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Steel Front Doors for Residential Developers

Steel Front Doors for UK Residential Developers: Approved Document Q, NHBC-Ready and Built into Your Programme

Built for the build programme

Compliant, scheduled, certified for handover. Built for residential developer procurement and Building Control sign-off

Approved Document Q has been mandatory on residential entrance doors since 2015. Building Control sign-off requires PAS 24 certification on every plot. NHBC, LABC and Premier Guarantee handover packs all expect the certification evidence in the right format on the right date. Missing it means delayed certificates of practical completion and held-back release payments.

SteelR manufactures and installs bespoke steel entrance doors directly, with full Approved Doc Q certification pack supplied per plot, single accountable point of contact, and an in-house install team scheduled against the build programme. This page sets out the specification, programme delivery and contract model most residential developers need to see during tender, framework or direct award procurement.

Multi-point locking on a SteelR steel front door specified for residential developer projects

Approved Document Q

PAS 24 + RC4 Standard on every door, certification pack per plot

Every SteelR door is PAS 24:2022 certified, which is the standard referenced by Approved Document Q for new-build residential entrance doors in England and Wales. Certification documents are supplied per plot at handover for Building Control sign-off, registered against the property address and held on file indefinitely for future audit, freehold transfer or management handover.
Above PAS 24, every door carries BS EN 1627:2011 RC4 single leaf, unglazed certification as Standard (the European framework for sustained forced-entry resistance). LPS 1175 SR3 (LPCB police-preferred Enhanced upgrade), SR4 D10 Issue 8 (Commercial-grade upgrade) and LPS 1673 attack-resistance (Ultra-high, by enquiry) are available on every door where the unit type, location or specification calls for higher attack-resistance. FD30S fire and smoke rating to BS 476-22 or BS EN 1634-1 is standard; FD60 is available for common-area doors and protected escape routes.
  • PAS 24:2022 certified (Approved Document Q minimum)
  • BS EN 1627:2011 RC4 single leaf, unglazed (Standard)
  • FD30S fire and smoke rated (Approved Document B)
  • Secured by Design approved
  • LPS 1175 SR3, SR4, LPS 1673 upgrades available
  • FD60 fire rating available for common areas
  • Certification pack per plot, address-registered

Door schedules

Costed schedules, mixed unit types, fixed pricing for the contract

Door schedules are produced from survey data for each project, costed line by line against the agreed specification and signed off by the developer or QS before any manufacture begins. Schedules accommodate variable aperture sizes, mixed unit types (detached, terraced, flatted, leasehold, HMO) and phased plot release within a single development.
Pricing is fixed at programme commencement against the agreed door schedule and held for the duration of the contract, regardless of how many phases the development spans. NBS-format specification clauses, BIM data, fire test certificates and schedule-of-rates pricing are supplied in the format your procurement team needs for evaluation, whether the package is being tendered, run under JCT or NEC, or direct-awarded.

Phased delivery

Doors arrive at the plot when first-fix is complete

Phased delivery against your build programme is the default model. Doors are scheduled to arrive at each plot when first-fix is complete and the aperture is ready for installation, not in bulk on day one with a storage cost attached. For multi-phase developments spanning multiple plot releases, the same project lead and install team carry through every phase, so Phase 4 in 2028 references the Phase 1 specification and certification format from 2026 without drift.
Standard lead time is eight to twelve weeks from agreed door schedule to finished door in place per plot. Accelerated programmes are possible on selected specifications via prior arrangement at the design stage. We do not pretend a four-week lead time on a bespoke product; we do commit to the eight-to-twelve week programme in writing and hit it.

Installation

Installed by the manufacturer, never subcontracted

The team that manufactures the door is the team that installs it. Every fitter is DBS-checked, employed directly by SteelR, and trained against the certified fixing specification. This is the only way the certification pack remains valid against the installed door, not just the door as it left the factory. Subcontracted installation, even on an identical door, often invalidates the as-tested certification because the fixing detail diverges from the construction the certification was awarded against.
Single-leaf doors install in one working day per plot. Double doors or sidelight configurations take two days. The site team operates with full PPE, dust sheets and end-of-day clean-down. No mess left for the next trade, no follow-up call-out for snagging the install disturbed.

Aftercare

Defects period support, address-registered for handover

During the defects liability period, the developer's site team has direct access to our project lead by phone or email; defects are assessed and resolved on site by the same install team that fitted the door. Every SteelR door carries a ten-year manufacturer warranty on the door construction, five years on the decorative finish and three years on hardware, which continues beyond the defects period and transfers with the property to the eventual homeowner or freeholder.
Certification packs are address-registered against each plot and held on file indefinitely. This simplifies the developer's handover pack to NHBC, LABC or Premier Guarantee, the buyer's solicitor enquiry pack and any subsequent freehold or management company transfer. For build-to-rent operators retaining the freehold long term, the certification register stays accessible for future Building Safety Act 2022 case submissions.

