Timber fire doors in Cambridge: how we work
Fire Rated Doors supplies and fits timber fire doors in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. 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.
Cambridge is about 30 miles from Peterborough; we cover both, along with Newmarket, Ely and Huntingdon.
Which rules apply in Cambridge?
New and replacement fire doors in Cambridge 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 Cambridgeshire
Our guide for timber fire doors is £750–£1,600 per single doorset fitted, ex VAT. Quotes for Cambridge 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
Typical uses for timber fire doors in Cambridge include offices and hotels and flats and HMOs.
Cambridgeshire combines Cambridge's labs, colleges and student housing with Peterborough's growing residential and logistics sectors.
- Offices and hotels
- Flats and HMOs
- Schools and care homes
- Period buildings needing bespoke sizes
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
- Tell us about the doors — photos help
- Free measure survey at your Cambridge property
- Door-by-door schedule and fixed price
- Installation and handover pack
Questions about timber fire doors in Cambridge
Which rules do timber fire doors in Cambridge 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.
Do you remove the old doors?
Yes. Removal and disposal of the old door and frame is included when we replace a doorset in Cambridge.
Will I get certificates for the doors fitted in Cambridge?
Every doorset is listed in your handover pack with the manufacturer's certificate reference, plus an installation record and photos.
Can I paint a timber fire door?
Yes — but never paint over intumescent or smoke seals.
Also covering towns near Cambridge
- Newmarket (12 miles)
- Ely (15 miles)
- Huntingdon (16 miles)
- Haverhill (16 miles)
- St Neots (16 miles)
- Letchworth Garden City (21 miles)
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