Stairwell fire doors in York: how we work
Need stairwell fire doors in York? We supply and fit complete certified doorsets across North Yorkshire, starting with a free measure survey in and around YO1. 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.
York is one of the main towns we cover in North Yorkshire; tell us your dates and we'll arrange a survey.
Regulations for stairwell fire doors in North Yorkshire
Fire doors in York sit under English rules: Approved Document B sets what goes in, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 covers keeping doors effective in non-domestic premises and shared parts of residential buildings, and the 2022 regulations require regular door checks in residential buildings taller than 11 metres. Higher-risk buildings — 18 metres or seven storeys with two or more homes — also come under the Building Safety Act 2022.
Stairwell fire doors prices in York
Budget around £850 to £1,400 per single doorset for stairwell fire doors supplied and fitted in York, 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.
Buildings that need stairwell fire doors
Wherever they are in York, stairwell fire doors are most often specified for lift lobbies and escape corridors.
North Yorkshire runs from York's historic centre and student housing to Teesside's industry and Harrogate and Scarborough's hotels.
- Lift lobbies
- Escape corridors
- Stair cores in flats and offices
- Basement and plant stairs
Doorset 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
- Send your postcode, door count and any fire risk assessment notes
- We survey and measure each opening for free
- You get a fixed, itemised quote with certificate references
- We fit, test operation and hand over the paperwork
Common questions in North Yorkshire
Will I get certificates for the doors fitted in York?
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 York?
Yes — from a single door to a full building. Where possible, small jobs are scheduled alongside other visits in North Yorkshire.
Do you work for landlords and managing agents in York?
Yes. We can schedule doors flat by flat, send quotes per property and invoice the managing agent or freeholder.
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.
Nearby towns we cover
- Selby (12 miles)
- Harrogate (19 miles)
- Goole (19 miles)
- Castleford (20 miles)
- Pontefract (20 miles)
- Leeds (22 miles)
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