Stairwell fire doors in Guildford: how we work
Fire Rated Doors supplies and fits stairwell fire doors in Guildford, Surrey. Whether it's a single replacement or every door in a block, we start by surveying the openings and end with a handover pack listing each doorset and its certificate reference.
Where possible we combine Guildford surveys with other visits in Surrey, such as Godalming and Woking, which helps keep survey dates flexible.
What the law says in Guildford
New and replacement fire doors in Guildford 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.
Guide prices in Guildford
Guide prices for stairwell fire doors in Guildford run from about £850 to £1,400 per single doorset, supplied and fitted, ex VAT. Size, glazing, finish and ironmongery move the price, and the survey quote is fixed.
Made-to-measure sizes for older openings, vision panels and upgraded hardware are the usual reasons a door sits towards the top of the range.
Buildings that need stairwell fire doors
In Guildford, stairwell fire doors are typically needed in escape corridors and basement and plant stairs.
Surrey's commuter towns have many office-to-residential conversions and new apartment schemes, plus independent schools and care homes.
- Escape corridors
- Basement and plant stairs
- Lift lobbies
- Stair cores in flats and offices
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
- 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 Guildford: questions
Can you fit just one door in Guildford?
Yes — from a single door to a full building. Where possible, small jobs are scheduled alongside other visits in Surrey.
Will I get certificates for the doors fitted in Guildford?
Every doorset is listed in your handover pack with the manufacturer's certificate reference, plus an installation record and photos.
Which rules do stairwell fire doors in Guildford need to meet?
They are specified to Approved Document B (England) and your fire risk assessment or fire strategy. We confirm the rating of each door at survey.
Do stairwell doors need smoke seals?
Usually yes. Doors onto protected stairs are typically FD30S or FD60S.
Stairwell & Escape Route Doors near Guildford
- Godalming (4 miles)
- Woking (6 miles)
- Aldershot (8 miles)
- Farnborough (9 miles)
- Farnham (10 miles)
- Camberley (10 miles)
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