Certified Fire Door Installation London | FD30 & FD60 Compliance
IFC-Certified Installers Serving Greater London, M25 Corridor & Home Counties.
When it comes to fire door installation London property owners and managers rely on, there is no room for compromise. Every fire door we install is fitted by a certified fire door installer London landlords and developers trust meeting full FD30 and FD60 specifications for life-saving compartmentation. Our fire door installation service covers the entire Greater London area and surrounding Home Counties. Whether you manage a single HMO in Hackney or a portfolio of commercial buildings across the M25 corridor, we deliver compliant, guaranteed installations on time and on budget.
Trust at a Glance:
- IFC & BM TRADA Certified
- 24-Hour Emergency Response Available
- 10,000+ Doors Installed Across London
- Free Site Survey & No-Obligation Quote
Why Fire Door Compliance Is Non-Negotiable in London Properties
London is home to some of the most densely occupied residential and commercial buildings in the UK. According to the London Fire Brigade, the capital responds to thousands of fires each year in occupied buildings many of which could be contained far more effectively with correctly installed, certified fire doors. In multi-storey blocks, HMOs, and mixed-use commercial properties, fire doors are not an optional safety feature. They are a legal requirement, and non-compliance carries severe consequences.
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The Legal Framework: What the Law Requires
Fire door installation UK regulations are governed by several overlapping pieces of legislation, each placing clear duties on building owners, landlords, and responsible persons. Understanding these is essential before any installation or replacement work begins.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 remains the cornerstone of fire safety law in England and Wales. It places responsibility on the ‘Responsible Person’ typically the building owner, employer, or managing agent to carry out a suitable fire risk assessment and implement appropriate fire safety measures, including compliant fire doors. Failure to comply can result in unlimited fines, prosecution, and imprisonment of up to two years.
The Fire Safety Act 2021 strengthened these duties significantly, particularly for multi-occupied residential buildings. It clarified that the structure, external walls, and flat entrance doors are all within scope of the fire risk assessment meaning fire door installation regulations now explicitly cover front doors to individual flats in blocks of two or more storeys.
Building Regulations Approved Document B sets out the technical fire resistance requirements for all new construction and material alterations. The 2025 updates reinforce fire door specifications in high-rise residential buildings, mandating enhanced self-closing mechanisms and intumescent seals throughout escape routes.
The Building Safety Regulator, established under the Building Safety Act 2022, introduces a new regime for higher-risk buildings of 18 metres or more. These buildings require ongoing resident engagement, Safety Cases, and demonstrably compliant fire doors throughout. External fire doors for flats regulations within these buildings are now subject to mandatory inspection every three months, and annual inspection in lower-risk multi-occupied buildings.
The Real Cost of Non-Compliance
In 2024, a landlord in Tower Hamlets was fined £8,000 for inadequate fire door seals and missing self-closing devices in a six-storey HMO. The property was issued with an Improvement Notice by the local council, requiring all doors to be remediated or replaced within 28 days. Insurance coverage was also disputed following the inspection leaving the landlord personally liable for any incidents during the notice period.
The consequences of non-compliant fire doors extend beyond financial penalties. Invalidated building insurance, tenant safety risks, reputational damage, and the potential for manslaughter charges in the event of fatalities make fire door compliance one of the most critical responsibilities any property owner carries.
Your Local Fire Door Specialists London
We are fire door specialists London property professionals have trusted for over 18 years. Founded in 2006 by James Calloway, a former London Fire Brigade technical advisor, our company was built on a single principle: every fire door we install should be capable of saving lives on its worst day.
James holds IFC Certification and BM TRADA Q-Mark accreditation two of the most respected credentials in the fire door installation industry. Our entire team operates under the same standards, with third-party audits conducted annually to verify the quality and compliance of every installation we carry out.
