Steel fire doors in Braintree

Getting steel fire doors fitted in Braintree

Fire Rated Doors supplies and fits steel fire doors in Braintree, Essex. 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.

Our Essex coverage includes Braintree and its neighbours Witham, Chelmsford and Maldon; tell us your postcode and preferred dates and we'll confirm a survey slot.

What the law says in Braintree

New and replacement fire doors in Braintree 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.

What do steel fire doors cost in Braintree?

Guide prices for steel fire doors in Braintree 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.

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 steel fire doors

Typical uses for steel fire doors in Braintree include warehouses and industrial units and plant and switch rooms.

Essex covers commuter towns, new estates and large town-centre flat developments, from Southend and Basildon to Chelmsford and Colchester.

Warehouses and industrial units
Plant and switch rooms
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

How it works in Braintree

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 Braintree quote include?

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

Can you fit just one door in Braintree?

Yes — from a single door to a full building. Where possible, small jobs are scheduled alongside other visits in Essex.

Which rules do steel fire doors in Braintree 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.

Are steel fire doors better than timber?

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