The short version
Need a new fire exit door at your premises in Ashington? 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
- Ashington
- Postcode district
- NE63
- Area
- Northumberland
- Survey
- Free for new installations
Options that matter on site
- Emergency devices. Staff-only exits used by people who know the door can take BS EN 179 lever or pad hardware.
- Galvanised steel. Double-skin galvanised steel leaves with powder-coated finishes.
- Outside access. Key or code access from outside while the exit stays free from inside.
- Louvres and vision. Louvred leaves for plant rooms and vision panels where visibility helps.
- Panic hardware. Where visitors or the public might need to escape, we fit full-width panic bars to BS EN 1125.
Jobs we can carry out
- Installing a leaf-and-a-half steel doorset so equipment can pass through a plant room door when needed.
- Changing worn panic bars on fire exits and adjusting the overhead closers so each door latches properly.
- Replacing a rotted timber fire exit door with a galvanised steel doorset and a BS EN 1125 panic bar.
Which workplace rules apply to these doors?
For premises in Ashington, 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.
Planning the work around your site
For busy sites in Northumberland 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.
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
How much is a steel personnel door in Ashington?
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 Ashington premises in writing after a free survey.
Can our Ashington 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 you fit fire-rated steel doors in Ashington?
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 Ashington
Our teams cover Ashington (NE63) and nearby Blyth, Morpeth, Cramlington, along with the rest of Northumberland.
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors in Blyth
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors in Morpeth
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors in Cramlington
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors in Whitley Bay
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors in North Shields
- Steel personnel and fire exit doors in Wallsend
Other services in Ashington
- Industrial door motor replacement
- Door automation and controls
- Door safety upgrades
- Industrial door repairs
- Dock levellers
- Fire shutter servicing and drop tests
- PVC strip curtains
- Complete loading bays
More about Steel personnel and fire exit doors · industrial doors in Ashington. Last updated 19 October 2026.