Stairwell fire doors in Gateshead: how we work
Getting stairwell fire doors right in Gateshead 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.
Our Tyne and Wear coverage includes Gateshead and its neighbours Newcastle upon Tyne, Felling and Gosforth; tell us your postcode and preferred dates and we'll confirm a survey slot.
Regulations for stairwell fire doors in Tyne and Wear
Because Gateshead is in England, the starting point is Approved Document B for the specification and the Fire Safety Order 2005 for ongoing duties. Blocks with a storey above 11 metres also fall under regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022: communal fire doors checked at least every three months, flat front doors at least every year.
Cost of stairwell fire doors in Tyne and Wear
Guide prices for stairwell fire doors in Gateshead 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.
Each quote covers the certified doorset, standard ironmongery, fitting, removal of the old door and a handover record; anything outside that scope is shown as a separate line before you accept.
Buildings that need stairwell fire doors
In Gateshead, stairwell fire doors are typically needed in basement and plant stairs and stair cores in flats and offices.
Newcastle and Sunderland combine city-centre apartments and student housing with a large stock of post-war council blocks and terraces.
- Basement and plant stairs
- Stair cores in flats and offices
- Lift lobbies
- Escape corridors
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 Gateshead
- Request a quote online or call
- Survey: sizes, ratings, hardware and condition
- Quote with each doorset's certification
- Phased fitting and handover records
Common questions in Tyne and Wear
Which rules do stairwell fire doors in Gateshead 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 you cover Gateshead?
Yes. We survey, supply and fit stairwell fire doors throughout Gateshead and the rest of Tyne and Wear, including NE8 and nearby Newcastle upon Tyne.
Do you remove the old doors?
Yes. Removal and disposal of the old door and frame is included when we replace a doorset in Gateshead.
Can stair doors have locks?
Only escape hardware that allows instant exit without a key in the direction of escape.
Stairwell & Escape Route Doors near Gateshead
- Newcastle upon Tyne (1 mile)
- Felling (1 mile)
- Gosforth (2 miles)
- Wallsend (3 miles)
- Hebburn (4 miles)
- Jarrow (5 miles)
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