Stairwell fire doors in Yeovil

Certified stairwell fire doors for Yeovil

We fit doors onto protected stairs and escape routes in Yeovil and the rest of Somerset. 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.

Where possible we combine Yeovil surveys with other visits in Somerset, such as Bridgwater and Taunton, which helps keep survey dates flexible.

Which rules apply in Yeovil?

In Yeovil, as across England, Approved Document B governs new work and the Fire Safety Order 2005 governs existing premises. Note that Approved Document B is removing the BS 476 fire-resistance test references on 2 September 2029, so specifications are moving to EN classifications such as E30 Sa.

Guide prices in Yeovil

Our guide price for stairwell fire doors in Yeovil 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.

If your fire risk assessment lists specific doors, send it with your enquiry and we'll price exactly those openings.

Buildings that need stairwell fire doors

Basement and plant stairs and lift lobbies are among the most common settings for stairwell fire doors, in Yeovil as elsewhere.

Somerset includes Bath's Georgian conversions and student housing, Weston-super-Mare's hotels and Taunton and Yeovil's town centres.

Basement and plant stairs
Lift lobbies
Escape corridors
Stair cores in flats and offices

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

Elevation drawing of stairwell & escape route doors

See the full specification and options for Stairwell & Escape Route Doors

Four steps to compliant doors

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

Questions about stairwell fire doors in Yeovil

Do you work for landlords and managing agents in Yeovil?

Yes. We can schedule doors flat by flat, send quotes per property and invoice the managing agent or freeholder.

Will I get certificates for the doors fitted in Yeovil?

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 Yeovil?

We arrange surveys around your access needs and, where possible, combine Yeovil visits with other work in Somerset. Tell us your preferred dates when you enquire.

What signs do stair doors need?

Most need 'Fire door keep shut' on both faces. Automatic doors on hold-open devices need 'Automatic fire door keep clear'.

Stairwell & Escape Route Doors in Yeovil