Steel personnel and fire exit doors in Thatcham

In short

Steel personnel doors and fire exit doors for warehouses, factories, plant rooms and trade units in Thatcham. We survey each opening, specify the right hardware and rating, then supply and fit a complete steel doorset.

Town: Thatcham
Postcode district: RG19
Area: Berkshire
Survey: Free for new installations

Options that matter on site

Galvanised steel. Double-skin galvanised steel leaves with powder-coated finishes.
Emergency devices. Staff-only exits used by people who know the door can take BS EN 179 lever or pad hardware.
Fire-rated doorsets. Fire-resisting steel doors with the manufacturer's test evidence, fitted to its instructions.
Louvres and vision. Ventilation louvres for plant and switch rooms, and glazed panels where people need to see through.
Outside access. Key or code access from outside while the exit stays free from inside.

Typical scopes of work

Installing a leaf-and-a-half steel doorset so equipment can pass through a plant room door when needed.
Fitting hinge bolts and a multi-point lock to a steel back door to resist levering and forced entry.
Fitting a louvred double steel door to a plant room or electrical switch room to keep it ventilated and secure.

Which workplace rules apply to these doors?

For premises in Thatcham, the Workplace Regulations 1992 set the basics: doors suitably constructed, swing doors giving a clear view through when closed, and maintenance under regulation 5. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, an emergency exit door must open easily in the direction of travel and must not be locked or fastened so it cannot be opened immediately in an emergency.

How the work is organised

For busy sites in Berkshire the work can be split across visits — preparation and framing first, door installation and commissioning second — so the opening is only out of action for the shortest time.

Guide prices for steel personnel and fire exit doors

Steel personnel and fire exit doors guide prices
Item	Guide price (ex VAT)
Steel personnel door, single	£845 – £1,795
Steel fire exit door with panic hardware	£1,095 – £2,395
Strip-out and disposal on replacement	£345 – £1,195 per door

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 Thatcham

Which fire exit hardware do we need at our Thatcham site?

If members of the public or people unfamiliar with the exit may use it, panic hardware to BS EN 1125 is normally required. Exits used only by trained staff who know the door can use emergency devices to BS EN 179. If in doubt, choose BS EN 1125.

Do you repair fire exit doors across Berkshire?

Yes. We repair and replace panic bars, emergency devices, closers, hinges and locks on steel doors across Berkshire. Repair visits are chargeable, and on fire-rated doors we only fit hardware covered by the door's test evidence.

Can our Thatcham fire exit be locked from outside?

Yes. It can be secure from outside, with a key or code device or no external hardware, as long as it always opens from inside using the exit hardware. Never lock or chain a fire exit while people are in the building.

Steel personnel and fire exit doors near Thatcham

Besides Thatcham, we can survey and quote for sites in Newbury, Basingstoke, Reading and the rest of Berkshire.

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More about Steel personnel and fire exit doors · industrial doors in Thatcham. Last updated 19 October 2026.