Steel personnel and fire exit doors in South Shields

The short version

Steel personnel doors and fire exit doors for warehouses, factories, plant rooms and trade units in South Shields. We survey each opening, specify the right hardware and rating, then supply and fit a complete steel doorset.

Town: South Shields
Postcode district: NE33
Area: Tyne and Wear
Survey: Free for new installations

What to specify

Security options. From hinge bolts to certified security doorsets, the door can be specified to resist attack.
Panic hardware. Where visitors or the public might need to escape, we fit full-width panic bars to BS EN 1125.
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.
Fire-rated doorsets. Where a door must hold back fire, we supply tested fire-rated doorsets and fit them exactly as specified.

Jobs we can carry out

Replacing a rotted timber fire exit door with a galvanised steel doorset and a BS EN 1125 panic bar.
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.

Which workplace rules apply to these doors?

For premises in South Shields, 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

Most installations in South Shields 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.

Guide prices for steel personnel and fire exit doors

Steel personnel and fire exit doors 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.

Frequently asked questions

Can you fit fire-rated steel doors in South Shields?

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.

Which fire exit hardware do we need at our South Shields 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.

How much is a steel personnel door in South Shields?

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 South Shields premises in writing after a free survey.

Steel personnel and fire exit doors near South Shields

South Shields is in the NE33 postcode district in Tyne and Wear. We also cover North Shields, Jarrow, Whitley Bay.

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