East of England · England
Fire Door Replacement in Cambridgeshire
Managing buildings across Cambridgeshire? We cover fire door replacements in Peterborough, Cambridge, Wisbech and the rest of the county with one point of contact.
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.
- Area
- Cambridgeshire
- Region
- East of England
- Postcode areas
- CB, PE, SG
- Towns listed
- 8
- Local authorities
- Cambridgeshire, Peterborough
- Fire safety law
- England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
What's included in Cambridgeshire?
- Ironmongery and signage fitted to suit
- Making good to the wall and architraves
- Frame-to-wall gaps sealed and recorded
- Removal and disposal of the old leaf and frame
- Phased work so each escape route stays usable
- New doorset matched to the required rating and use
How does it work in Cambridgeshire?
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.
Which fire door rules apply in Cambridgeshire?
Buildings in Cambridgeshire fall under English fire safety law: the Fire Safety Order 2005 requires fire doors to be maintained, and in multi-occupied residential buildings over 11 metres regulation 10 sets quarterly and annual checks.
- Fire Safety Order 2005: fire doors must be maintained (article 17)
- Fire Safety Act 2021: flat entrance doors are within scope
- Regulation 10: quarterly communal checks and annual flat door checks above 11 m
- Building Safety Act 2022: stronger record keeping and information duties
Prices across Cambridgeshire
Guide prices for fire door replacements in Cambridgeshire start from £800 per visit; typical rates are £800–£1,900 per door, ex VAT.
Fire Door Replacement by town in Cambridgeshire
- Fire Door Replacement in Cambridge
- Fire Door Replacement in Ely
- Fire Door Replacement in Huntingdon
- Fire Door Replacement in March
- Fire Door Replacement in Newmarket
- Fire Door Replacement in Peterborough
- Fire Door Replacement in Saint Neots
- Fire Door Replacement in Wisbech
Fire Door Replacement in Cambridgeshire: questions
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.
What happens to the old doors?
They are removed from site and disposed of responsibly.
Does regulation 10 apply to buildings in Cambridgeshire?
Yes, if the building is a multi-occupied residential building with storeys over 11 metres. Cambridgeshire is in England, so the quarterly communal door checks and annual flat entrance door checks apply to those buildings.
Do you work in occupied buildings in Cambridgeshire?
Yes. Inspections and repairs in Cambridgeshire can be carried out in occupied flats, schools, care homes and workplaces, with doors kept closable at all times.