As a leading fire door company serving Greater London, we are not just another fire door installation company with a van and a drill. We are a specialist outfit with a dedicated team of NVQ Level 2-qualified fire door fitters London clients rely on for complex, high-stakes projects. Every certified fire door installer London we employ undergoes ongoing manufacturer training and is registered on the IFC Competent Fire Door Installer scheme.
Complete Fire Door Installation Services Across London
Our installation of fire doors London covers the full spectrum of building types, fire ratings, and material specifications. From a single flat entrance door to a 200-door portfolio remediation programme, every project is managed with the same rigour and certified by our approved team. Our fire door installations follow BS 8214:2016 and BS EN 1634-1 at every stage no exceptions.
Unlike other fire door installation companies London property managers may have encountered, we do not subcontract our core installation work. Every fitter on site is directly employed, trained in-house, and carries their certification documentation at all times. We work alongside trusted fire door contractors for specialist projects such as large-scale passive fire protection programmes, but our certified core team leads every installation from survey to sign-off.
Internal Fire Door Installation London
for Flats, HMOs & Commercial Buildings
Internal fire door installation London is our most requested service. Internal fire doors protect escape routes within buildings corridors, stairwells, kitchens, boiler rooms, and communal areas by containing fire and smoke for a defined period, giving occupants time to evacuate safely.
FD30 doors provide 30 minutes of fire resistance and are the standard for most residential settings, including flats, HMOs, and smaller commercial offices. FD60 doors offer 60 minutes of protection and are required in higher-risk environments such as high-rise corridors, server rooms, and commercial kitchens. We supply and install both ratings in solid timber, composite, and steel configurations, depending on the application, aesthetics, and acoustic requirements of the building.
All internal fire doors for flats we install are fitted with correctly specified intumescent strips, smoke seals, and CE/UKCA-marked hinges. Self-closing devices are calibrated to close from any position and latch correctly one of the most commonly failed elements in fire door inspections.
External Fire Door Installation London
Industrial & Commercial Grade
External fire door installation London demands a higher specification than internal fitting. External doors must withstand the elements whilst maintaining their fire integrity a combination that requires careful material selection and precise installation to achieve.
We install steel, composite, and heavy-duty timber external fire doors for commercial exits, warehouse loading bays, plant rooms, and back-of-house access points. All external doors incorporate multi-point locking systems and weather-resistant sealing to prevent water ingress without compromising fire performance. Security ratings (including LPS 1175 where required) can be specified at the survey stage.
Commercial Fire Door Installation
Multi-Site & Portfolio Services
For clients searching for commercial fire door installation near me across multiple sites, we offer dedicated portfolio management services. Volume discounts are available for orders of ten or more doors, with phased installation programmes designed to minimise disruption to your operations.
A dedicated account manager is assigned to every commercial client, providing a single point of contact for scheduling, compliance documentation, and ongoing maintenance. We also offer annual maintenance contracts, ensuring your fire doors remain compliant between formal inspections an increasingly important requirement under the Building Safety Act 2022.
Trusted by commercial fire door installers UK-wide as a benchmark for quality, our commercial division has delivered projects for NHS trusts, housing associations, hotel groups, and retail chains across England. Whether you need ten FD30 doors in a care home or 300 FD60 doors across a university campus, our team has the capacity, certification, and experience to deliver.
Fire Exit Door Installation
Safe Escape Routes That Meet BS EN 1634-1
Fire exit door installation demands specialist knowledge of both fire resistance and means of escape requirements. A fire exit door that cannot be quickly and easily opened in an emergency is as dangerous as one that fails to resist fire. We install panic hardware, push bars, and emergency exit signage in full compliance with BS EN 1634-1 and the Equality Act 2010 accessibility requirements.
Single and double leaf configurations are available, with integration into fire alarm systems to enable automatic door release or hold-open on alarm. We work with your facilities team to ensure emergency lighting and exit signage is coordinated with each fire exit installation.
