Our Houghton-le-Spring supply and fit service
We cover Houghton-le-Spring and nearby Chester-le-Street for timber fire doors, with surveys booked around your building's access and occupancy. Each door is quoted individually, so you can see what every opening costs and why.
Our County Durham coverage includes Houghton-le-Spring and its neighbours Chester-le-Street, Washington and Seaham; tell us your postcode and preferred dates and we'll confirm a survey slot.
Fire door rules in Houghton-le-Spring
In Houghton-le-Spring, 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 Houghton-le-Spring
Guide prices for timber fire doors in Houghton-le-Spring run from about £750 to £1,600 per single doorset, supplied and fitted, ex VAT. Size, glazing, finish and ironmongery move the price, and the survey quote is fixed.
We show each door's price separately, so if budget is tight you can phase the work and start with the doors your fire risk assessment prioritises.
Typical uses in Houghton-le-Spring
Wherever they are in Houghton-le-Spring, timber fire doors are most often specified for period buildings needing bespoke sizes and flats and HMOs.
County Durham and the Tees side include former industrial towns, terraced housing, student accommodation in Durham and large public estates.
- Period buildings needing bespoke sizes
- Flats and HMOs
- Offices and hotels
- Schools and care homes
What you get with each doorset
| 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
From enquiry to handover
- Tell us about the doors — photos help
- Free measure survey at your Houghton-le-Spring property
- Door-by-door schedule and fixed price
- Installation and handover pack
Questions about timber fire doors in Houghton-le-Spring
Can you fit just one door in Houghton-le-Spring?
Yes — from a single door to a full building. Where possible, small jobs are scheduled alongside other visits in County Durham.
Do you remove the old doors?
Yes. Removal and disposal of the old door and frame is included when we replace a doorset in Houghton-le-Spring.
Can you work around tenants or staff in Houghton-le-Spring?
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.
Can I paint a timber fire door?
Yes — but never paint over intumescent or smoke seals.
Neighbouring areas
- Chester-le-Street (4 miles)
- Washington (4 miles)
- Seaham (5 miles)
- Sunderland (6 miles)
- Durham (6 miles)
- Peterlee (7 miles)
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