Getting stairwell fire doors fitted in Portsmouth
Fire Rated Doors supplies and fits stairwell fire doors in Portsmouth, Hampshire. Whether it's a single replacement or every door in a block, we start by surveying the openings and end with a handover pack listing each doorset and its certificate reference.
Where possible we combine Portsmouth surveys with other visits in Hampshire, such as Gosport and Fareham, which helps keep survey dates flexible.
Fire door rules in Portsmouth
Because Portsmouth is in England, the starting point is Approved Document B for the specification and the Fire Safety Order 2005 for ongoing duties. Blocks with a storey above 11 metres also fall under regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022: communal fire doors checked at least every three months, flat front doors at least every year.
What do stairwell fire doors cost in Portsmouth?
Budget around £850 to £1,400 per single doorset for stairwell fire doors supplied and fitted in Portsmouth, excluding VAT. We price each opening separately so nothing is hidden in a lump sum.
Made-to-measure sizes for older openings, vision panels and upgraded hardware are the usual reasons a door sits towards the top of the range.
Where stairwell fire doors are used in Portsmouth
Typical uses for stairwell fire doors in Portsmouth include stair cores in flats and offices and lift lobbies.
Hampshire spans Southampton and Portsmouth's port cities, student and naval housing, and commuter towns with business parks and new estates.
- Stair cores in flats and offices
- Lift lobbies
- Escape corridors
- Basement and plant stairs
What you get with each 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 |
See the full specification and options for Stairwell & Escape Route Doors
How it works in Portsmouth
- Request a quote online or call
- Survey: sizes, ratings, hardware and condition
- Quote with each doorset's certification
- Phased fitting and handover records
Stairwell fire doors in Portsmouth: questions
What does a Portsmouth quote include?
Survey, certified doorset, ironmongery, installation, removal of old doors and a handover pack. VAT is added at the standard rate.
How quickly can you survey in Portsmouth?
We arrange surveys around your access needs and, where possible, combine Portsmouth visits with other work in Hampshire. 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 Portsmouth.
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'.
Stairwell & Escape Route Doors near Portsmouth
- Gosport (2 miles)
- Fareham (6 miles)
- Ryde (6 miles)
- Havant (6 miles)
- Waterlooville (6 miles)
- Cowes (9 miles)
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