Stairwell fire doors in Solihull

Getting stairwell fire doors fitted in Solihull

Fire Rated Doors supplies and fits stairwell fire doors in Solihull, West Midlands. 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.

Solihull is about 7 miles from Birmingham. Wherever your building is in B91, we arrange survey and fitting dates around access and occupancy.

What the law says in Solihull

Because Solihull 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.

Guide prices in Solihull

Budget around £850 to £1,400 per single doorset for stairwell fire doors supplied and fitted in Solihull, excluding VAT. We price each opening separately so nothing is hidden in a lump sum.

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

Escape corridors and basement and plant stairs are among the most common settings for stairwell fire doors, in Solihull as elsewhere.

Birmingham has one of the UK's largest collections of residential tower blocks and city-centre apartments, with the Black Country towns adding industry, schools and HMOs.

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

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

Elevation drawing of stairwell & escape route doors

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

From enquiry to handover

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 West Midlands

Do you cover Solihull?

Yes. We survey, supply and fit stairwell fire doors throughout Solihull and the rest of West Midlands, including B91 and nearby Shirley.

Which rules do stairwell fire doors in Solihull 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.

Will I get certificates for the doors fitted in Solihull?

Every doorset is listed in your handover pack with the manufacturer's certificate reference, plus an installation record and photos.

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 Solihull