Getting timber fire doors fitted in Harwich
Fire Rated Doors supplies and fits timber fire doors in Harwich, Essex. 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.
Where possible we combine Harwich surveys with other visits in Essex, such as Felixstowe and Ipswich, which helps keep survey dates flexible.
What the law says in Harwich
Fire doors in Harwich sit under English rules: Approved Document B sets what goes in, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 covers keeping doors effective in non-domestic premises and shared parts of residential buildings, and the 2022 regulations require regular door checks in residential buildings taller than 11 metres. Higher-risk buildings — 18 metres or seven storeys with two or more homes — also come under the Building Safety Act 2022.
Cost of timber fire doors in Essex
Our guide for timber fire doors is £750–£1,600 per single doorset fitted, ex VAT. Quotes for Harwich 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.
Buildings that need timber fire doors
Typical uses for timber fire doors in Harwich include schools and care homes and period buildings needing bespoke sizes.
Essex covers commuter towns, new estates and large town-centre flat developments, from Southend and Basildon to Chelmsford and Colchester.
- Schools and care homes
- Period buildings needing bespoke sizes
- 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
From enquiry to handover
- Tell us about the doors — photos help
- Free measure survey at your Harwich property
- Door-by-door schedule and fixed price
- Installation and handover pack
Your questions answered
How quickly can you survey in Harwich?
We arrange surveys around your access needs and, where possible, combine Harwich visits with other work in Essex. Tell us your preferred dates when you enquire.
Do you cover Harwich?
Yes. We survey, supply and fit timber fire doors throughout Harwich and the rest of Essex, including CO12 and nearby Felixstowe.
What does a Harwich quote include?
Survey, certified doorset, ironmongery, installation, removal of old doors and a handover pack. VAT is added at the standard rate.
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.
Nearby towns we cover
- Felixstowe (3 miles)
- Ipswich (10 miles)
- Clacton-on-Sea (12 miles)
- Colchester (17 miles)
- Stowmarket (21 miles)
- Sudbury (24 miles)
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