Doors, seals & hardware
Fire Door Replacement
Fire Door Replacement: Fire door replacement means removing a door that can no longer be repaired to its certified standard, or that was never a fire door, and installing a new fire-resisting doorset in its place.
Replacement is the right answer when repairing a door would cost more than it is worth, or when the door has no evidence of being a fire door at all. We replace only the doors that need it, keep the escape routes usable during the work and make good around the new frame.
What's included?
- Removal and disposal of the old leaf and frame
- New doorset matched to the required rating and use
- Making good to the wall and architraves
- Frame-to-wall gaps sealed and recorded
- Ironmongery and signage fitted to suit
- Phased work so each escape route stays usable
When do you need a fire door replacement?
- The leaf is holed, split, delaminated or badly warped
- The door has no evidence of a fire rating
- Previous repairs have gone beyond what the door's evidence supports
- The frame is damaged or not suited to a compliant leaf
What do we check or do on each door?
| Need | Replacement recommended only where repair is not viable. |
|---|---|
| Match | New doorset rating matches what the fire strategy requires. |
| Finish | Wall made good and architraves refitted. |
| Records | Product evidence and photos added to the building's records. |
How does it work?
Confirm
We check each door marked for replacement really needs it.
Order
Doorsets are measured and ordered to the required rating and finish.
Replace
Old doors are removed and new doorsets fitted, usually within a day per opening.
Record
Each new door is photographed and logged with its product evidence.
How much do fire door replacements cost?
Including removal and making good. Price depends on rating, size, glazing and finish. Guide range £800–£1,900 per door, ex VAT. We confirm a fixed price once we know the building, door count and access. See all guide prices.
Which standards and law apply?
- BS 8214:2026
- Approved Document B
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Regulation 10 applies in England only. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own fire safety law; see regulation 10 explained.
Fire Door Replacement: questions
When should a fire door be replaced rather than repaired?
When the leaf or frame is too damaged to repair within what its test evidence allows, when there is no evidence it is a fire door, or when the repair would cost more than a new doorset.
How long does a replacement take?
Most single doorsets are replaced within a day, including making good. Doors are never left unable to close at the end of a working day.
Can residents stay in while flat doors are replaced?
Yes. Flat entrance doors are usually replaced in a single visit and the flat is never left without a lockable door.
What happens to the old doors?
They are removed from site and disposed of responsibly.