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Fire Door Installation and Replacement

Flat entrance and communal doors, replaced across a whole block.

Since 2016

2016 founded as a carpentry
and joinery company

Work inside occupied prime buildings

  • 10 weeksto rebuild a 290 sq m penthouse in the Pan Peninsula tower, residents at home
  • 12 weeksto refurbish 400 sq m at Kensington Olympia while the building stayed occupied
  • 60%of the labour on site is our own team
  • £10Mpublic and employers' liability cover on every job

Joiners first, so the doors fit the building

Craftex delivers fire door installation and fire door replacement across London blocks, hotels and offices: flat entrance doors, communal doors, frames, closers and the fire stopping around them. Our fire door installers started as joiners, so a period mansion block gets doorsets that pass the test and still look like they belong.

We started out in 2016 as joiners, and joinery is still a trade we run with our own people. A whole-block door programme is planned like any other contract: every door surveyed, scheduled, priced and fitted to a date, with the residents told before we arrive.

We take on whole-block programmes for freeholders, RMC boards and managing agents of prime mansion blocks and towers, and door schedules for hotels and office buildings. Every doorset is a certified set, fitted to the manufacturer's tested instructions.

Panelled doorway into the study at Herbert Crescent, Knightsbridge, a Craftex refurbishment

Why do fire doors in blocks fail inspection?

Timber door leaf with a satin lever handle and lock

Most doors that fail were fine on the day they were fitted. Gaps open up beyond what the test allows, intumescent strips and smoke seals go missing, residents take off the closer, letterboxes and spyholes are cut on site, and the frame was never fire-stopped to the wall around it.

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FD30S and FD60S describe a doorset that holds back fire for 30 or 60 minutes and limits smoke, as a complete tested assembly of leaf, frame, seals, glazing and ironmongery. Change one part with an untested one and the rating no longer stands.

The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 set quarterly checks for communal fire doors and annual best-endeavours checks for flat entrance doors in blocks over 11 m. Who owns a flat entrance door depends on the lease, so the programme starts with the lease and the door schedule. Whether you are looking for fire door installers, fire door fitters or fire door contractors, the test is the same: a certified doorset, fitted and fire-stopped to its tested detail, with a record for every door.

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What does a fire door programme include?

Six parts of one contract, from the first door survey to the last entry in the door register. Each part is priced door by door before a single doorset is ordered.

Floor plan drawings with drafting pens and a drawing tube

Survey and door schedule

Every door measured, rated and photographed, with a schedule that says repair, upgrade or replace.

Timber apartment entrance door with an access reader in a carpeted corridor

Flat entrance doorsets

Certified FD30S doorsets with self-closers, smoke seals and letter plates fitted as tested.

Communal stair landing with two flat entrance doors

Communal, riser and plant-room doors

Lobby, stair, riser and plant-room doors brought up to the fire strategy.

Oak-panelled corridor with deep door frames and panelled doors

Frames, walls and fire stopping

Frames fixed and sealed to the wall, with the gap fire-stopped and photographed.

Office corridor lined with dark full-height doors

Closers, hold-opens and access control

Overhead closers, hold-open devices and access readers set to work with the alarm.

Red-brick mansion blocks facing a street in Kensington

Bespoke period doorsets

Panelled doors for mansion blocks and listed buildings that keep the hall's character.

How it works

How does a fire door replacement run, survey to handover?

01

Door survey and schedule

Every door surveyed and logged, with repair, upgrade or replace.

02

Certified doorsets specified

Ratings, finishes and ironmongery agreed door by door.

03

Residents and leaseholders told

Notices and dates, with Section 20 consultation where it applies.

04

Installed floor by floor

Each door fitted, fire-stopped and photographed the same day.

05

Door register handed over

Certificates, photos and a register of every door in the building.

Cover of the free Craftex guide to fit-out and M&E works

The Craftex Guide to Fire Safety Remediation

How services and doors are planned through fire-resisting walls and floors, and the records a building needs at handover. A short, free read before the door survey starts, written for boards and managing agents.

Our promises

Six promises, written into your contract

One firm for doors, frames and fire stopping; a sum that stands; residents never locked out; a date in the contract; the insurance your board expects; and a register of every door at the end.

  1. Doors, frames and fire stopping in one contract

    The doorset, the frame, the seal to the wall and the making-good are one firm's job, so nothing falls between trades.

    Craftex began in 2016 as a carpentry and joinery company.

