Our County Durham supply and fit service
Throughout County Durham, including Darlington, Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees, we survey, quote and fit steel fire doorsets as complete certified doorsets, with the manufacturer's certificate reference on every quote.
Fire door rules in County Durham
New and replacement fire doors in County Durham 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 County Durham
Expect roughly £1,100–£2,600 per single doorset for steel fire doors, fitted, ex VAT. Your County Durham quote is fixed after survey and itemised door by door.
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 steel fire doors
County Durham and the Tees side include former industrial towns, terraced housing, student accommodation in Durham and large public estates.
- Plant and switch rooms
- Warehouses and industrial units
- Retail back-of-house
- Car parks and bin stores
Steel Fire Doors: key specification
| Ratings | FD30 to FD240 depending on system |
|---|---|
| Construction | Galvanised steel leaf and frame, insulated core |
| Finish | Polyester powder coat in RAL colours |
| Options | Vision panels, louvres (non-fire), panic hardware, security locking |
| Typical use | Plant rooms, warehouses, retail back-of-house, car parks |
See the full specification and options for Steel Fire Doors
What happens next
- 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
Your questions answered
Can you work around tenants or staff?
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 cover the whole of County Durham?
Yes. We survey, supply and fit steel fire doors across County Durham, including Darlington, Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees.
Which rules apply in County Durham?
Doors are specified to Approved Document B (England) and your fire risk assessment or fire strategy. We confirm the rating of each door at survey.
How long can a steel fire door last in a fire?
Depending on the system, from 30 minutes up to four hours.
Towns in County Durham we cover for steel fire doors
- Billingham
- Bishop Auckland
- Chester-le-Street
- Consett
- Darlington
- Durham
- Hartlepool
- Houghton-le-Spring
- Newton Aycliffe
- Peterlee
- Seaham
- Stanley
- Stockton-on-Tees
Steel Fire Doors in neighbouring areas
Other fire doors in County Durham
- FD30 Fire Doorsets in County Durham
- FD30S Smoke Control Doorsets in County Durham
- FD60 Fire Doorsets in County Durham
- FD90 & FD120 Doorsets in County Durham
- Flat Entrance Fire Doors in County Durham
- Communal & Corridor Fire Doors in County Durham
- Stairwell & Escape Route Doors in County Durham
- HMO Fire Doors in County Durham
- Fire Doors for Homes in County Durham
- Riser & Service Cupboard Doors in County Durham
- Commercial & Office Fire Doors in County Durham
- School & Healthcare Fire Doors in County Durham
- Timber Fire Doorsets in County Durham
- Composite Fire Doors in County Durham
- Glazed Fire Doors in County Durham
- Double & Leaf-and-a-Half Fire Doors in County Durham
- Fire-Rated Screens & Fanlights in County Durham
- Acoustic Fire Doors in County Durham
- Security Fire Doors in County Durham
- Fire Exit Doors in County Durham
- Fire Door Ironmongery & Closers in County Durham
- Fire Door Replacement in County Durham
- Fire Door Supply & Fit in County Durham
- All fire doors in County Durham