How much do fire doors really cost in the UK? Leaf, frame, hardware, and fitting explained
450 per leaf. Higher-spec designs can run £450 to £700.
FD30S and FD60S describe doorsets that include smoke control where supported by test evidence. Many manufacturers now specify an FD30 leaf supplied with smoke seals unless full S performance is explicitly certified for that exact configuration. Expect little price difference for the seals themselves, but check the certificate language.
If you are comparing options now, see our range of internal fire doors for current models and finishes.
External fire doors
External assemblies balance fire performance and weathering. Supply-only ballparks:
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FD30 external assemblies: typically £600 to £1,200 depending on design, glazing, and finishes.
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FD60 external assemblies: typically £900 to £1,800. More for bespoke, high-spec finishes or complex glazing.
Explore current external fire doors to benchmark against your project.
Frames, linings, and factory prep
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FD30 softwood or hardwood frame/lining sets: £85 to £180 supply-only, depending on section, species, and finish.
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FD60 frames/linings: £140 to £300, reflecting thicker sections and tighter certification scope.
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Factory prep for hinges, latch/lock, and closer: £35 to £120 per leaf depending on the number of preparations and whether intumescent kits are included.
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Pair makers, threshold components, and cills (where applicable): £30 to £180 depending on specification.
For full traceability, many specifiers buy internal fire doors and frames from the same certificate family.
Certified ironmongery and seals
Hardware must match the system evidence, not just a generic FD rating.
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CE or UKCA marked hinges, usually 3 per single leaf: £18 to £45 total per door for good-quality stainless steel.
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Latch or sashlock with intumescent kit: £25 to £95 depending on brand and function.
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Overhead closer: £35 to £140, with durable, adjustable models toward the upper end.
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Handles, cylinders, escutcheons, signage: £20 to £120 depending on grade and finish.
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Intumescent seals and smoke brushes: typically £10 to £35 per door set, thickness and configuration dependent.
Pre-built hardware kits for single doors often land around £95 to £220 for dependable, compliant sets. Browse certified fire door components and fire door seals to match your rating and function.
Glazing and why glazed doors cost more
Glazing costs reflect certified glass, aperture size, bead system, intumescent layout, fixing pattern, and labour.
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Adding a small FD30 clear vision panel within certificate scope: typically +£120 to £260 over a solid leaf.
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Larger or multiple panels in FD30: +£200 to £450.
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FD60 glazing: +£220 to £700 depending on glass type and aperture limits.
Glazed assemblies cost more because every detail is tested as a system, and FD60 permissions are tighter. See our glazed fire doors for examples and guidance on panel sizes.
Delivery
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Kerbside delivery for a single leaf: typically £45 to £120 regionally, and often higher for remote areas or timed slots.
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Palletised multi-door consignments: typically £80 to £235+ based on weight and distance.
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Offload and access constraints can add cost; confirm site details upfront.
Fitting costs, supply-only vs supply-and-install
Premier Fire Doors primarily supplies certified products and documentation. Many customers then use competent local installers. Typical third-party fitting rates in the UK are often higher than basic joinery labour because fire door work demands tighter tolerances, certified components, and more documentation.
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Install a single internal FD30 leaf into a new, plumb frame: £175 to £315 labour.
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Install with new FD30 frame, including setting, packing, fixings, and sealing: £275 to £475 labour per single door.
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FD60 fitting: typically +£50 to £150 over FD30 due to tighter tolerances and heavier components.
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Hardware and closer fitting, including intumescent kits: often included in the above, or +£50 to £115 if charged separately.
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External fire doors: often £375 to £750 labour due to weather sealing, thresholds, and finishing details.
As a practical benchmark, day rates commonly run at around £500 to £750 ex VAT. Where door sets are ordered pre-hung from the supplier, installers may typically complete around 2 to 3 door sets per day, depending on access, making good, and site conditions.
Installer pricing varies by region, access, fire-stopping to surrounding construction, making good, and documentation. For complex projects that require coordinated specification and fitting, discuss a supply-and-fit route with a competent, accredited partner. Learn more about fire door installation and what to expect from a competent provider.
Where cutting costs risks compliance
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Mixing components: substituting frames, seals, or beads outside the certificate can invalidate performance.
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On-site alterations: over-trimming leaves, enlarging glazed apertures, or swapping hardware without evidence is a common failure point.
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Gaps and closers: excessive gaps or a weak closer defeat compartmentation and smoke control.
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Unverified FD30S or FD60S claims: only state S when you have evidence for your exact configuration.
Rework is expensive. A mis-specified door can trigger a new order, refitting, and delays to Building Control sign-off. Order once by matching the complete system to the certificate.
Popular options and when to choose them
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Flush fire doors: best value, clean lines, quick to specify, wide certificate scope.
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Panelled fire doors: premium look for heritage or residential schemes, check stile and rail construction within certificate.
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Bespoke fire doors: when sizes, panel layouts, or glass positions must hit a specific design. Get measurements and glass details agreed early.
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Complete, certified components: buying the door leaf, frame, seals, glazing system, and ironmongery from one evidence set improves traceability.
If you need a 60 minute solution, review our FD60 fire doors to confirm scope, components, and sizes.
Quick FAQs
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How much does an FD30 fire door cost? A certified internal FD30 leaf typically £110 to £260, with premium designs up to £450. Add frame, seals, hardware, glazing, and fitting for the full installed cost.
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How much is a 30 minute fire door? Same as above, FD30 is the 30 minute rating.
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How much does it cost to have fire doors fitted? Competent installers often charge £175 to £315 for an FD30 leaf-only install, £275 to £475 including a new frame, plus extras for FD60 or external sets.
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How much does a carpenter or joiner charge to fit a fire door? Rates vary by region and scope, but day rates commonly run around £500 to £750 ex VAT. Pre-hung door sets can improve output, but installers may still complete only around 2 to 3 sets per day depending on site conditions.
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How much does a fire door and frame cost? Supply-only FD30 leaf plus frame commonly £200 to £440 depending on design and finish. FD60 sets usually £360 to £750. Add hardware, seals, glazing, and delivery.
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Why are glazed fire doors more expensive? Certified glass, aperture limits, bead systems, and intumescent glazing kits are all tested as a package, and labour is higher, especially for FD60.
The bottom line
Plan for the full system, not just the leaf. For many internal FD30 doors, a realistic all-in budget per opening after labour sits in the £425 to £850 range depending on style and glazing, with delivery sometimes adding more than expected. FD60 and external sets cost more. Buying certified, compatible components upfront is usually cheaper than rework later.
Tell us your rating, size, glazing needs, and whether you want flush, panelled, or bespoke. We will help you select a compliant package with clear pricing and documentation. Browse fire doors for sale, check fire door regulations if you are confirming scope, or contact our team for a project quote and trade account options.