Steel personnel and fire exit doors in Bideford

In short

Need a new fire exit door at your premises in Bideford? We fit steel doors with panic bars to BS EN 1125 or emergency exit devices to BS EN 179, chosen according to who will actually use the exit.

Town: Bideford
Postcode district: EX39
Area: Devon
Survey: Free for new installations

What we fit in Bideford

Galvanised steel. Leaves made from two zinc-coated steel skins, finished in a hard-wearing powder coat.
Outside access. Key or code access from outside while the exit stays free from inside.
Fire-rated doorsets. Fire-resisting steel doors with the manufacturer's test evidence, fitted to its instructions.
Security options. Hinge bolts, multi-point locks and LPS 1175 rated doorsets.
Panic hardware. Push bars to BS EN 1125 where the public or unfamiliar people may use the exit.

Examples of work we can quote for

Fitting a louvred double steel door to a plant room or electrical switch room to keep it ventilated and secure.
Replacing seized BS EN 179 push pads on staff-only exits in a factory or production building.
Installing a steel staff entrance door with an overhead closer and keypad access beside a loading bay.

Which workplace rules apply to these doors?

For premises in Bideford, 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

Sites in and around Bideford 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.

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.

Your questions about steel personnel and fire exit doors

Do you repair fire exit doors across Devon?

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

How long does it take to replace a steel door in Bideford?

Most single steel doorsets are fitted in a day, including removal of the old door, fixing the new frame and making good. Made-to-measure doorsets have a manufacturing lead time, which we confirm with the quote.

Which fire exit hardware do we need at our Bideford 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.

Steel personnel and fire exit doors near Bideford

Bideford is in the EX39 postcode district in Devon. We also cover Barnstaple, Tiverton, Exeter.

Other services in Bideford

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