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PAS 24 Steel Entrance Door

PAS 24:2022 explained for new-build dwellings under Approved Document Q. The regulatory floor on every SteelR door.

FD30 + FD60 fire rated front doors

What FD30 and FD60 mean, where each is required on a residential development, and how fire rating combines with PAS 24, RC4 Standard and Secured by Design.

Secured by Design Steel Front Doors

The UK police-preferred specification, frequently referenced in developer planning conditions and insurer requirements.

LPS 1175 SR3 Enhanced upgrade

LPCB police-preferred specification for higher-risk plots within a development. Available on every SteelR door above the BS EN 1627 RC4 Standard.

Steel front doors for housing associations

Procurement model for stock-replacement programmes and Building Safety Act 2022 evidence. Useful where the development is being delivered for an RP partner.

How a SteelR project runs

Survey, design, manufacture and install. The same model applies to single-plot self-builds and multi-phase developments.

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

Are SteelR doors compliant with Approved Document Q for new-build dwellings?

Yes. Every SteelR steel front door is PAS 24:2022 certified, which is the standard referenced by Approved Document Q for residential entrance doors in new-build dwellings in England and Wales. The certification pack is supplied at handover for Building Control sign-off. Each door also carries BS EN 1627:2011 RC4 single leaf, unglazed certification as Standard, sitting above PAS 24 in attack resistance. LPS 1175 SR3 (LPCB police-preferred Enhanced upgrade), SR4 D10 Issue 8 (Commercial-grade upgrade) and LPS 1673 attack-resistance (Ultra-high, by enquiry) are available on every door for higher-risk specifications.

Do you supply door schedules for multi-unit developments?

Yes. Door schedules are produced from the survey data for each project, costed line by line against the agreed specification, and signed off by the developer or QS before any manufacture begins. Schedules accommodate variable aperture sizes, mixed unit types (houses, flats, leasehold, HMO) and phased plot release within a single development. Pricing is fixed at programme commencement and held for the duration of the contract.

What lead time should I plan into the build programme?

Standard lead time is eight to twelve weeks from agreed door schedule to finished door in place. Phased delivery against your build programme is the default model: doors are scheduled to arrive at the plot when first-fix is complete and the aperture is ready for installation. For multi-phase developments spanning multiple plot releases, the project lead and install team carry through every phase, so Phase 4 references the Phase 1 specification without drift. Accelerated programmes are possible on selected specifications via prior arrangement at the design stage.

Does SteelR work directly with the main contractor, or via the developer?

Both routes work. We contract directly with the developer where the developer holds the door package separately, and we work as a tier-2 specialist supplier under the main contractor where the package sits inside the main works contract. NBS-format specification clauses, BIM data and schedule-of-rates pricing are supplied in whichever format the procurement team needs. JCT and NEC contract terms are familiar territory; specific contract amendments are reviewed at tender stage.

What happens during the defects liability period if a door issue arises?

Every SteelR door carries a ten-year manufacturer warranty on the door construction, five years on the decorative finish and three years on hardware. During the defects liability period, the developer's site team has direct access to our project lead by phone or email; defects are assessed and resolved on site by the same install team that fitted the door. Certification packs are address-registered against each plot and held on file indefinitely, which simplifies the developer's handover pack and any subsequent freehold or management transfer.

Can SteelR supply at the unit volume a multi-plot development needs?

Yes. Manufacturing is to order in our UK facility, which means there is no constraint from standard sizes or catalogue ranges. We have delivered programmes ranging from individual high-end self-builds through to multi-phase residential developments spanning hundreds of plots. The model is one supplier, one accountable manufacturer, one in-house install team across the duration. No subcontracted fitting at any phase.

PAS 24 CertifiedBS EN 1627 RC4 StandardLPS 1175 SR3 / SR4 AvailableLPS 1673 on EnquirySecured by DesignFD30S / FD60 Fire RatedISO 9001 + ISO 14001Made in Britain

Bespoke · UK manufactured · BS EN 1627 RC4 · LPS 1175 SR3 / SR4 available

Enquire about a bespoke SteelR door for Residential Developers

Free consultation with our design team. No obligation. Every door is manufactured in the UK to your specification. Standard residential spec is BS EN 1627:2011 RC4 single leaf, unglazed. LPS 1175 SR3 and SR4 enhanced and commercial-grade certifications are available on request, with LPS 1673 attack-resistance by enquiry. Installed by our in-house fitters.

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