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Steel Front Doors for Housing Associations

Steel Front Doors for UK Housing Associations: Stock Replacement, Compliance and Single-Supplier Programmes

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Compliant, certified, installed by the manufacturer. Built for housing association procurement and asset management

The pressure on UK housing associations to evidence compliance against the Building Safety Act 2022, the Fire Safety Act 2021 and Approved Documents B and Q has changed the procurement bar for entrance doors. Building safety cases, FRA action plans and freeholder due diligence all now require certification evidence that survives audit years after install. The era of an unregistered door from an unnamed installer has ended.

SteelR manufactures and installs bespoke steel entrance doors directly, with full certification pack, single accountable point of contact and an in-house install team that is never subcontracted. This page sets out the specification, programme delivery model and aftercare terms most housing associations need to see during tender, framework or stock replacement procurement.

Multi-point locking on a SteelR housing association steel front door

Compliance

Every door arrives with the certification pack the audit asks for

The Standard SteelR specification carries PAS 24:2022, BS EN 1627:2011 RC4 single leaf, unglazed (the European framework for sustained forced-entry resistance, included as Standard on every door), Secured by Design approval and FD30S fire and smoke rating tested to BS 476-22 or BS EN 1634-1. Approved Document Q for security and Approved Document B for fire safety are both satisfied on the Standard tier alone, with no upgrade required.
For higher-risk applications, LPS 1175 SR3 (LPCB police-preferred, Enhanced upgrade), LPS 1175 SR4 D10 Issue 8 (Commercial-grade upgrade, used in data centres and bank vaults) and LPS 1673 attack-resistance (Ultra-high tier, by enquiry) are available as further upgrade tiers on every door. FD60 sixty-minute fire rating is available where common-area doors, protected escape routes or stairwell enclosures require it. Certification packs are address-registered and held on file indefinitely.
  • PAS 24:2022 certified (Approved Document Q)
  • 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
  • Address-registered certificate pack on every door

Stock replacement programmes

Phased delivery against your programme, not ours

Every door is manufactured to order, which means a stock-replacement programme is not constrained by standard sizes or catalogue lead times. Variable aperture dimensions across legacy 1960s and 1970s blocks are handled at survey stage. Door schedules are produced from the survey data, costed line by line, and signed off by the housing association before any manufacture begins.
Phasing is scheduled against your build or replacement timetable, not ours. We have delivered programmes ranging from single blocks through to multi-phase contracts spanning hundreds of units. The same project lead and install team carry through every phase, so Phase 4 references the Phase 1 specification without drift. Pricing is fixed at programme commencement against the agreed door schedule and held for the duration of the contract.

Installation

Manufacturer-installed. 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 unit. Double doors or sidelight configurations take two days. Resident communication packs are issued in advance, covering scope, timing, access requirements and out-of-hours contact. The site team operates with full PPE, dust sheets and end-of-day clean-down. No mess left for the resident, no follow-up call-out for damage during install.

Aftercare

Ten-year manufacturer warranty, single accountable contact

The door construction is covered for ten years. The decorative finish is covered for five years. Hardware components are covered for three years. Every install is logged against the property address with the certification pack, finish RAL number, hardware specification and install date, so a future hardware upgrade, finish refresh or smart-lock retrofit fits the first time without re-survey.
Aftercare contact is direct to our team by phone or email. No ticket systems, no call-centre routing. For multi-phase contracts, the project file is maintained across the duration of the framework so future works reference the original specification and certification evidence intact. This is particularly relevant for housing associations preparing building safety case submissions years after the original install, where the evidence trail is the determining factor.

Procurement

Framework, tender and direct-award routes

We work via direct award where the housing association has discretion under their procurement thresholds, and via tender or framework where required. NBS-format specification clauses, BIM data, fire test certificates and full schedule pricing are supplied in the format your procurement team needs for evaluation. Pre-contract site survey is included at no obligation. Nothing is chargeable until the door schedule and price are agreed in writing.
For framework callouts requiring a defined scope of works statement, certification register, insurance position and trading history reference, the document pack is held current and supplied on request.

