South West England · England
Fire Door Replacement in Dorset
Our fire door replacements cover the whole of Dorset, across local authorities including Bournemouth, Dorset, Poole.
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
- Dorset
- Region
- South West England
- Postcode areas
- BH, DT, SP
- Towns listed
- 4
- Local authorities
- Bournemouth, Dorset, Poole
- Fire safety law
- England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
What every job in Dorset includes
- New doorset matched to the required rating and use
- Frame-to-wall gaps sealed and recorded
- Removal and disposal of the old leaf and frame
- Making good to the wall and architraves
- Ironmongery and signage fitted to suit
- Phased work so each escape route stays usable
How does it work in Dorset?
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.
What the law requires in Dorset
Buildings in Dorset 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 Dorset
Typical Dorset prices: £800–£1,900 per door (ex VAT). Minimum visit from £800.
Fire Door Replacement by town in Dorset
- Fire Door Replacement in Bournemouth
- Fire Door Replacement in Christchurch
- Fire Door Replacement in Poole
- Fire Door Replacement in Weymouth
Fire Door Replacement in Dorset: questions
What happens to the old doors?
They are removed from site and disposed of responsibly.
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.
Does regulation 10 apply to buildings in Dorset?
Yes, if the building is a multi-occupied residential building with storeys over 11 metres. Dorset 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 Dorset?
Yes. Inspections and repairs in Dorset can be carried out in occupied flats, schools, care homes and workplaces, with doors kept closable at all times.