Our 5-Step Fire Door Installations Process
Every installation we carry out follows a structured, documented process from initial survey through to certified handover. This is what sets approved fire door installers near me apart from general builders or maintenance contractors who may attempt fire door work without the necessary credentials.
Free Site Survey
Our approved fire door installers near me begin with a no-obligation site assessment. We examine the condition of existing door sets, measure frame integrity, check gap tolerances, and assess seal requirements before any work is quoted or specified. Nothing is assumed everything is measured. We also identify any structural or access constraints that could affect installation time or cost.
Specification & Quote
Following the survey, you receive a written specification and transparent quotation. We never provide vague estimates. Fire door installation cost UK varies depending on rating, material, frame condition, and hardware requirements our quotation breaks each element down line by line so you know exactly what you are paying for. There are no hidden costs, no surprise call-out charges, and no retrospective additions.
Supply & Preparation
All door sets, intumescent strips, smoke seals, hinges, and hardware are sourced from certified manufacturers and meet BS 476 Part 22 and BS EN 1634-1 test evidence requirements. We do not substitute components. Every item supplied is consistent with the specification agreed at survey ensuring the completed installation performs as certified.
Expert Installation
Our certified fire door installer London team fits each door to within 3mm tolerance, in line with BS 8214:2016 gap requirements. Frame fitting, hinge alignment, intumescent strip placement, and self-closing device calibration are each carried out to documented quality standards. Our fitters do not move on to the next door until the current installation has been checked against our internal quality checklist.
Certification & Handover
On completion, every installation is issued with a fire door certification document confirming the door set specification, installation date, installer credentials, and gap measurements recorded at handover. A digital compliance report is provided within 24 hours, alongside warranty documentation covering both installation workmanship and manufacturer product warranties. This documentation is essential for your fire risk assessment file and any future Building Control or Housing Officer inspection.
Fire Rated Doors London Understanding FD30, FD60 & Beyond
Fire rated doors London property managers need to specify correctly for each location and building type. The consequences of installing an under-specified door in a high-risk area are severe both legally and in terms of life safety outcomes. Our technical team helps you navigate the specification process clearly and confidently.
FD30 Fire Doors: 30-Minute Protection for Residential & Small Commercial
FD30 doors are the standard fire rating for most domestic and light commercial applications. They are required as flat fire doors in all HMOs, purpose-built flats, and converted residential buildings in England and Wales. FD30 doors are constructed from solid timber or composite core materials and are suitable for corridors, communal stairwells, kitchen doors, and flat entrance doors.
When specifying internal fire doors for flats, FD30 is the minimum requirement under Approved Document B for buildings up to 18 metres in height. In higher-risk buildings or escape routes under increased occupancy, FD60 or greater may be required. We advise on the correct specification at survey stage to ensure your installation meets current regulations without over-engineering where not needed.
FD60 Fire Doors: Enhanced Protection for High-Risk Areas
FD60 doors provide 60 minutes of fire resistance and are required in high-rise residential corridors, commercial kitchens, server rooms, plant rooms, and any area identified as high-risk in a fire risk assessment. They are heavier in construction, incorporating denser core materials and enhanced intumescent seal systems that activate earlier and expand further than those used in FD30 sets.
For buildings over 18 metres, FD60 is increasingly specified as the baseline for all communal fire doors a shift driven by the Dame Judith Hackitt review and subsequent Building Safety Act provisions. We carry a full stock of FD60 door sets from leading certified manufacturers for rapid deployment on time-critical projects.
Glazed Fire Doors London: Safety Without Sacrificing Light
Glazed fire doors are a popular choice for offices, schools, healthcare facilities, and communal areas where natural light is a priority. Modern intumescent glazing systems allow fire-rated glass panels to be incorporated into both FD30 and FD60 door sets without compromising fire performance. Wired glass, ceramic glass, and laminated intumescent glazing are all available depending on the aesthetic and performance requirement.
