The short version
Each steel door project in Harpenden starts with a free survey of the opening, escape route and security needs, followed by a written fixed price before any work starts on site.
- Town
- Harpenden
- Postcode district
- AL5
- Area
- Hertfordshire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
What to specify
- Galvanised steel. Double-skin galvanised steel leaves with powder-coated finishes.
- Fire-rated doorsets. Fire-resisting steel doors with the manufacturer's test evidence, fitted to its instructions.
- Security options. From hinge bolts to certified security doorsets, the door can be specified to resist attack.
- Emergency devices. Staff-only exits used by people who know the door can take BS EN 179 lever or pad hardware.
- Outside access. Key or code access from outside while the exit stays free from inside.
What this work can involve
- Changing worn panic bars on fire exits and adjusting the overhead closers so each door latches properly.
- Replacing seized BS EN 179 push pads on staff-only exits in a factory or production building.
- Replacing a rotted timber fire exit door with a galvanised steel doorset and a BS EN 1125 panic bar.
Door rules for workplaces in England
Doors in Harpenden 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.
Keeping your site running during the work
Most installations in Harpenden can be phased so part of the site keeps working. We agree access routes, exclusion zones and any temporary security with you before the team arrives, and can work early mornings, evenings or weekends where the business needs it.
Budgeting for steel personnel and fire exit doors in Harpenden
| 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 Harpenden: your questions
How much is a steel personnel door in Harpenden?
Our guide price is £845 to £1,795 ex VAT for a single steel personnel door, or £1,095 to £2,395 for a steel fire exit door with panic hardware, supplied and fitted. We confirm the fixed price for your Harpenden premises in writing after a free survey.
How long does it take to replace a steel door in Harpenden?
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 a steel door at our Harpenden unit be security rated?
Yes. Where an insurer asks for a formal rating, we supply steel doorsets certified to LPS 1175 and install them to the certified specification. Let us know the rating required so we can quote the right product.
Steel personnel and fire exit doors near Harpenden
Harpenden is in the AL5 postcode district in Hertfordshire. We also cover St Albans, Luton, Hemel Hempstead.
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Other services in Harpenden
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- Complete loading bays
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- Industrial door repairs
More about Steel personnel and fire exit doors · industrial doors in Harpenden. Last updated 19 October 2026.