Updated 25 September 2026
Fire doors (FD30) cost UK 2026
The going rate for fire doors (fd30) in 2026 is £550–£850 (total, ex VAT). Below: a calculator, what the job involves, materials at three price levels, and the prep that changes the price.
Market band£550–£850
Worked example, 1 doorset£716
Time on site4 h
Fire doors (FD30) calculator
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Market band source: Parsec Fire.
What the job involves
| Stage | Task | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| fit | Fit FD30 doorset, seals and closer | 3.5 h per doorset |
Materials at three price levels
| Material | Budget | Trade choice | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certified FD30 doorset (leaf, frame, seals, closer) each | £280 FD30 leaf and frame kit — Certified as a set | £400 FD30 doorset with overhead closer — Complete certified doorset | £600 FD30 veneered doorset, concealed closer — Premium finish, still certified |
Trade prices ex VAT, estimates checked 2026-09-25. Log your receipts in Grafto and your own prices replace these.
What changes the price
- Where is it? house (loft conversion or garage) · flat entrance or communal big effect
- Lived in during the work? empty · lived in
Good practice
- Lived-in home: time for dust sheets and moving furniture
- Certified doorset only: intumescent seals, correct hinges, closer; never trim beyond the certificate
Prep to look for
| Condition | Check | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Frame out of square | uneven gaps round existing doors, frame leaning | Adjust or pack frame |
| Rotten timber | soft, dark or flaking sills, frames or skirting | Cut out and splice rotten section |
| Possible lead paint | Thick, layered old paint on pre-1960 joinery? | Lead-safe paint prep. Possible lead paint: lead-safe prep, no dry sanding |
| Possible asbestos (Artex) | textured swirl ceiling where boxing or cutting is planned | Textured ceiling: test for asbestos before cutting |
Questions
How much does fire doors (fd30) cost in the UK in 2026?
The researched market band is £550–£850 (total, ex VAT), from Parsec Fire. A worked example of 1 doorset comes to about £563–£970 across budget, trade and premium materials.
How long does fire doors (fd30) take?
The worked example of 1 doorset takes about 4 hours.
What changes the price of fire doors (fd30)?
Mainly where is it, plus any prep found on site: frame out of square, rotten timber, possible lead paint, possible asbestos (artex).