When you need a fire door London property managers and architects can rely on for both safety and appearance, glazed fire doors offer the best of both worlds. We specify and install glazed sets across all sectors, including schools, NHS trusts, and commercial office buildings throughout the capital.
Steel Fire Doors: Maximum Security & Fire Resistance
Steel fire doors are specified for industrial applications, external building exits, warehouse and factory access points, and any location where security is as important as fire resistance. Heavy-gauge steel construction provides fire ratings from FD30 through to FD120, combined with security ratings up to LPS 1175 SR3 for high-security applications.
We supply and install steel fire doors across London’s industrial zones from Park Royal and Barking to Bermondsey and Silvertown. All external steel fire doors are treated for corrosion resistance and fitted with multi-point locking hardware as standard.
Fire Door Installation Regulations Staying Compliant in 2026
Fire door installation regulations in the UK have undergone significant tightening over the past five years, driven by the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, the Building Safety Act 2022, and updated guidance from the National Fire Chiefs Council. Understanding fire door installation UK regulations is no longer optional for any responsible property owner or manager it is an essential part of protecting both lives and legal liability.
Key Regulations Every Building Owner Must Know
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires the Responsible Person to implement and maintain fire safety measures including compliant fire doors throughout all non-domestic premises and the common parts of multi-occupied residential buildings. Non-compliance is a criminal offence carrying unlimited fines and up to two years’ imprisonment.
The Fire Safety Act 2021 extended the scope of fire risk assessments to include the structure and external walls, and explicitly brought the front doors of individual flats into scope. This means landlords and managing agents are now legally responsible for ensuring flat entrance doors in multi-occupied buildings meet the required fire door standard not just the communal doors.
BS 8214:2016 is the British Standard code of practice for the installation of fire door assemblies. It sets out the technical requirements for gap tolerances, intumescent strip specification, hinge type and quantity, self-closing device specification, and certification labelling. All our installations are carried out to this standard as a minimum.
BS EN 1634-1 governs the fire resistance testing of door and shutter assemblies. Only door sets tested to this standard or the previous BS 476 Part 22 can legitimately carry a fire rating. We do not install unrated or uncertified door sets under any circumstances.
The Building Safety Regulator now oversees higher-risk buildings and has the power to mandate remediation, issue compliance notices, and refer cases for prosecution. Fire door compliance is a primary area of focus, with inspections increasingly targeting gap tolerances, self-closing device operation, and certification labelling across all floors.
Fire Door Compliance Checklist
Every fire door we install and every inspection we carry out is measured against the following checklist:
- Correct fire rating for building type and location
- Intumescent strips fitted to both frame and door leaf
- Smoke seals continuous, undamaged, and correctly specified
- Self-closing device operational from any door position
- Gap tolerances 3mm (plus or minus 1mm) on all sides
- Hinges fire-rated and CE/UKCA marked minimum three per leaf
- Certification label visible and legible
- Glazing (if present) to correct fire-rated specification
- Threshold seals fitted where required
- Locks and latches engage correctly without resistance
Fire Door Installation Cost London
Transparent Pricing for London Properties
Fire door installation cost varies based on door rating, material, frame condition, access constraints, and hardware requirements. We believe in transparent pricing which is why we provide itemised written quotations after every site survey rather than ballpark figures over the phone. The following indicative price ranges apply to standard installations in London properties. All prices include supply of the certified door set, installation labour, intumescent strips, smoke seals, and CE/UKCA-marked hinges. VAT is applied at the standard rate.
Factors That Affect Your Final Price
- Door rating — FD30 and FD60 door sets have different material and hardware costs
- Material — timber, composite, and steel vary in supply cost and installation time
- Frame condition — a damaged or non-compliant frame requires replacement, adding to cost
- Hardware requirements — panic bars, access control, vision panels, and signage are priced separately
- Access constraints — high-rise buildings, restricted hours, and scaffold requirements may affect price
- Volume — orders of five or more doors qualify for volume pricing reductions
Our comprehensive fire door service includes the survey, specification, supply, installation, and certification in one managed process. There are no surprise additions after the job what we quote is what you pay.