  2. The agreed sum stands

    Every door is priced from the survey, and any change is agreed in writing before it is made.

    Every Craftex project to date finished on budget.

  3. Nobody locked out

    Each household is booked in advance, and nobody comes home to a flat without a working front door.

    Pan Peninsula: a penthouse rebuilt inside a lived-in tower.

  4. Finished on the date in the contract

    Long-lead doorsets go on order the week the schedule is agreed, and the programme is fixed floor by floor.

    Kensington Olympia: 12 weeks, with the building occupied throughout.

  5. Cover your board and insurer expect

    £10M public liability and £10M employers' liability, with professional indemnity on request.

    ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001, and CHAS.

  6. A register of every door

    Photos, certificates and the door schedule handed over in one file for the next check.

    Zero snags at handover on every Craftex project to date.

Example quotation with the note: send it to us, we will beat it

Already have a quote? Send it to us. We'll beat it.

Holding a price for a whole-block door programme from another contractor? Send it to us with the door survey. A director reviews it and replies the same working day with how we beat it for the same doors, the same rating and the same finish.

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Where fire door programmes go wrong

Test any door programme against these six points before you sign it. They decide whether the doors pass their next check or fail it, and most are settled before the first door is ordered.

AreaThe usual riskWith Craftex
The doorsetsLeaves, frames and seals mixed from uncertified partsCertified doorsets fitted as tested
The frameFrames left loose and un-fire-stopped to the wallEvery frame fixed, sealed and photographed
ResidentsLocked out on the day the door is changedEach household booked, and back through a working door the same day
The recordsNo door register at handoverA register of every door, with photos and certificates
Period hallsPanelled doors swapped for plain flush doorsPanelled doorsets that keep the building's character
The programmeDoors ordered after the start, crews waitingLong-lead doorsets ordered as soon as the schedule is signed

What sets the cost of a fire door programme?

Six things decide the budget for a door programme. We settle each one with you before you sign, so the board approves a figure that holds to the last door.

What moves the budgetWhat we fix before you sign
The number of doors and floorsA schedule of every door, floor by floor
The mix of flat entrance and communal doorsRatings set from the fire strategy for each door
The condition of frames and wallsA survey of each opening before the price is fixed
Period or bespoke finishesFinishes, mouldings and ironmongery agreed on a sample
Access control and hold-open devicesInterfaces agreed with your alarm and access engineers
Residents in occupationA booking plan for every household

What will your fire doors cost?

Fire doors are priced door by door from the survey, never per square metre, so there is no online calculator for them. Send us your survey, or simply how many doors and floors you have, and we come back the same working day with how we will price your programme.

Mansion blocks, towers and hotels in London

Red-brick London mansion block with white sash windows and tall chimneys

Mansion blocks in Kensington, Marylebone and Maida Vale. Panelled period doorsets that pass the test and keep the character of the communal hall, fitted around residents who stay at home.

Long hotel corridor lined with timber doors

Towers, hotels and offices. High-volume programmes in Canary Wharf and Nine Elms towers, hotel corridors and office cores, run on a fixed sequence floor by floor so no corridor is closed for long.

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Fire door regulations for flats apply to every block in England over 11 m, and communal fire doors in all multi-occupied residential buildings need the responsible person's attention under the Fire Safety Order. London comes first for us, and we take on door programmes for blocks, hotels and offices across the rest of the UK.

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Fire door installation: your questions

Who is responsible for a flat entrance fire door, the leaseholder or the freeholder?

It depends on the lease. In many blocks the door is part of the leaseholder's demise, but the responsible person must still make sure it is checked. We read the lease and the fire strategy before we schedule the doors.

Can you match period doors in a mansion block and still meet FD30S?

Yes. We specify certified doorsets in panelled designs and finishes that suit the hall, with ironmongery chosen to match.

How many doors can you replace a day without locking residents out?

It depends on the doors and the building. Every household is booked, and each door is changed and working before the crew leaves that flat.

Do you install fire doors in hotels and offices too?

Yes. We run door schedules for hotel corridors and office cores, floor by floor and out of hours where the building stays open.

Do you work outside London?

Yes. London comes first, and we take on whole-block and hotel programmes across the UK.

What do the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 require for doors in blocks?

In blocks over 11 m, the responsible person must use best endeavours to check flat entrance doors every year and check communal fire doors every three months, and give residents information about fire doors.

Do you fire-stop the frame as well as fit the door?

