Timber fire doors in Blackheath

Timber fire doors in Blackheath: how we work

Getting timber fire doors right in Blackheath means choosing a certified doorset for each opening and fitting it exactly as tested. That's the whole service: survey, schedule, certified doorset, careful installation and the paperwork to prove it.

Blackheath is about 6 miles from London. Wherever your building is in SE3, we arrange survey and fitting dates around access and occupancy.

Regulations for timber fire doors in Greater London

In Blackheath, 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.

Timber fire doors prices in Blackheath

Our guide for timber fire doors is £750–£1,600 per single doorset fitted, ex VAT. Quotes for Blackheath are fixed once we've measured, and include removing and disposing of old doors where they're being replaced.

Central and inner London work can cost a little more where parking, loading restrictions or out-of-hours access apply; we show any access costs as a separate line.

The biggest price drivers are leaf size, glazing, finish and ironmongery; upper floors without lifts and restricted parking can also affect fitting cost.

Typical uses in Blackheath

Flats and HMOs and offices and hotels are among the most common settings for timber fire doors, in Blackheath as elsewhere.

London has the UK's largest concentration of purpose-built flats and high-rise residential blocks, so flat entrance doors, communal corridor doors and regulation 10 checks drive much of the demand.

Flats and HMOs
Offices and hotels
Schools and care homes
Period buildings needing bespoke sizes

What's in the 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

Elevation drawing of timber fire doorsets

See the full specification and options for Timber Fire Doorsets

From enquiry to handover

Request a quote online or call
Survey: sizes, ratings, hardware and condition
Quote with each doorset's certification
Phased fitting and handover records

Your questions answered

Do you work for landlords and managing agents in Blackheath?

Yes. We can schedule doors flat by flat, send quotes per property and invoice the managing agent or freeholder.

What does a Blackheath quote include?

Survey, certified doorset, ironmongery, installation, removal of old doors and a handover pack. VAT is added at the standard rate.

Can you work around tenants or staff in Blackheath?

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.

Are timber doors as good as steel?

For FD30 and FD60 in most buildings, yes. Steel suits plant areas, high security and longer ratings.

Timber Fire Doorsets in Blackheath