Domestic
- 1-2 Storey Communal Area - £249
- 3-4 Storey Communal Area - £279
- Up to 2 Bed House or Flat - £249
- Up to 5 Bed House or Flat - £299
Commercial
- Up to 200 Square Meters Shop – £299
- Up to 300 Square Meters Shop – £349
- Up to 600 Square Meters Shop – £499
Fire Door Installation Across Every London Borough
Whether you need fire door installation in North, South, East, or West London, our team provides professional surveys, supply, fitting, repairs, and certification services across every part of the capital. We typically offer same-week site surveys and a standard two-week lead time for installations, with emergency response available within 24 hours for urgent compliance requirements. We work with landlords, managing agents, commercial property owners, housing associations, HMOs, retail units, schools, and office buildings throughout London and the surrounding areas.
Serving Greater London & The Home Counties
In addition to all areas of London, we also cover the wider M25 corridor and surrounding Home Counties including Surrey, Kent, Essex, Hertfordshire, and Berkshire. Our local knowledge of London’s diverse property landscape allows us to manage projects efficiently, whether it’s installing fire doors in period conversions, upgrading communal entrances in apartment buildings, or carrying out out-of-hours works in busy commercial environments. When you need a reliable London fire door installation company that delivers compliant workmanship, fast response times, and minimal disruption, our experienced team is ready to help.
Commercial Fire Door Installers UK
Sector-Specific Expertise
Among fire door companies serving London, few have the breadth of sector experience our team brings to every project. As trusted commercial fire door installers UK-wide, we understand that each sector has different operational constraints, compliance requirements, and installation challenges. We partner with specialist fire door contractors for complex passive fire protection programmes, but our certified core team leads every project from survey to handover.
Social Housing & Councils
We work with local authorities and housing associations across London to deliver compliance audits and volume fire door installations in social housing stock. Our team understands the specific challenges of occupied buildings — minimising disruption to residents while meeting mandatory timescales set by housing officers and Building Safety Regulators. We provide full compliance documentation for every block, suitable for submission to the regulator and for inclusion in the building's Safety Case.
Industrial & Warehousing
Industrial properties require heavy-duty external steel fire doors capable of withstanding high-traffic use, weather exposure, and potential forced-entry attempts. We install steel fire doors across London's industrial estates and logistics hubs, incorporating large opening sizes, roller shutter interfaces, and high-security locking systems where required. All industrial installations are carried out to the relevant BS EN standards for fire resistance and security.
Retail & Shopping Centres
High-footfall retail environments require fire doors that are robust, easy to operate, and professionally finished. We carry out fire door installations and replacement programmes in retail units, shopping centres, and supermarkets across London — typically working overnight or at weekends to avoid trading disruption. All work is carried out in full compliance with the Responsible Person's fire risk assessment requirements.
HMOs & Private Landlords
HMOs are subject to some of the most stringent fire door requirements in the residential sector. We help private landlords across London achieve and maintain FD30 compliance, providing certification documentation suitable for council licensing applications and fire risk assessment files. With fast turnaround times and a straightforward pricing structure, we make compliance achievable without disrupting tenancies.
Schools & Universities
Educational buildings require fire door installation and replacement programmes that work around the academic calendar. Our team is experienced in delivering large-scale school fire door projects during holiday periods, with minimal disruption to the working school environment during term time. We comply with DfE guidance and produce full documentation for Responsible Bodies and local authority building control.
Healthcare — NHS & Care Homes
Fire door work in healthcare settings demands the highest level of sensitivity to infection control protocols and operational constraints. We offer out-of-hours and phased installation programmes for NHS trusts and care homes, working around ward operations and patient schedules. All our operatives hold DBS clearance and comply with healthcare trust induction requirements as standard.
