The short version
Need a new fire exit door at your premises in Islington? 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
- Islington
- Postcode district
- N1
- Area
- Greater London
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What to specify
- Security options. Hinge bolts, multi-point locks and LPS 1175 rated doorsets.
- 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.
- Galvanised steel. Double-skin galvanised steel leaves with powder-coated finishes.
Jobs we can carry out
- 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.
- Supplying 60-minute fire-resisting steel doorsets for the compartment walls set out in a building's fire strategy.
Which workplace rules apply to these doors?
For premises in Islington, 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
If your premises are leased, check whether the landlord needs to approve the work. We can provide drawings and product data for the landlord or managing agent before the order is placed.
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.
Steel personnel and fire exit doors in Islington: your questions
How long does it take to replace a steel door in Islington?
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.
Can our Islington 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.
Which fire exit hardware do we need at our Islington 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 Islington
Working in Islington? We also take on jobs in Highbury, Holloway, Camden Town and across Greater London.
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors in Highbury
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors in Holloway
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors in Camden Town
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors in Hackney
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors in London
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Other services in Islington
- Cold store and freezer doors
- Sectional overhead doors
- Bollards and door protection
- Impact traffic doors
- Dock shelters and seals
- Insulated roller shutter doors
- Door safety upgrades
- Industrial door motor replacement
More about Steel personnel and fire exit doors · industrial doors in Islington. Last updated 19 October 2026.