Getting stairwell fire doors fitted in Whitley Bay
Fire Rated Doors supplies and fits stairwell fire doors in Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear. 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.
We cover NE26 and the surrounding area, including North Shields. Tell us your postcode and preferred dates and we'll confirm a survey slot.
What the law says in Whitley Bay
Fire doors in Whitley Bay 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 Whitley Bay
Our guide for stairwell fire doors is £850–£1,400 per single doorset fitted, ex VAT. Quotes for Whitley Bay are fixed once we've measured, and include removing and disposing of old doors where they're being replaced.
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
Typical uses for stairwell fire doors in Whitley Bay include escape corridors 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.
- Escape corridors
- Stair cores in flats and offices
- Lift lobbies
- Basement and plant stairs
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
Your questions answered
What does a Whitley Bay quote include?
Survey, certified doorset, ironmongery, installation, removal of old doors and a handover pack. VAT is added at the standard rate.
Can you work around tenants or staff in Whitley Bay?
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.
Do you remove the old doors?
Yes. Removal and disposal of the old door and frame is included when we replace a doorset in Whitley Bay.
Can stair doors have locks?
Only escape hardware that allows instant exit without a key in the direction of escape.
Also covering towns near Whitley Bay
- North Shields (2 miles)
- Tynemouth (2 miles)
- South Shields (3 miles)
- Jarrow (4 miles)
- Wallsend (5 miles)
- Hebburn (6 miles)
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