Getting timber fire doors fitted in Portishead
Looking for timber fire doors in Portishead? Our supply and fit service covers BS20 and the surrounding area, including Nailsea and Clevedon. We quote complete doorsets — leaf, frame, seals, hinges and closer — because that is what the fire certification actually covers.
Portishead is about 19 miles from Bath. Wherever your building is in BS20, we arrange survey and fitting dates around access and occupancy.
Fire door rules in Portishead
New and replacement fire doors in Portishead 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.
Guide prices in Portishead
Budget around £750 to £1,600 per single doorset for timber fire doors supplied and fitted in Portishead, 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 Portishead
In Portishead, timber fire doors are typically needed in offices and hotels and flats and HMOs.
Somerset includes Bath's Georgian conversions and student housing, Weston-super-Mare's hotels and Taunton and Yeovil's town centres.
- Offices and hotels
- Flats and HMOs
- Schools and care homes
- Period buildings needing bespoke sizes
Timber Fire Doorsets: key 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 Portishead
- Send your postcode, door count and any fire risk assessment notes
- We survey and measure each opening for free
- You get a fixed, itemised quote with certificate references
- We fit, test operation and hand over the paperwork
Your questions answered
Which rules do timber fire doors in Portishead 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.
Will I get certificates for the doors fitted in Portishead?
Every doorset is listed in your handover pack with the manufacturer's certificate reference, plus an installation record and photos.
Is the survey in Portishead free?
Yes. We measure and schedule your doors at no cost and send a fixed, itemised quote.
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.
Timber Fire Doorsets near Portishead
- Nailsea (4 miles)
- Clevedon (5 miles)
- Bristol (7 miles)
- Kingswood (11 miles)
- Mangotsfield (11 miles)
- Newport, Gwent (12 miles)
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