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FD30 + FD60 fire rated front doors

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

PAS 24 Steel Entrance Door

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

Secured by Design Steel Front Doors

The UK police-preferred specification, recognised by housing association insurers and frequently referenced in framework requirements.

LPS 1175 SR3 Enhanced upgrade

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

How a SteelR project runs

Survey, design, manufacture and install. The same model applies to single units and multi-phase stock replacement programmes.

Areas served

Nationwide UK mainland coverage with no regional surcharge. Survey, manufacture and install across England, Scotland and Wales.

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

Can SteelR supply at the volume a housing association stock-replacement programme needs?

Yes. Every door is manufactured to order in our UK facility, which means we accommodate variable aperture sizes and specifications across a single development without retooling. Phased delivery is built into the programme from the survey stage onwards, scheduled against your build or replacement timetable rather than ours. We have delivered programmes ranging from a small block of flats through to multi-phase stock-replacement contracts spanning hundreds of units. The model is one supplier, one accountable manufacturer, one in-house install team. No subcontracted fitting.

What does SteelR provide for Building Safety Act 2022 compliance?

Every SteelR steel front door ships with a complete certification pack: PAS 24:2022 certificate, BS EN 1627:2011 RC4 single leaf, unglazed certificate of compliance as Standard, FD30S fire and smoke rating to BS 476-22 or BS EN 1634-1, and Secured by Design accreditation. For higher-rise buildings or properties flagged under the Building Safety Act, FD60 fire rating and LPS 1175 SR3 (LPCB police-preferred Enhanced upgrade), SR4 D10 Issue 8 (Commercial-grade upgrade) or LPS 1673 attack-resistance (Ultra-high, by enquiry) certifications are available on every door. The certification pack is registered against the property address and held on file indefinitely so future audits, building safety case submissions or freeholder transfers have the evidence trail intact.

Does SteelR work on FRA (Fire Risk Assessment) remediation programmes?

Yes. FRA remediation is one of the most common reasons a housing association replaces flat entrance doors, and one of the most common compliance gaps highlighted by the Fire Safety Act 2021. Our FD30S fire and smoke rated doors satisfy Approved Document B requirements for individual flat entrances; FD60 satisfies the higher requirement for common-area doors and protected escape routes. We work directly with your FRA report to confirm the door specification and installation evidence required, and provide the post-install certification needed to close out the action.

Who installs the doors? Does SteelR subcontract?

No subcontracting. Installation is carried out exclusively by our own DBS-checked, fully insured fitters, who are employed directly by SteelR. The team that manufactures the door is the team that installs it. This is the only way to keep PAS 24, BS EN 1627 RC4, LPS 1175 and FD30/FD60 certifications valid against the installed door rather than just the door as it left the factory. Subcontracted installation, even when the spec is identical, often invalidates the as-tested certification because the fixing detail diverges from the certified construction.

What about resident communication and minimising disruption during installation?

Single-leaf doors are typically installed inside one working day per unit. Double doors or sidelight configurations take two days. We provide resident communication packs in advance covering scope, timing, access requirements and out-of-hours contact details. For occupied units we work to scheduled time windows agreed with the housing association's resident liaison team. The site team operates with full PPE, dust sheets and end-of-day clean-down on every install. No mess left for the resident.

Is there a single point of contact for a multi-phase contract?

Yes. Every SteelR contract has a named project lead from survey stage through to final handover, supported by a small team that does not rotate. The project lead is reachable directly by phone or email throughout. No ticket systems, no call-centre routing. For multi-phase contracts spanning years, we maintain the project file so a Phase 4 install in 2028 references the Phase 1 specification and certification pack from 2026 without requiring re-survey of the original units.

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 Housing Associations

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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