Getting stairwell fire doors fitted in Letchworth Garden City
Looking for stairwell fire doors in Letchworth Garden City? Our supply and fit service covers SG6 and the surrounding area, including Hitchin and Stevenage. We quote complete doorsets — leaf, frame, seals, hinges and closer — because that is what the fire certification actually covers.
Where possible we combine Letchworth Garden City surveys with other visits in Hertfordshire, such as Hitchin and Stevenage, which helps keep survey dates flexible.
Fire door rules in Letchworth Garden City
New and replacement fire doors in Letchworth Garden City 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 Letchworth Garden City
Budget around £850 to £1,400 per single doorset for stairwell fire doors supplied and fitted in Letchworth Garden City, 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 Letchworth Garden City
In Letchworth Garden City, stairwell fire doors are typically needed in lift lobbies and stair cores in flats and offices.
Hertfordshire's new towns — Stevenage, Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City — sit alongside commuter towns with office-to-residential conversions.
- Lift lobbies
- Stair cores in flats and offices
- Basement and plant stairs
- Escape corridors
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
From enquiry to handover
- Tell us about the doors — photos help
- Free measure survey at your Letchworth Garden City property
- Door-by-door schedule and fixed price
- Installation and handover pack
Your questions answered
Is the survey in Letchworth Garden City free?
Yes. We measure and schedule your doors at no cost and send a fixed, itemised quote.
Do you cover Letchworth Garden City?
Yes. We survey, supply and fit stairwell fire doors throughout Letchworth Garden City and the rest of Hertfordshire, including SG6 and nearby Hitchin.
What does a Letchworth Garden City quote include?
Survey, certified doorset, ironmongery, installation, removal of old doors and a handover pack. VAT is added at the standard rate.
Can stair doors have locks?
Only escape hardware that allows instant exit without a key in the direction of escape.
Also covering towns near Letchworth Garden City
- Hitchin (3 miles)
- Stevenage (6 miles)
- Luton (11 miles)
- Ampthill (12 miles)
- Welwyn Garden City (12 miles)
- Harpenden (12 miles)
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