At a glance
Each steel door project in Hitchin 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
- Hitchin
- Postcode district
- SG5
- Area
- Hertfordshire
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options that matter on site
- 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.
- Emergency devices. Staff-only exits used by people who know the door can take BS EN 179 lever or pad hardware.
- Panic hardware. Push bars to BS EN 1125 where the public or unfamiliar people may use the exit.
- Complete doorsets. Everything comes together as a matched doorset, so it fits and works as designed.
Jobs we can carry out
- Replacing seized BS EN 179 push pads on staff-only exits in a factory or production building.
- Changing worn panic bars on fire exits and adjusting the overhead closers so each door latches properly.
- 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 Hitchin, 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 Hertfordshire 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.
Prices for steel personnel and fire exit doors in Hitchin
| 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
Can our Hitchin 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.
Can a steel door at our Hitchin 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.
Do you repair fire exit doors across Hertfordshire?
Yes. We repair and replace panic bars, emergency devices, closers, hinges and locks on steel doors across Hertfordshire. Repair visits are chargeable, and on fire-rated doors we only fit hardware covered by the door's test evidence.
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Other services in Hitchin
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- Sliding and folding industrial doors
- Dock shelters and seals
- Industrial door repairs
- PVC strip curtains
- Hangar and large-span doors
- Door automation and controls
- High-speed doors
More about Steel personnel and fire exit doors · industrial doors in Hitchin. Last updated 19 October 2026.