Our Wigan supply and fit service
Need stairwell fire doors in Wigan? We supply and fit complete certified doorsets across Greater Manchester, starting with a free measure survey in and around WN1. Every quote lists each door, its rating and the manufacturer's certificate reference, so you know exactly what is going in before anything is ordered.
Wigan is about 17 miles from Manchester; we cover both, along with Hindley, Ashton-in-Makerfield and Westhoughton.
Fire door rules in Wigan
New and replacement fire doors in Wigan 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.
Guide prices in Wigan
Expect roughly £850–£1,400 per single doorset for stairwell fire doors, fitted, ex VAT. Your Wigan quote is fixed after survey and itemised door by door.
The biggest price drivers are leaf size, glazing, finish and ironmongery; upper floors without lifts and restricted parking can also affect fitting cost.
Buildings that need stairwell fire doors
Typical uses for stairwell fire doors in Wigan include escape corridors and lift lobbies.
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
- Lift lobbies
- Basement and plant stairs
- Stair cores in flats and offices
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
How it works in Wigan
- Share your FRA or inspection findings
- We confirm every door on site
- Fixed quote, certified doorsets only
- Fitted to the manufacturer's instructions, with photos
Your questions answered
Is the survey in Wigan free?
Yes. We measure and schedule your doors at no cost and send a fixed, itemised quote.
Do you work for landlords and managing agents in Wigan?
Yes. We can schedule doors flat by flat, send quotes per property and invoice the managing agent or freeholder.
How quickly can you survey in Wigan?
We arrange surveys around your access needs and, where possible, combine Wigan visits with other work in Greater Manchester. Tell us your preferred dates when you enquire.
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.
Neighbouring areas
- Hindley (2 miles)
- Ashton-in-Makerfield (4 miles)
- Westhoughton (4 miles)
- Golborne (5 miles)
- Skelmersdale (6 miles)
- Leigh (6 miles)
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