Hotels & Hospitality
Hotels require fire doors that meet rigorous safety standards without compromising the guest aesthetic. We supply and install fire doors in a wide range of finishes and styles for hotel groups, boutique properties, and serviced apartment blocks across London. After-hours and overnight installation is available to ensure zero impact on guest experience or occupancy rates.
Ongoing Fire Door Service
Inspection, Maintenance & Remediation
Installing a compliant fire door is only the beginning. The Building Safety Act 2022 and associated regulations require regular inspection and maintenance of fire doors throughout the life of the building. Our fire door service division provides everything needed to keep your doors compliant, functional, and life-safe between installation and any future fire door replacement.
Fire Door Inspection Checklist
Our 12-point inspection checklist covers every element of fire door performance:
- Door leaf: Condition, warping, core integrity
- Frame: Fixings, plumb, squareness
- Intumescent seals: Continuity, damage, correct specification
- Smoke seals: Brush or foam seal condition
- Hinges: CE/UKCA marked, quantity, security of fixing
- Self-closing device: Operation from any position, latch engagement
- Signage: Fire Door Keep Shut or Fire Door Keep Locked as appropriate
- Gap tolerances: 3mm (plus or minus 1mm) on all sides at rest
- Glazing: Condition, intumescent glazing bead, fire rating
- Threshold: Intumescent threshold seal condition
- Locks and latches: Smooth operation, dead bolt engagement
- Certification label: Visible, legible, product details intact
Fire Door Maintenance Contracts
Annual and bi-annual maintenance contracts are available for single properties and portfolio clients. Contract holders receive priority call-out response typically within four hours for urgent issues as well as fixed pricing for remediation works identified during inspections. Maintenance contracts are an increasingly popular solution for managing agents and housing associations who need to demonstrate ongoing compliance to regulators and insurers without managing individual inspection programmes in-house.
Fire Door Remediation & Upgrades
Not every fire door requires full fire door replacement. Many compliance issues can be resolved through targeted remediation replacing damaged intumescent strips, adjusting or replacing self-closing devices, rehanging doors to correct tolerances, or upgrading signage. Our remediation team assesses each door individually and recommends the most cost-effective solution consistent with achieving full compliance. Where remediation is not viable due to door leaf warping, frame damage, or an uncertified original specification we advise fire door replacement and provide a competitive supply-and-fit quotation.
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Every quotation breaks down labour, materials, hardware, and certification line by line. You see exactly what you are paying for before work begins.
Why Choose Us for Fire Door Installation in London?
For 18 years, London landlords and property managers have trusted us to deliver certified fire door installations that meet every regulatory requirement from the Fire Safety Order 2005 to the Building Safety Act 2022. We combine technical expertise, transparent pricing, and full-service compliance to protect your property and your peace of mind.
Certified Installers
Every fitter holds NVQ Level 2 and IFC accreditation. Your doors are installed by professionals who are audited annually and carry proof of certification on every job.
Same-Week Surveys
We respond to survey requests within 48 hours across all 32 London boroughs. Emergency call-outs are available 24 hours for urgent compliance deadlines.
Fixed, Transparent Pricing
Written quotations itemise every cost before work begins. No hidden fees, no retrospective additions, and volume discounts apply for five or more doors.
Directly Employed Team
We never subcontract our core fitting work. Every installer is trained in-house, accountable to us, and follows BS 8214:2016 on every single installation.
Digital Compliance Files
All certification, gap measurements, and warranty documents are stored in a single digital file per property. Instantly accessible for regulators, insurers, or housing officers.
Full-Service Compliance
From fire doors and risk assessments to asbestos surveys and electrical certificates — one partner, one point of contact, and one unified compliance record for your entire property.
Emergency Fire Door Fitting in London
Urgent compliance deadline? Council inspection pending? We carry stock for rapid deployment and issue certification on completion.
