Steel personnel and fire exit doors in Solihull

At a glance

Need a new fire exit door at your premises in Solihull? 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: Solihull
Postcode district: B91
Area: West Midlands
Survey: Free for new installations

What we fit in Solihull

Panic hardware. Where visitors or the public might need to escape, we fit full-width panic bars to BS EN 1125.
Emergency devices. Staff-only exits used by people who know the door can take BS EN 179 lever or pad hardware.
Galvanised steel. Leaves made from two zinc-coated steel skins, finished in a hard-wearing powder coat.
Security options. From hinge bolts to certified security doorsets, the door can be specified to resist attack.
Louvres and vision. Ventilation louvres for plant and switch rooms, and glazed panels where people need to see through.

Jobs we can carry out

Installing a steel staff entrance door with an overhead closer and keypad access beside a loading bay.
Fitting a louvred double steel door to a plant room or electrical switch room to keep it ventilated and secure.
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 Solihull, 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.

Keeping your site running during the work

Sites in and around Solihull vary from tight trade counters to large distribution yards. The survey records access for our vehicle and platform, overhead obstructions and floor condition so the installation day runs without surprises.

Guide prices

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.

Your questions about steel personnel and fire exit doors

Can our Solihull 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.

Do you repair fire exit doors across the West Midlands?

Yes. We repair and replace panic bars, emergency devices, closers, hinges and locks on steel doors across the West Midlands. Repair visits are chargeable, and on fire-rated doors we only fit hardware covered by the door's test evidence.

Can you fit fire-rated steel doors in Solihull?

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 Solihull

Solihull is in the B91 postcode district in the West Midlands. We also cover Shirley, Birmingham, Kenilworth.

Other services in Solihull

More about Steel personnel and fire exit doors · industrial doors in Solihull. Last updated 19 October 2026.