Devon · EX1

Fire Door Replacement in Heavitree

From the EX1 district outwards, we cover Heavitree and neighbouring towns such as Exeter and Exmouth for fire door replacements.

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.

Town: Heavitree
County / area: Devon
County council: Devon
Postcode district: EX1
Region: South West England
Population: Around 22,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Exeter (2 km)

Where fire doors matter most in Heavitree

Landlords in Heavitree often have a few HMOs or flats to look after, and a single visit can cover all of them. Heavitree jobs start with a short call to agree access, followed by a fixed price in writing.

What happens on site in Heavitree?

New doorset matched to the required rating and use
Phased work so each escape route stays usable
Making good to the wall and architraves
Frame-to-wall gaps sealed and recorded
Ironmongery and signage fitted to suit

Finish	Wall made good and architraves refitted.
Match	New doorset rating matches what the fire strategy requires.
Need	Replacement recommended only where repair is not viable.

Full details on our fire door replacement page.

What to expect in Heavitree

Photos of every defect

You get photographs of every defect found in Heavitree, linked to a door reference you can find again.

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Heavitree and Devon.

Records you can use

PDF and spreadsheet records for every Heavitree building, ready for your fire risk assessor.

Fire safety law that applies in Heavitree

Heavitree is in England, so the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to the common parts and non-domestic premises, and regulation 10 adds quarterly communal and annual flat entrance door checks in residential buildings with storeys over 11 metres.

How much do fire door replacements cost in Heavitree?

In Heavitree, fire door replacements typically cost £800–£1,900 per door ex VAT, with visits from £800. Get a guide price for your Heavitree building.

Heavitree FAQs

Which fire safety law applies in Heavitree?

Heavitree is in England, so the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies, together with the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 for multi-occupied residential buildings.

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.

What happens to the old doors?

They are removed from site and disposed of responsibly.

How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Heavitree?

It depends on the number of doors and access. Tell us what you need and we will give you the earliest date when you call, and confirm it in writing.