Cold store and freezer doors in Chester-le-Street

The short version

Temperature-controlled rooms in Chester-le-Street (DH3) need doors that seal tightly, open safely from inside and stand up to forklift traffic. We specify, fit and commission them with full handover records.

Town: Chester-le-Street
Postcode district: DH3
Area: County Durham
Survey: Free for new installations

What to specify

Electric sliding. Powered sliding doors that open on demand and close automatically, with full safety devices.
Impact protection. Kick plates, buffers and bollards to keep trucks off leaves and frames.
Pressure relief. We check pressure relief so a tightly sealed room does not suck the door shut.
Heated frames. Freezer frames and thresholds are kept just warm enough that ice cannot form on the seals.
Hygienic finishes. Smooth, cleanable finishes chosen to meet your hygiene and audit standards.

Jobs we can carry out

Replacing an iced-up sliding freezer door with a new insulated door, heated frame and heated threshold.
Adding a heated pressure relief valve to a freezer room where suction makes the door hard to open once it closes.
Renewing worn gaskets and the frame heater on a chiller door that no longer seals properly.

Safety law for industrial doors in England

Industrial doors in Chester-le-Street are covered by the same rules as the rest of Great Britain. On handover you should receive user instructions and, for a powered door, the conformity paperwork, because the installer is treated as the manufacturer when they assemble or motorise it. Afterwards, keeping the door in efficient working order is the occupier's job under the Workplace Regulations 1992 and PUWER 1998, which in practice means regular servicing and a written log.

Planning the work around your site

Sites in and around Chester-le-Street vary from tight trade counters to large distribution yards. The survey records access for our vehicle and platform, overhead obstructions and floor condition so the installation day runs without surprises.

Prices for cold store and freezer doors in Chester-le-Street

Cold store and freezer doors guide prices
Item	Guide price (ex VAT)
Cold store / freezer door (sliding)	£6,495 – £17,995
High-speed fabric door	£7,495 – £15,995

Guide prices for supply and installation unless stated, excluding VAT, which is added at the current rate where it applies. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after a survey, before any work starts.

Questions from businesses in Chester-le-Street

What safety release do cold store doors in Chester-le-Street need?

Every cold store door should open from inside without a key or tool, even when locked from outside. We fit a clearly marked inside release and can add an alarm button connected to a monitored panel.

Can our cold store door in Chester-le-Street be made electric?

Often, yes, if the leaf and track are sound, or with a new electric sliding door. Powered cold store doors need safety edges and photocells and a drive suited to the temperature.

Do you supply cold store doors for food businesses in County Durham?

Yes. We supply and fit cold store doors with hygienic finishes for food producers, processors, distributors and commercial kitchens across County Durham, and we talk through your hygiene, cleaning and audit requirements at the survey before recommending a finish.

Cold store and freezer doors near Chester-le-Street

Our teams cover Chester-le-Street (DH3) and nearby Washington, Houghton-le-Spring, Stanley, along with the rest of County Durham.

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More about Cold store and freezer doors · industrial doors in Chester-le-Street. Last updated 19 October 2026.