Frequently Asked Question
A certified fire door installation carried out by certified fire door installers London involves far more than hanging a door. It includes a site survey, specification of the correct fire-rated door set and hardware, installation to BS 8214:2016 gap tolerances, fitting of intumescent strips and smoke seals, calibration of the self-closing device, and issue of a certification document confirming compliance. Only installers holding IFC or equivalent accreditation should carry out this work.
Fire door installation cost UK depends on the door rating (FD30 or FD60), material (timber, composite, or steel), frame condition, and hardware requirements. As a general guide, FD30 internal doors supply and fit from around £350–£550, FD60 from £550–£850, and external steel fire doors from £800–£1,500. Volume discounts apply for five or more doors. We provide itemised written quotes following a free site survey.
Fire door installation regulations in the UK are governed by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Fire Safety Act 2021, Building Regulations Approved Document B, and BS 8214:2016. The Building Safety Act 2022 introduced additional requirements for higher-risk buildings. Collectively, these regulations set out who is responsible, what standards must be met, and how frequently doors must be inspected. Our team advises on the full regulatory picture at every survey.
Under the Fire Safety Act 2021, fire doors in buildings with two or more domestic premises must be inspected at least every 12 months — and at least every three months in higher-risk buildings of 18 metres or more. In high-footfall commercial environments, quarterly inspection is best practice. Our maintenance contracts provide scheduled inspection at the appropriate frequency for your building type.
FD30 fire doors provide 30 minutes of fire and smoke resistance — the standard for most residential applications including flats and HMOs. FD60 doors provide 60 minutes of protection and are required in higher-risk environments such as high-rise corridors, commercial kitchens, and server rooms. FD60 doors are heavier, use denser core materials, and incorporate enhanced intumescent seal systems. We advise on the correct rating for each location at survey stage.
We offer both. Fire door replacement removing a non-compliant existing door and fitting a new certified door set, with or without frame replacement accounts for the majority of our residential work. New installation into existing openings and installation into new or modified structural openings are also services we provide. Where an existing frame is structurally sound and correctly positioned, we can often retain it and reduce the total cost of compliance.
Yes. Our approved fire door installers near me offer a 24-hour emergency response for urgent compliance requirements including situations where a council inspection or fire risk assessment has identified an immediate risk. We carry a stock of common FD30 and FD60 door sets for rapid deployment. Call our emergency line directly for same-day assessment.
Flat fire doors specifically the entrance door to your flat in a multi-occupied building are required to be fire-rated under the Fire Safety Act 2021 if the building has two or more dwellings. The front door to your flat must meet the FD30 standard as a minimum. Many older flat doors do not meet this standard and require replacement. We carry out free surveys for landlords and managing agents to assess the compliance status of flat entrance doors throughout a block.
External fire doors for flats regulations fall under the Fire Safety Act 2021 and Approved Document B. Flat entrance doors in multi-occupied residential buildings must meet FD30 as a minimum, with self-closing devices, intumescent strips, and smoke seals fitted correctly. In buildings over 18 metres, FD60 may be required. Managing agents and landlords are legally responsible for ensuring these doors are compliant and are inspected at the required frequency.
A single fire door installation typically takes two to four hours, depending on frame condition and the complexity of the hardware specified. A full HMO refurbishment of 10–20 doors can usually be completed in one to two days. Large commercial programmes are phased across multiple visits to minimise disruption. We provide realistic installation timescales in every written quotation.
Yes. All our fire door fitters London hold NVQ Level 2 in Fire Door Installation and are registered on the IFC Competent Fire Door Installer scheme. Every fitter carries their certification documentation on site and can provide evidence of their credentials on request. We also carry £5 million public liability insurance on every project.
As fire door installation companies London property managers have relied on for over 18 years, we cover all 32 London boroughs plus the City of London from Hillingdon in the west to Havering in the east, Enfield in the north to Croydon in the south. We also serve the M25 corridor and Home Counties. There is no minimum project size and no area of London we cannot reach within a standard working day.