Our Nailsea supply and fit service
Getting stairwell fire doors right in Nailsea 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.
Nailsea is about 17 miles from Bath; we cover both, along with Portishead, Clevedon and Bristol.
Fire door rules in Nailsea
Fire doors in Nailsea 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.
Guide prices in Nailsea
Our guide for stairwell fire doors is £850–£1,400 per single doorset fitted, ex VAT. Quotes for Nailsea 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.
Buildings that need stairwell fire doors
Stair cores in flats and offices and basement and plant stairs are among the most common settings for stairwell fire doors, in Nailsea as elsewhere.
Somerset includes Bath's Georgian conversions and student housing, Weston-super-Mare's hotels and Taunton and Yeovil's town centres.
- Stair cores in flats and offices
- Basement and plant stairs
- Escape corridors
- Lift lobbies
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 Nailsea
- 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
Common questions in Somerset
Can you work around tenants or staff in Nailsea?
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.
How quickly can you survey in Nailsea?
We arrange surveys around your access needs and, where possible, combine Nailsea visits with other work in Somerset. Tell us your preferred dates when you enquire.
Do you work for landlords and managing agents in Nailsea?
Yes. We can schedule doors flat by flat, send quotes per property and invoice the managing agent or freeholder.
Do stairwell doors need smoke seals?
Usually yes. Doors onto protected stairs are typically FD30S or FD60S.
Nearby towns we cover
- Portishead (4 miles)
- Clevedon (4 miles)
- Bristol (7 miles)
- Kingswood (11 miles)
- Weston-super-Mare (11 miles)
- Mangotsfield (12 miles)
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