Steel fire doors in Consett

Getting steel fire doors fitted in Consett

Getting steel fire doors right in Consett 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.

Consett is about 25 miles from Darlington; we cover both, along with Stanley, Newburn and Chester-le-Street.

Regulations for steel fire doors in County Durham

Because Consett 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 steel fire doors in County Durham

Guide prices for steel fire doors in Consett run from about £1,100 to £2,600 per single doorset, supplied and fitted, ex VAT. Size, glazing, finish and ironmongery move the price, and the survey quote is fixed.

Guide prices assume straightforward access; out-of-hours working or difficult access is priced as a separate, visible line.

Where steel fire doors are used in Consett

Typical uses for steel fire doors in Consett include car parks and bin stores and retail back-of-house.

County Durham and the Tees side include former industrial towns, terraced housing, student accommodation in Durham and large public estates.

Car parks and bin stores
Retail back-of-house
Warehouses and industrial units
Plant and switch rooms

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

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

Your questions answered

What does a Consett quote include?

Survey, certified doorset, ironmongery, installation, removal of old doors and a handover pack. VAT is added at the standard rate.

How quickly can you survey in Consett?

We arrange surveys around your access needs and, where possible, combine Consett visits with other work in County Durham. Tell us your preferred dates when you enquire.

Do you cover Consett?

Yes. We survey, supply and fit steel fire doors throughout Consett and the rest of County Durham, including DH8 and nearby Stanley.

Are steel fire doors better than timber?

Not better — different. Steel suits heavy-use, external and high-rating locations; timber suits most internal doors.