Fire doors – what does the price depend on?

1. Fire rating

Doors of a higher fire rating are usually more expensive than doors of a lower class of the same size – EI₂ 120 doors cost more than EI₂ 60. So it is important to quote exactly the class the design requires – not lower (the doors would not meet the requirements) and not higher without need.

2. Standard or custom size

Manufacturers have standard sizes made in series and often in stock – they are the most affordable and quickest to get. A custom size is made to order and usually costs more.

If you are building new, it pays to size the opening to a standard door. For custom sizes, our quotation often also shows how much you would save with the nearest standard size.

3. Single or double leaf

Double doors have two leaves and more hardware, and with closers also a closing sequence selector, so they cost more than single doors. If the passage width allows, a single door is the more affordable solution.

4. Hardware

Basic doors come with a handle and lock. The price rises with additional hardware the design requires:

• hydraulic closer (mandatory on escape routes)
• panic handle or panic bar
• electromagnetic holder linked to the fire alarm
• electric or electromechanical lock, access control
• glazing, smoke seal (S marking), transom

List the hardware in your enquiry straight away – the quotation is then accurate and there are no later extras.

5. Colour

Manufacturers usually offer a few standard RAL colours at no extra cost. Other colours are made to order with a surcharge per leaf – with more doors in the same colour the surcharge per door is lower.

6. Quantity and lead time

A larger order means a better price per door and a lower share of transport. If you need doors right away, check what is in stock – doors from stock are available without waiting for production.

How to get an accurate quotation

A price “per door” without details is always only indicative. You will get the most accurate and competitive quotation if you send us:

• the bill of quantities or fire safety report
• opening sizes and handing
• required hardware and colour
• delivery location and required lead time

For fire doors we usually send two options – a more affordable one and a premium one – so you can compare price, appearance and lead time. What else we need is described on the fire doors page.