Always. The gap between frame and wall is sealed with a tested product and photographed, because a certified door in an unsealed frame still fails.

Do we need a Section 20 consultation for a door programme?

Usually, when the cost to any one leaseholder passes the statutory threshold. Our section 20 major works team plans the notices with you.

What drives the cost of a fire door programme?

The number and mix of doors, the condition of the frames and walls, the finish, the access control and the residents' bookings. We price every door from the survey.

How fast do you reply?

The same working day. Send the door survey or a list of doors and a director comes back with the next step.

What our clients say

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  • This was a full high-end renovation of my Victorian rental apartment in Westminster, just off Sloane Square and Belgravia. The scope included full fit-out: electrics, plumbing, a new bespoke kitchen, and a luxury bathroom refurbishment. Craftex took care of everything and made the process easy. They weren’t the cheapest, but you can tell they really know what they’re doing when it comes to prime London property renovations.
    The team was professional, organised, and genuinely seemed to care about getting everything right. I was especially impressed with the quality of the finish – the attention to detail really shows in every corner.
    I’m very happy with the results and would definitely recommend Craftex to anyone looking for reliable, high-quality renovation work in Central London.

    Наталия Цимбалюк

  • We hired Craftex for a commercial ground floor fit-out with 2 flats above. There were some minor co-ordination hiccups with third-party suppliers but the team kept it moving. Finish quality was strong. Kitchens and doors look great. I have already asked them for a quote on the next project.

    Ben Edell

  • Craftex has completed a range of both small and large-scale projects on our commercial property with exceptional precision and quality. Dmitriy consistently delivers courteous, prompt service and has shown great flexibility in accommodating last-minute changes to plans and timelines. I highly recommend Craftex for their professionalism and outstanding workmanship.

    Pascal Hunt

  • We used Craftex for a shop-to-flat conversion in Chelsea — turning an old retail space into two rental units. Access wasn’t the easiest, but the guys handled it well, no drama. Quote was clear, no hidden extras, and they actually stuck to it, which is rare. Finish came out solid, exactly what we needed for rentals. Joe (PM) kept things ticking and communication was always on point. All in all, smooth job — would use them again for sure.👍

    Apartify Estates

  • Hired Craftex for our conversion project. We had to convert a 600m2 office into 8 apartments. Guys did an excellent job in terms of program efficiency and quality of the finishes which gave us a big upside to exit the project 2 months faster than other competitors’ timelines.

    Misha Levit

  • Great experience from start to finish. Communication was clear, the workmanship was excellent, and the whole project was managed professionally.

    Rhea Langford

  • I’d like to thank the team at Сraftex for the work they did on our office.
    It was really important for us to get the work done quickly, but without compromising on quality, as we regularly have clients and guests visiting and needed to move into the new office within a month.
    We spent around two weeks discussing and agreeing all the details before the work started. What I really appreciated was that everything we agreed beforehand was actually followed through during the job. The work was also completed on time.
    Thanks to the whole Сraftex team for a great job. I’d definitely use them again if we need any work done in the future.

    IURII PYLYPETS

  • We recently worked with Craftex and honestly couldn’t be happier with the results. From start to finish, the team was professional, reliable, and highly skilled. The quality of workmanship exceeded our expectations, and everything was completed on time and to a very high standard.
    Communication throughout the project was excellent, and they always went above and beyond to make sure we were satisfied. It’s rare to find a construction company that combines professionalism, attention to detail, and great customer service so well.
    Without a doubt, Craftex is one of the best construction companies we have ever worked with. Highly recommended to anyone looking for quality and trustworthy builders.

    Adam Miah

  • Great company to work with as always. Super flexible at dealing with evolving requirements and fast deployment and execution.

    Akshay Khanna

  • Hired Craftex to do the full design and fit out of my gym in Chelsea. Super efficient and fast team. They gave the best price and a proper fast track program. We managed to open in less than 6 weeks with no headaches or surprises during construction. Quality was great, we had zero snags on completion. I’ve worked with a few companies before but these guys really impressed me from project management to how they treat the client. Top GGs.

    Александр Хоменко

  • I worked perfectly with Sviat and Joe, with their architect they came up with a very smart design for our office to fit more desks and optimise the space to its maximum capacity. They also did excellent value engineering on the MEP design proposed by others, allowing us to save around £50K. The quality and speed were outstanding we finished two weeks ahead of schedule. Highly recommend these guys.

