External Fire Doors

FD30 external fire doors are the most commonly used option in residential properties, offering a practical balance between safety and everyday usability. Designed to resist fire for a minimum of 30 minutes, they are typically installed in areas where fire protection is required, but full commercial-grade performance is not necessary. You’ll often find them used for garage-to-house access, in flats and apartments, across shared entrances and along key escape routes within domestic properties. When installed correctly, an FD30 fire door creates a critical barrier that helps contain fire and smoke within one area, giving occupants valuable time to exit the building safely.

External fire doors are available in a range of materials and styles, making it easy to balance safety, performance and appearance. Composite external fire doors are among the most popular choices for modern homes, built from multiple materials to deliver excellent durability, weather resistance, and thermal performance. They offer strong, secure construction, require very little maintenance, and are available in a wide range of colours and finishes, making them suitable for both front doors and back doors. For a more traditional look, timber fire doors remain a popular option while still meeting modern fire ratings. Typically constructed with a solid core, they provide reliable strength and fire resistance, making them ideal for period properties, heritage-style homes or projects where a painted or customised finish is preferred.

Choosing the right fire door is only part of the process; proper installation is essential to ensure it performs as intended in the event of a fire. At Door Warehouse, we offer a complete supply and fit service designed to give you total peace of mind, starting with a free measure and site survey and followed by expert installation from our time-served joiners. All materials are checked on arrival to ensure quality, and we take care of removing and disposing of your old doors as part of the service. Every installation is carried out in line with fire safety standards, and for added reassurance, all materials and workmanship are backed by a 10-year guarantee. Our experienced team handles every detail, so you can be confident your external fire door is safe, compliant and built to last.

With decades of experience and a strong local reputation, Door Warehouse offers far more than just products. We provide a complete service built around quality, reliability and genuine customer care, ensuring every project is handled with the attention it deserves. Customers choose us for our 30+ years of experience, specialist knowledge in fire-rated doors and fire ratings, and a team of trusted joiners who take pride in their work. We’re known for offering honest, non-pushy advice, backed by a large showroom with a wide range of options, as well as made-to-measure and bespoke solutions tailored to each property. From initial enquiry through to installation, our full supply-and-fit service is backed by excellent reviews and aftercare, giving you confidence that everything is done properly. We focus on getting things right the first time, delivering solutions that are safe, compliant and built to last.

We supply and install external fire doors across Chester, Deeside, the Wirral, North Wales and Cheshire. If you’re based within approximately 25 miles of our showroom, we can provide a complete supply-and-fit service tailored to your property.

If you’re looking for high-quality external fire doors with expert installation, Door Warehouse is here to help. Whether you need advice, a quick quote from photos or a full site survey, our team will guide you through the process from start to finish.