Certified timber fire doors for Bedford
Need timber fire doors in Bedford? We supply and fit complete certified doorsets across Bedfordshire, starting with a free measure survey in and around MK40. Every quote lists each door, its rating and the manufacturer's certificate reference, so you know exactly what is going in before anything is ordered.
Bedford is about 18 miles from Luton. Wherever your building is in MK40, we arrange survey and fitting dates around access and occupancy.
Regulations for timber fire doors in Bedfordshire
New and replacement fire doors in Bedford 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.
Cost of timber fire doors in Bedfordshire
Our guide for timber fire doors is £750–£1,600 per single doorset fitted, ex VAT. Quotes for Bedford are fixed once we've measured, and include removing and disposing of old doors where they're being replaced.
The biggest price drivers are leaf size, glazing, finish and ironmongery; upper floors without lifts and restricted parking can also affect fitting cost.
Where timber fire doors are needed
Period buildings needing bespoke sizes and schools and care homes are among the most common settings for timber fire doors, in Bedford as elsewhere.
Bedfordshire mixes Luton's dense housing and town-centre flats with Bedford's Victorian terraces, many now converted to flats and HMOs.
- Period buildings needing bespoke sizes
- Schools and care homes
- Flats and HMOs
- Offices and hotels
Doorset specification
| Ratings | FD30, FD30S, FD60, FD60S |
|---|---|
| Faces | Primed, pre-painted, laminate, oak, ash, walnut and other veneers |
| Frames | Hardwood or engineered frames to match |
| Sizes | Standard and made-to-measure |
| Code of practice | BS 8214:2026 |
See the full specification and options for Timber Fire Doorsets
Four steps to compliant doors
- 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
How quickly can you survey in Bedford?
We arrange surveys around your access needs and, where possible, combine Bedford visits with other work in Bedfordshire. Tell us your preferred dates when you enquire.
Can you fit just one door in Bedford?
Yes — from a single door to a full building. Where possible, small jobs are scheduled alongside other visits in Bedfordshire.
Will I get certificates for the doors fitted in Bedford?
Every doorset is listed in your handover pack with the manufacturer's certificate reference, plus an installation record and photos.
Can a timber fire door be trimmed on site?
Only within the limits the manufacturer's evidence allows, usually a few millimetres. We prefer made-to-measure doorsets so no trimming is needed.
Neighbouring areas
- Ampthill (7 miles)
- St Neots (10 miles)
- Rushden (12 miles)
- Milton Keynes (14 miles)
- Letchworth Garden City (15 miles)
- Hitchin (15 miles)
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