    John Smith

  • Happy with the end result. Tight timeline but they pulled it off. The team worked late shifts and even weekends to help us open the doors on schedule. Site was always left tidy at the end of the day and no surprise charges either. Good communication throughout. Would definitely use Craftex again.

    Pawel Kamionka

  • Highly recommended!
    Craftex are the kind of fit-out contractors in London you can truly trust. From the very first meeting, they understood our vision and gave practical ideas to make the most of our space. They turned our old storage area into a clean, efficient, and well-organized warehouse. The team was professional, easy to work with, and clearly took pride in their work.

    Monika Kamionka

  • We brought in Craftex to refurb our London office and honestly, they made the whole thing way easier than we expected. They listened, suggested ideas we wouldn’t have thought of, and explained everything clearly. Not the cheapest quote we got, but the end result shows why, the place looks modern, clean, and our team actually enjoys being here now. Communication was spot-on too. No chasing and confusion, deadlines were hit. If you want people who genuinely care and don’t treat your project like “another job,” I’d recommend them.

    A Google User

  • Sviat and his team at Craftex were brilliant to work with on our office redesign. From the first meeting, they took the time to understand how we actually use the space rather than just pitching generic solutions. They came back with clever, practical ideas to maximise use of the space and get more employees and desks inside . Every step was handled professionally, and the process felt surprisingly smooth for a project of this size. They finished one week ahead of schedule, and the transformation is clear — our office feels brighter, more functional, and much more welcoming. I’d happily recommend Craftex to anyone who wants a reliable design team that also makes the journey enjoyable.

    Cucu Iulian

  • We recently worked with Sviat and the Craftex team on a complete warehouse refurbishment, and the results have been outstanding. From the very beginning, their team was professional, organized, and attentive to every detail. The project was completed on time and within budget, without disrupting our day-to-day operations.

    Simone Racaku

  • My experience with Craftex was excellent from beginning to end. They took the time to really listen to what I wanted and then offered practical suggestions that made the design even better. I always felt like they cared about creating a space that worked for me, not just one that looked nice on paper. The end result is an office that feels stylish, welcoming, and very functional for day-to-day work. The process itself was straightforward, well-managed, and never stressful. I’d definitely recommend Craftex if you’re looking for office design and build services in London — they made the whole journey a positive one.

    Ion Bounegru

  • I’m really pleased with my experience working with Craftex. As a commercial construction firm, they handled everything from start to finish without any unnecessary stress on my side. What impressed me was how they suggested practical ideas that improved the design while also keeping things realistic. The communication was always clear, so I never felt out of the loop. The project ran smoothly, deadlines were met, and the end result is exactly what I was hoping for — a space that feels both functional and modern. It’s not easy finding contractors who are this reliable, but Craftex definitely proved they can be trusted.

    Taron Papoyan

  • I had an amazing experience working with Sviat and the Craftex team on our office fit-out in London. They were always professional, responsive, and quick to offer the best advice whenever decisions needed to be made. I really appreciated how they balanced style with practicality — the office doesn’t just look fantastic, it works perfectly for our team. Everything was done with care and attention to detail, and the project never felt overwhelming because they managed it so well. Communication was clear from start to finish, and I always felt involved in the process. I would happily recommend Craftex to anyone looking for a trustworthy contractor.

    Artur Dvorak

  • Craftex carried out a warehouse fit-out for us, and I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. The space has been completely transformed into a highly organized and efficient environment that makes our daily operations much smoother.
    The team was professional but also very approachable — I always felt comfortable asking questions or giving feedback. They came up with smart, practical solutions that worked perfectly for our setup, and everything was explained clearly along the way.
    The best part was how they stuck to the agreed timeline, finishing on schedule without cutting corners. It’s rare to get both quality and reliability, but Craftex delivered both.

    Roma Shchukin

  • We’re extremely happy with Sviat and the Craftex team’s work. They suggested clever ideas, managed the project efficiently, and delivered a functional, modern space. The team was easy to communicate with and very professional throughout the process!

    Polina Lysenko

  • I can honestly say our office has been completely transformed thanks to Craftex. From the very first meeting, the team was approachable, professional, and full of creative ideas that really made sense for our business. They didn’t just focus on how the space would look but also how it would work for the team day-to-day. The new layout is efficient, modern, and welcoming, and you can tell they really thought about the details. The whole process was smooth and surprisingly stress-free. They kept me updated at every stage, which gave me confidence. I’m really happy with the results and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone.

