Getting timber fire doors fitted in St Albans
Need timber fire doors in St Albans? We supply and fit complete certified doorsets across Hertfordshire, starting with a free measure survey in and around AL1. Every quote lists each door, its rating and the manufacturer's certificate reference, so you know exactly what is going in before anything is ordered.
St Albans is about 7 miles from Watford. Wherever your building is in AL1, we arrange survey and fitting dates around access and occupancy.
Regulations for timber fire doors in Hertfordshire
Fire doors in St Albans 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 Hertfordshire
Guide prices for timber fire doors in St Albans 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.
Where timber fire doors are used in St Albans
Wherever they are in St Albans, timber fire doors are most often specified for period buildings needing bespoke sizes and schools and care homes.
Hertfordshire's new towns — Stevenage, Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City — sit alongside commuter towns with office-to-residential conversions.
- Period buildings needing bespoke sizes
- Schools and care homes
- Flats and HMOs
- Offices and hotels
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 |
See the full specification and options for Timber Fire Doorsets
Four steps to compliant doors
- Share your FRA or inspection findings
- We confirm every door on site
- Fixed quote, certified doorsets only
- Fitted to the manufacturer's instructions, with photos
Timber fire doors in St Albans: questions
Can you work around tenants or staff in St Albans?
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.
What does a St Albans quote include?
Survey, certified doorset, ironmongery, installation, removal of old doors and a handover pack. VAT is added at the standard rate.
Do you cover St Albans?
Yes. We survey, supply and fit timber fire doors throughout St Albans and the rest of Hertfordshire, including AL1 and nearby Harpenden.
Which veneers are available?
Oak, ash, walnut, sapele and many others, crown or quarter cut.
Timber Fire Doorsets near St Albans
- Harpenden (5 miles)
- Hatfield (5 miles)
- Hemel Hempstead (5 miles)
- North Watford (6 miles)
- Welwyn Garden City (6 miles)
- Borehamwood (7 miles)
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