For period homes, flats and listed buildings
Our made-to-measure fire doors for residential properties are built to fit tall, wide or out-of-square openings in London homes. Each bespoke residential fire door can match period panels, mouldings and glass, while still being fully fire rated and certified.
Bespoke doors for homes
Many London homes were built long before standard door sizes. Victorian and Edwardian openings are often taller, wider or slightly out of square.
Cutting down a standard fire door to fit can break its rating. Residential made-to-measure fire doors are built to the right size from the start, so the rating holds.
In period buildings, a plain modern door can look out of place. Freeholders and conservation officers often want the original style kept.
Bespoke doors can have raised panels, mouldings and fire-rated glass in period patterns. The seals and label are hidden in the edge, so the door looks right.
Need a bespoke door for an office or shop? Our made-to-measure fire doors in London suit commercial openings too.
If your opening is a standard size, residential fire door installation with a ready-made doorset is quicker and cheaper.
What makes it bespoke
A period-style fire door has to look right and still do its job in a fire. These are the details we get right.
Built to your measured opening, so nothing is cut down on site.
Raised or flat panels in the style of the house.
Glass panels in period shapes, using fire-rated glass and beads that match the door’s test evidence.
Intumescent seals set into the edge.
The certification label sits on the top or hinge edge, out of sight but there to prove the rating.
Period handles and hinges that are fire rated.
How it works
From the first measure to a fitted, certified door.
We measure the opening and photograph the house’s existing doors.
Style, panels, glass and finish agreed with you.
Built by a certified maker to your exact sizes.
Fitted, adjusted and recorded with its label.
Other buildings
Bespoke fire doors for other kinds of building.
Step by step
Most bespoke front doors take a few weeks from measure to fitting. You get the same care at every stage.
Mistakes to avoid
These mistakes can leave a beautiful door that offers little fire protection.
Trimming a standard door to fit a tall opening can remove too much and break the rating.
Old glass reused in a fire door.
Intumescent paint alone does not turn an old door into a certified fire door.
Seals left out to keep the look.
A joiner-made door with no test evidence cannot be proven to be a fire door.
Listed building doors changed without permission.
Pricing
Prices depend on size, style and glass. Every door is quoted after a measure.
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Made-to-measure FD30 doorset, fitted | £900–£1,800per door |
| Period-style panelled or glazed upgrade | £250–£700per door |
| FD30S flat entrance doorset, supplied and fitted | £1,100–£1,900per door |
| Old door removed and disposed of | £30–£60per door |
Guide prices updated October 2026. Your fixed quote follows a visit or survey.
FD30S made to measure, with four raised panels.
£1,150–£2,500
Glazed and panelled, for a hall and stair.
£2,300–£5,000
Larger doors cost more to make.
Panels and mouldings add to the price.
Fire-rated glass in period shapes costs more.
Hardwood veneers cost more than paint.
Areas covered
We make and fit bespoke fire doors for homes in every London borough.
Much of our residential bespoke work is in Victorian and Edwardian conversions in inner London, where openings vary from flat to flat.
In conservation areas and listed buildings, we can supply drawings for planning or listed building consent.
Central London
North London
East London
South London
West London
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View serviceFAQ
What homeowners, leaseholders and freeholders ask about made-to-measure doors.
A made-to-measure FD30 door, fitted, usually costs £900–£1,800, before VAT. Period panels or glazing add around £250–£700. The final price depends on size, style, glass and finish. You get a fixed price after we measure, covering making, fitting and the paperwork. Ordering several matching doors can lower the price per door.
When your opening is not a standard size, or when you need a door that matches a period style. Cutting down a standard door can break its rating, so a made-to-measure door is the safer choice. We measure every opening first, so you know which type of door you need.
Yes. Bespoke fire doors can have raised panels, mouldings and fire-rated glass in period patterns. The seals and label are hidden, so the door looks traditional. Period handles and hinges can be fitted too, as long as they are fire rated. Many visitors would never guess it is a fire door.
Sometimes, but it is not simple. Upgrading an old door needs proper test evidence, and many old doors are too thin. In most cases, a new bespoke door made to look the same is safer and easier to prove. We can advise on your door.
Yes, as long as it is fire-rated glass fitted with the right beads and seals. We can match period glass shapes, such as arched or divided panels. The glass panels must stay within the sizes allowed by the test evidence. We check this when we agree the design, so there are no surprises.
Usually several weeks from measure to fitting, depending on the design. Fitting itself takes about a day. We give you a timeline when you order. You are never left without a door, as the old one stays until the new one is ready. On fitting day, the swap is done in a few hours.
Yes. Each door is made by a certified maker, labelled and backed by test evidence. You get the label details and paperwork when it is fitted. The label is placed discreetly on the edge, so it does not spoil the look. The paperwork is worth keeping with your property records.
Usually, yes. Listed buildings often need listed building consent for door changes. We can supply drawings to help with your application. Your freeholder may also need to approve the design if you live in a flat. Getting consent first avoids having to change the door again later, which can be costly.
Yes. Bespoke doors can be fitted with fire-rated locks, spyholes and letter plates. Ask us if security is a priority, and we will include it in the design. All hardware must be fire rated and suit the door’s test evidence.
Yes. Our own team measures and fits every bespoke door. That way, the same people are responsible from start to finish. Fitting by our own team also keeps the door’s certification valid, because it is installed as tested. If anything needs adjusting later, you only need to call us.
Next step
Tell us about your opening and the style you want. We will measure and give you a fixed price.
