Steel fire doors in Kettering

Steel fire doors in Kettering: how we work

If your fire risk assessment in Kettering has flagged doors to replace, we can schedule, quote and fit steel fire doorsets to match its recommendations. Surveys in NN16 are free and quotes are fixed and itemised.

Whether your building is in central Kettering or on its edges towards Wellingborough, survey and fitting dates are arranged around your access needs, with occupied buildings worked in planned phases.

Fire door rules in Kettering

In Kettering, as across England, Approved Document B governs new work and the Fire Safety Order 2005 governs existing premises. Note that Approved Document B is removing the BS 476 fire-resistance test references on 2 September 2029, so specifications are moving to EN classifications such as E30 Sa.

Guide prices in Kettering

Our guide price for steel fire doors in Kettering is £1,100 to £2,600 per single doorset including fitting, ex VAT. Non-standard sizes, veneers, vision panels and access control push towards the top of the range.

The biggest price drivers are leaf size, glazing, finish and ironmongery; upper floors without lifts and restricted parking can also affect fitting cost.

Buildings that need steel fire doors

Typical uses for steel fire doors in Kettering include warehouses and industrial units and car parks and bin stores.

Northamptonshire has a large logistics and warehouse sector, alongside Northampton's town-centre flats and growing new towns.

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

Doorset 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

Four steps to compliant doors

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

Questions about steel fire doors in Kettering

Do you remove the old doors?

Yes. Removal and disposal of the old door and frame is included when we replace a doorset in Kettering.

Can you work around tenants or staff in Kettering?

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 Kettering?

Yes. We survey, supply and fit steel fire doors throughout Kettering and the rest of Northamptonshire, including NN16 and nearby Wellingborough.

How long can a steel fire door last in a fire?

Depending on the system, from 30 minutes up to four hours.