    Mykyta Khadzhynov

  • The results from Craftex’s commercial refurbishment in London are fantastic. The team was friendly, clear in communication, and made sure the project stayed on track. The workspace now feels efficient, welcoming, and modern. Definitely a team you can trust!

    Alaa Betar

  • These guys actually deliver. They handled our first industrial to residential conversion near Tower Bridge, turned an old warehouse into 4 modern flats. They stuck to the plan, kept the site clean and the timing was on point. No hidden extras, no drama, just a professional construction company in London that gets the job done.

    Богдан Главацкий

  • We recently hired Craftex for a commercial office fit-out project in Central London, and overall, we’re really happy with the result. There was a delay on our side with a custom glass partition supplier, but the Craftex team managed the construction schedule very professionally and kept everything on track. Their guys worked clean, respected our workspace and IT setup, and kept the site tidy throughout. If you're looking for a reliable office refurbishment company in London, I’d definitely recommend Craftex. Would use them again without hesitation.

    Ardian Beleshi

  • I was stressed about timing since we had bookings lined up, but they smashed it. Even worked Saturday to finish the floor. My clients love the look — the beauty salon fit-out turned out exactly how I wanted. Couldn’t have pulled it off without their help. Genuinely appreciate the way they communicated throughout the refurbishment. If you need reliable help with beauty salon design or fit-out, especially in a place like Chelsea — these are the guys.

    Rami Jusupova

  • Fuse Energy hired Craftex on the fit-out and installation of our engineering and research centre, which included electrical, heating, lighting, plumbing, and ventilation upgrades. They delivered everything to a high standard and were proactive throughout — even working weekends to help speed up the programme, despite not being contracted to. They managed last-minute changes very well, communication was clear and consistent, and the team was professional from start to finish. We’d happily recommend Craftex to anyone needing a reliable construction partner.

    Hainro Eybers

  • Holistic therapy space fit-out
    Super impressed. I had a very specific vision for the studio. calm tones, soft lighting, hidden storage etc. the craftex team just got it. build was done quicker than I expected and the guys were polite, tidy and actually listened. we had 2 snags on day one but they fixed it before the week was out. worth it for the peace of mind.

    Dariia Shvyryda

  • Made a full refurbishment and redesign of our Central London office. Fantastic work, quality service and reliable people. Can recommend it to everybody

    Nikita Nigai

  • Amazing experience with these guys. I trusted them my apartment in London and Business. They are always accurate, very professional, responsive and neat. They would always advice me right things for my best interest. I had luxury experience with them and I would definitely recommend Craftex to everyone.

    Motush Motushev

  • Could not be HAPPIER with Sviat and the Craftex team, they certainly showed me that they’re the number one office design company in London that we’ve had the pleasure of working with. They gave us a unique design just like we wanted, and we loved the first initial draft of the concept. Also have to give them props for Construction, I gave them a tight timeline as we needed to move our team in ASAP, so they pulled double shifts and I didn’t see a drop in quality. Will be to talking to the team when we move up to our next bigger office. Highly recommended A+++

    Mikhail Burdoev

  • Very professional company. Craftex did brilliant minimalistic design and completely refurbished my apartment to the highest quality.

    Vlad

  • I and my husband are very satisfied with Craftex's service and customer support. We bought a house in Hampstead and wanted to redesign and renovate it. On our initial free consultation with Sviat, we found out that we actually can do loft conversion and rear extension and add value to the property straight away.
    We worked with the Craftex design team to bring our vision to life and deliver planning approvals. At that time guys started stripping out to save time on the construction programme as we wanted to move in ASAP.
    We worked with very experienced project director Konstantin who was responsible for all aspects of project delivery from design to construction with a very good eye on details and customer care.
    We saved a lot of money by having professional advice from the start. Project management and quality at Craftex are at the highest level. Many thanks to Craftex Team.

    Lia Lavryk

  • ISO 9001
  • ISO 14001
  • ISO 45001
  • CHAS
  • Constructionline Gold
  • SafeContractor
  • TrustMark
  • FMB
  • NICEIC
  • NAPIT
  • MCS
  • CSCS
  • Considerate Constructors
  • RICS, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
  • RIBA, Royal Institute of British Architects
  • ARB, Architects Registration Board
  • Public & Employers' Liability £10M
  • Professional Indemnity £10M
  • ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 certified

Planning a fire door programme?

Send the door survey or the building address. We will come back to you the same working day.

Unit 5, 160 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 9TR

info@craftex.co.uk

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