect fitting cost.
Typical uses in Manchester
Typical uses for stairwell fire doors in Manchester include lift lobbies and stair cores in flats and offices.
Greater Manchester combines city-centre apartment towers in Manchester and Salford with converted mills, large post-war estates and busy town centres across the boroughs.
- Lift lobbies
- Stair cores in flats and offices
- Escape corridors
- 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 |
See the full specification and options for Stairwell & Escape Route Doors
Four steps to compliant doors
- 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
How quickly can you survey in Manchester?
We arrange surveys around your access needs and, where possible, combine Manchester visits with other work in Greater Manchester. Tell us your preferred dates when you enquire.
Do you remove the old doors?
Yes. Removal and disposal of the old door and frame is included when we replace a doorset in Manchester.
Do you work for landlords and managing agents in Manchester?
Yes. We can schedule doors flat by flat, send quotes per property and invoice the managing agent or freeholder.
Do stairwell doors need smoke seals?
Usually yes. Doors onto protected stairs are typically FD30S or FD60S.
Also covering towns near Manchester
- Salford (2 miles)
- Old Trafford (2 miles)
- Failsworth (3 miles)
- Droylsden (4 miles)
- Stretford (4 miles)
- Eccles (4 miles)
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