Certified timber fire doors for South Shields
If your fire risk assessment in South Shields has flagged doors to replace, we can schedule, quote and fit timber fire doorsets in paint, laminate and veneer to match its recommendations. Surveys in NE33 are free and quotes are fixed and itemised.
South Shields is about 7 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne; we cover both, along with Tynemouth, North Shields and Jarrow.
Regulations for timber fire doors in Tyne and Wear
In South Shields, 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.
Cost of timber fire doors in Tyne and Wear
Our guide for timber fire doors is £750–£1,600 per single doorset fitted, ex VAT. Quotes for South Shields are fixed once we've measured, and include removing and disposing of old doors where they're being replaced.
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.
Buildings that need timber fire doors
Period buildings needing bespoke sizes and schools and care homes are among the most common settings for timber fire doors, in South Shields as elsewhere.
Newcastle and Sunderland combine city-centre apartments and student housing with a large stock of post-war council blocks and terraces.
- Period buildings needing bespoke sizes
- Schools and care homes
- Offices and hotels
- Flats and HMOs
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 South Shields
- 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
Common questions in Tyne and Wear
Which rules do timber fire doors in South Shields 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 South Shields?
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 South Shields?
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.
Which veneers are available?
Oak, ash, walnut, sapele and many others, crown or quarter cut.
Also covering towns near South Shields
- Tynemouth (1 mile)
- North Shields (1 mile)
- Jarrow (2 miles)
- Whitley Bay (3 miles)
- Hebburn (4 miles)
- Wallsend (4 miles)
Other products in South Shields
- Glazed Fire Doors in South Shields
- Stairwell & Escape Route Doors in South Shields
- School & Healthcare Fire Doors in South Shields
- FD60 Fire Doorsets in South Shields
- FD30 Fire Doorsets in South Shields
- Double & Leaf-and-a-Half Fire Doors in South Shields
- Fire Door Replacement in South Shields
- Riser & Service Cupboard Doors in South Shields
- Timber Fire Doorsets across Tyne and Wear
- All fire doors in South Shields