Our Sunderland supply and fit service
We cover Sunderland and nearby Seaham for timber fire doors, with surveys booked around your building's access and occupancy. Each door is quoted individually, so you can see what every opening costs and why.
Sunderland is about 11 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne; we cover both, along with Seaham, Washington and Houghton-le-Spring.
Which rules apply in Sunderland?
New and replacement fire doors in Sunderland 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.
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 Sunderland are fixed once we've measured, and include removing and disposing of old doors where they're being replaced.
Guide prices assume straightforward access; out-of-hours working or difficult access is priced as a separate, visible line.
Where timber fire doors are used in Sunderland
Period buildings needing bespoke sizes and schools and care homes are among the most common settings for timber fire doors, in Sunderland 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
- Flats and HMOs
- Offices and hotels
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 Sunderland
- 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
Is the survey in Sunderland free?
Yes. We measure and schedule your doors at no cost and send a fixed, itemised quote.
Which rules do timber fire doors in Sunderland 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.
Do you cover Sunderland?
Yes. We survey, supply and fit timber fire doors throughout Sunderland and the rest of Tyne and Wear, including SR1 and nearby Seaham.
Can I paint a timber fire door?
Yes — but never paint over intumescent or smoke seals.
Neighbouring areas
- Seaham (5 miles)
- Washington (6 miles)
- Houghton-le-Spring (6 miles)
- Jarrow (7 miles)
- South Shields (7 miles)
- Hebburn (7 miles)
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- FD90 & FD120 Doorsets in Sunderland
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