Getting stairwell fire doors fitted in Melton Mowbray
Getting stairwell fire doors right in Melton Mowbray 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.
We cover LE13 and the surrounding area, including Oakham. Tell us your postcode and preferred dates and we'll confirm a survey slot.
Regulations for stairwell fire doors in Leicestershire
Because Melton Mowbray 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.
Cost of stairwell fire doors in Leicestershire
Our guide price for stairwell fire doors in Melton Mowbray is £850 to £1,400 per single doorset including fitting, ex VAT. Non-standard sizes, veneers, vision panels and access control push towards the top of the range.
Each quote covers the certified doorset, standard ironmongery, fitting, removal of the old door and a handover record; anything outside that scope is shown as a separate line before you accept.
Buildings that need stairwell fire doors
Wherever they are in Melton Mowbray, stairwell fire doors are most often specified for lift lobbies and stair cores in flats and offices.
Leicester's city-centre flats, student blocks and industrial buildings sit alongside Loughborough's university and market towns across the county.
- 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
What happens next
- 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
Stairwell fire doors in Melton Mowbray: questions
Do you work for landlords and managing agents in Melton Mowbray?
Yes. We can schedule doors flat by flat, send quotes per property and invoice the managing agent or freeholder.
What does a Melton Mowbray quote include?
Survey, certified doorset, ironmongery, installation, removal of old doors and a handover pack. VAT is added at the standard rate.
Can you work around tenants or staff in Melton Mowbray?
Yes. We phase work in occupied buildings and keep escape routes available. Each door is planned to be removed and replaced the same day; if that isn't possible, the opening is made secure and we tell you in advance.
Do stairwell doors need smoke seals?
Usually yes. Doors onto protected stairs are typically FD30S or FD60S.
Neighbouring areas
- Oakham (9 miles)
- Loughborough (13 miles)
- Leicester (14 miles)
- Oadby (14 miles)
- Grantham (14 miles)
- West Bridgford (15 miles)
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