Stairwell fire doors in Saddleworth

Getting stairwell fire doors fitted in Saddleworth

Getting stairwell fire doors right in Saddleworth means choosing a certified doorset for each opening and fitting it exactly as tested. That's the whole service: survey, schedule, certified doorset, careful installation and the paperwork to prove it.

Saddleworth is about 11 miles from Manchester; we cover both, along with Oldham, Stalybridge and Royton.

Fire door rules in Saddleworth

New and replacement fire doors in Saddleworth 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 Manchester

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

Guide prices assume straightforward access; out-of-hours working or difficult access is priced as a separate, visible line.

Where stairwell fire doors are needed

Wherever they are in Saddleworth, stairwell fire doors are most often specified for escape corridors and basement and plant stairs.

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.

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

What's in the 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

Elevation drawing of stairwell & escape route doors

See the full specification and options for Stairwell & Escape Route Doors

What happens next

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 cover Saddleworth?

Yes. We survey, supply and fit stairwell fire doors throughout Saddleworth and the rest of Greater Manchester, including OL3 and nearby Oldham.

Will I get certificates for the doors fitted in Saddleworth?

Every doorset is listed in your handover pack with the manufacturer's certificate reference, plus an installation record and photos.

Can you fit just one door in Saddleworth?

Yes — from a single door to a full building. Where possible, small jobs are scheduled alongside other visits in Greater Manchester.

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 in Saddleworth