Stairwell fire doors in Corby: how we work
We fit doors onto protected stairs and escape routes in Corby and the rest of Northamptonshire. The process is simple: we survey and measure each opening, propose a certified doorset for it, and give you a fixed price. Fitting is booked once the doorsets are made, usually with no door left out of action overnight.
We cover NN17 and the surrounding area, including Kettering. Tell us your postcode and preferred dates and we'll confirm a survey slot.
What the law says in Corby
New and replacement fire doors in Corby 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.
Cost of stairwell fire doors in Northamptonshire
Our guide for stairwell fire doors is £850–£1,400 per single doorset fitted, ex VAT. Quotes for Corby are fixed once we've measured, and include removing and disposing of old doors where they're being replaced.
We show each door's price separately, so if budget is tight you can phase the work and start with the doors your fire risk assessment prioritises.
Where stairwell fire doors are used in Corby
Escape corridors and stair cores in flats and offices are among the most common settings for stairwell fire doors, in Corby as elsewhere.
Northamptonshire has a large logistics and warehouse sector, alongside Northampton's town-centre flats and growing new towns.
- Escape corridors
- Stair cores in flats and offices
- Basement and plant stairs
- Lift lobbies
What's in the 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
- 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 Corby: questions
What does a Corby quote include?
Survey, certified doorset, ironmongery, installation, removal of old doors and a handover pack. VAT is added at the standard rate.
Will I get certificates for the doors fitted in Corby?
Every doorset is listed in your handover pack with the manufacturer's certificate reference, plus an installation record and photos.
How quickly can you survey in Corby?
We arrange surveys around your access needs and, where possible, combine Corby visits with other work in Northamptonshire. 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.
Nearby towns we cover
- Kettering (7 miles)
- Market Harborough (10 miles)
- Oakham (12 miles)
- Wellingborough (14 miles)
- Stamford (14 miles)
- Rushden (15 miles)
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