At a glance
Steel personnel doors and fire exit doors for warehouses, factories, plant rooms and trade units in Christchurch. We survey each opening, specify the right hardware and rating, then supply and fit a complete steel doorset.
- Town
- Christchurch
- Postcode district
- BH23
- Area
- Dorset
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options that matter on site
- Complete doorsets. Frame, leaf, hinges and hardware supplied as one set.
- Fire-rated doorsets. Where a door must hold back fire, we supply tested fire-rated doorsets and fit them exactly as specified.
- Panic hardware. Push bars to BS EN 1125 where the public or unfamiliar people may use the exit.
- Galvanised steel. Double-skin galvanised steel leaves with powder-coated finishes.
- Security options. Hinge bolts, multi-point locks and LPS 1175 rated doorsets.
What this work can involve
- Replacing a rotted timber fire exit door with a galvanised steel doorset and a BS EN 1125 panic bar.
- Supplying 60-minute fire-resisting steel doorsets for the compartment walls set out in a building's fire strategy.
- Changing worn panic bars on fire exits and adjusting the overhead closers so each door latches properly.
Door rules for workplaces in England
Doors in Christchurch workplaces are covered by regulation 18 of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992: a door that can be pushed open from either side must give, when closed, a clear view of the space close to both sides, which is why swing doors on traffic routes have vision panels. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, emergency exit doors must open easily and immediately in the direction of escape.
How the work is organised
Where a door is being replaced, the opening has to be made secure at the end of each day. We plan strip-out, any new framing and the new door so the gap is never left open overnight unless you have agreed temporary measures.
Guide prices for steel personnel and fire exit doors
| 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.
Frequently asked questions
Can our Christchurch 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.
Do you repair fire exit doors across Dorset?
Yes. We repair and replace panic bars, emergency devices, closers, hinges and locks on steel doors across Dorset. Repair visits are chargeable, and on fire-rated doors we only fit hardware covered by the door's test evidence.
Can you fit fire-rated steel doors in Christchurch?
Yes. We supply fire-resisting steel doorsets with the manufacturer's test evidence for the rating your fire strategy needs, and install them strictly to the manufacturer's instructions, including seals, gaps and approved hardware.
Steel personnel and fire exit doors near Christchurch
Christchurch is in the BH23 postcode district in Dorset. We also cover Bournemouth, New Milton, Poole.
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Other services in Christchurch
- Industrial roller shutters
- Dock shelters and seals
- Complete loading bays
- Fire shutters
- Door safety upgrades
- Planned maintenance contracts
- PVC strip curtains
- Dock leveller and loading bay repairs
More about Steel personnel and fire exit doors · industrial doors in Christchurch. Last updated 19 October 2026.