Getting timber fire doors fitted in Chester
We fit timber fire doorsets in paint, laminate and veneer in Chester and the rest of Cheshire. The process is simple: we survey and measure each opening, propose a certified doorset for it, and give you a fixed price. Fitting is booked once the doorsets are made, usually with no door left out of action overnight.
We cover CH1 and the surrounding area, including Hawarden. Tell us your postcode and preferred dates and we'll confirm a survey slot.
What the law says in Chester
New and replacement fire doors in Chester 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 timber fire doors cost in Chester?
Budget around £750 to £1,600 per single doorset for timber fire doors supplied and fitted in Chester, excluding VAT. We price each opening separately so nothing is hidden in a lump sum.
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 used in Chester
In Chester, timber fire doors are typically needed in flats and HMOs and offices and hotels.
Cheshire spans Warrington's warehouses and offices, Chester's historic centre and the new-build estates around Crewe.
- Flats and HMOs
- Offices and hotels
- 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
How it works in Chester
- Request a quote online or call
- Survey: sizes, ratings, hardware and condition
- Quote with each doorset's certification
- Phased fitting and handover records
Common questions in Cheshire
Do you work for landlords and managing agents in Chester?
Yes. We can schedule doors flat by flat, send quotes per property and invoice the managing agent or freeholder.
Which rules do timber fire doors in Chester 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.
How quickly can you survey in Chester?
We arrange surveys around your access needs and, where possible, combine Chester visits with other work in Cheshire. Tell us your preferred dates when you enquire.
Which veneers are available?
Oak, ash, walnut, sapele and many others, crown or quarter cut.
Nearby towns we cover
- Hawarden (6 miles)
- Deeside (6 miles)
- Ellesmere Port (6 miles)
- Buckley (8 miles)
- Garston (10 miles)
- Speke (11 miles)
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