Getting timber fire doors fitted in Sudbury
Fire Rated Doors supplies and fits timber fire doors in Sudbury, Suffolk. 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.
Sudbury is about 18 miles from Ipswich. Wherever your building is in CO10, we arrange survey and fitting dates around access and occupancy.
Which rules apply in Sudbury?
Because Sudbury is in England, the starting point is Approved Document B for the specification and the Fire Safety Order 2005 for ongoing duties. Blocks with a storey above 11 metres also fall under regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022: communal fire doors checked at least every three months, flat front doors at least every year.
Guide prices in Sudbury
Budget around £750 to £1,600 per single doorset for timber fire doors supplied and fitted in Sudbury, excluding VAT. We price each opening separately so nothing is hidden in a lump sum.
Each quote covers the certified doorset, standard ironmongery, fitting, removal of the old door and a handover record; anything outside that scope is shown as a separate line before you accept.
Where timber fire doors are needed
Wherever they are in Sudbury, timber fire doors are most often specified for schools and care homes and period buildings needing bespoke sizes.
Suffolk's demand comes from Ipswich's waterfront flats and offices, Felixstowe's port logistics and market towns across the county.
- Schools and care homes
- Period buildings needing bespoke sizes
- Offices and hotels
- Flats and HMOs
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
- Request a quote online or call
- Survey: sizes, ratings, hardware and condition
- Quote with each doorset's certification
- Phased fitting and handover records
Common questions in Suffolk
Will I get certificates for the doors fitted in Sudbury?
Every doorset is listed in your handover pack with the manufacturer's certificate reference, plus an installation record and photos.
Can you work around tenants or staff in Sudbury?
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.
Do you cover Sudbury?
Yes. We survey, supply and fit timber fire doors throughout Sudbury and the rest of Suffolk, including CO10 and nearby Colchester.
Can I paint a timber fire door?
Yes — but never paint over intumescent or smoke seals.
Also covering towns near Sudbury
- Colchester (12 miles)
- Haverhill (13 miles)
- Braintree (14 miles)
- Bury St Edmunds (14 miles)
- Stowmarket (16 miles)
- Witham (17 miles)
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