Getting steel fire doors fitted in South Shields
Fire Rated Doors supplies and fits steel fire doors in South Shields, Tyne and Wear. 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.
South Shields is about 7 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne; we cover both, along with Tynemouth, North Shields and Jarrow.
Fire door rules in South Shields
New and replacement fire doors in South Shields 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 South Shields
Our guide price for steel fire doors in South Shields 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.
Typical uses in South Shields
Wherever they are in South Shields, steel fire doors are most often specified for car parks and bin stores and warehouses and industrial units.
Newcastle and Sunderland combine city-centre apartments and student housing with a large stock of post-war council blocks and terraces.
- Car parks and bin stores
- Warehouses and industrial units
- 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 South Shields
Can you work around tenants or staff in South Shields?
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.
What does a South Shields quote include?
Survey, certified doorset, ironmongery, installation, removal of old doors and a handover pack. VAT is added at the standard rate.
Do you work for landlords and managing agents in South Shields?
Yes. We can schedule doors flat by flat, send quotes per property and invoice the managing agent or freeholder.
Can steel fire doors be used externally?
Yes. Many steel doorsets are designed for external use and weathering.
Steel Fire Doors near South Shields
- Tynemouth (1 mile)
- North Shields (1 mile)
- Jarrow (2 miles)
- Whitley Bay (3 miles)
- Hebburn (4 miles)
- Wallsend (4 miles)
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