Fire doors that contain fire & smoke when it matters
Fire doors are an essential component of any commercial or industrial building’s fire safety plan. We install, repair and replace fire-rated doors — timber, steel or glass — to keep your building up to code and safe for everyone inside.
From specifying the right fire-rated door for your building, through proper installation with intumescent seals and self-closers, to replacing damaged doors that have failed inspection. One team for the whole lifecycle.
Repair — restore to original spec
Install — new fire-rated doors
FD30, FD60, FD90+ certified ratings
Replace — swap out failed doors
What we do
Fire doors — essential to your building's fire safety plan
Fire doors are an essential component of any commercial or industrial building’s fire safety plan. They are designed to prevent the spread of fire and smoke, allowing occupants to safely evacuate the building.
At BLEC Group, we specialise in fire door installation, repair and replacement services to ensure that your building is up to code and safe for everyone inside.
Fire door installation, done properly
When it comes to fire door installation, our team of experts takes every necessary precaution to ensure that the doors are installed properly and meet all required safety standards. We work with a variety of fire-rated door manufacturers to provide you with a range of options that meet your building’s specific needs.
Whether you require wood, steel or glass fire doors, our team has the expertise to get the job done right.
Fire door repair & replacement
In addition to installation, we also offer fire door repair and replacement services. Over time, fire doors can become damaged or worn, compromising their effectiveness in the event of a fire.
Our team can quickly assess the damage and determine whether the door can be repaired or if a replacement is necessary. We understand that downtime can be costly for businesses, so we work efficiently to minimise disruptions to your operations.
Fire safety we take seriously
At BLEC Group, we take fire safety seriously. Contact us today to learn more about our fire door installation, repair and replacement services — and how we can help keep your building safe. Our team is dedicated to providing top-notch service and ensuring that your fire safety plan is up to code.
What's different about a fire door
Fire-rated core — solid timber, mineral or composite construction tested to BS 476-22 to hold back fire for 30, 60, 90+ minutes
Intumescent seals — heat-activated strips around the frame that swell up and block smoke and flames at the gap
Self-closing mechanism — a door closer that ensures the door is always shut when not in use (fire doors only work closed)
Certified ironmongery — fire-rated hinges, latches and handles that won't fail in heat
Signage — "Fire door keep shut" or "Keep locked shut" labels as required by the fire risk assessment
Why BLEC for fire doors
Properly fitted, certified, compliant
Six things that come as standard on every BLEC fire door installation — because a fire door only works if it’s installed right.
BS 8214 compliant install
Installed to BS 8214 — the code of practice for fire door installation. Properly fitted from the day it goes in.
FD30, FD60, FD90+ rated
Doors tested to BS 476-22 with certified fire ratings — chosen and specified to match your fire risk assessment.
Timber, steel & glass options
We work with a range of fire-rated manufacturers covering timber, steel and glazed doors for any building type or aesthetic.
Repair & replacement too
Damaged doors assessed honestly — if it can be repaired, we'll repair. If it can't, we'll replace it without the upsell.
Minimal disruption
We work efficiently — scheduled out-of-hours where needed, sequenced so your operations keep running.
Documentation supplied
Installation certificates, manufacturer data sheets and fire-rating labels — everything your fire risk assessor needs.
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Common Questions
Fire door questions answered.
The questions we get asked most often when building managers and landlords are commissioning fire doors. If yours isn’t here, just call or drop us a line.
Still have questions?
Our team responds to enquiries within one working hour during business hours.
What's the difference between FD30, FD60 and FD90?
The number is the fire resistance period in minutes — how long the door is tested to hold back fire and smoke. FD30 doors resist fire for 30 minutes, FD60 for 60, FD90 for 90, and so on. Higher ratings have thicker cores and more substantial seals. The right rating for your building is determined by the fire risk assessment and is typically based on the building’s use, occupancy and escape routes.
Can a fire door be repaired or does it always need replacing?
It depends on what’s wrong. Damaged seals, broken closers, missing signage, worn ironmongery and surface damage can all be repaired. Cracks through the door leaf, warping, holes drilled for retrofitted hardware, or doors that no longer close into the frame usually mean a replacement is needed — the fire-resistance properties depend on the door leaf being intact. We’ll assess and tell you honestly which is needed.
Why does the door need to self-close?
A fire door only resists fire when it’s closed. An open or wedged-open fire door is just a regular door. The self-closing mechanism guarantees that — outside of the moment someone walks through — the door is shut. Wedging fire doors open is one of the most common compliance failures and is illegal under the Fire Safety Order. Where doors need to be held open (e.g. heavy traffic), we can fit electromagnetic hold-open devices that release on alarm.
Can I have a glass fire door?
Yes — but only with fire-rated glass set into a fire-rated frame, both tested to the appropriate FD rating. Regular toughened or laminated glass is not fire-rated. We work with fire-rated glass manufacturers and can specify integrity-only (E rating) or integrity-and-insulation (EI rating) glazed doors depending on what your fire risk assessment requires.
How long does a fire door installation take?
A typical single fire door replacement (door leaf, frame if needed, seals, closer, ironmongery) takes around half a day per door. Multi-door projects are batched for efficiency. Where doors are on critical escape routes we can schedule out-of-hours so the route stays usable during business hours. The survey gives you a specific timeline.
What documentation will I get?
For each door fitted: manufacturer test certificate (the BS 476-22 fire-rating evidence), installation certificate confirming the door was fitted to BS 8214, door schedule showing where each rated door is located, and the label or plug identifier on the door leaf itself for future inspections. All of this goes into your fire risk assessment records.
