Covering Crowthorne and nearby
Homes, businesses and public buildings throughout the RG45 postcode district can arrange automatic internal doors with us. We are the contracting party and organise every visit; the engineer, who works under our management, travels in to Crowthorne for the job rather than working from premises in town.
In Crowthorne, automatic door needs often centre on the high street: independent shops, pharmacies, banks, cafés and estate agents. Frontages are often narrow, so the choice is usually between a compact sliding door, a folding door or a swing operator on the existing door.
Nearby towns we also list for automatic internal doors (straight-line distance): Sandhurst (1.6 miles), Yateley (2.5 miles), Camberley (3.1 miles), Wokingham (3.4 miles), Bracknell (3.5 miles), Farnborough (5.5 miles).
What to think about for automatic internal doors in Crowthorne
- Schools and colleges in Crowthorne often prefer corridor work in the holidays. Book the survey early in the term before, so doors and operators can be ordered and delivered in time.
- Lightweight stud partitions may not carry an operator without extra support. The survey checks what the wall is made of and what reinforcement is needed.
- Care homes in Crowthorne often have residents with dementia. Think about which doors should open freely and which should be controlled, and agree that as a care decision before choosing controls.
- Each automated door needs power at the head. In older buildings in Crowthorne, running new supplies through finished corridors can be a significant part of the cost.
- Infection control rules may set what materials and controls can be used. Wipe-clean surfaces and sealed switches that stand up to cleaning products are worth specifying.
Automatic internal doors in Crowthorne: guide prices
The site survey is free, including the measured drawing and a fixed, itemised written quote. Guide price: from £1,795 ex VAT.
| Item | Guide price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Swing operator on an existing internal door | £1,795 – £3,995 | low-energy or full-energy, installed, ex VAT |
| Operators on a pair of cross-corridor doors | £3,795 – £6,495 | installed, ex VAT |
| Internal single-slide automatic door set | £4,495 – £7,995 | installed, ex VAT |
| Touch-free switch or push pad, fitted | £145 – £395 | per switch, ex VAT |
| Card or fob reader tied into the door | £795 – £2,495 | per door, ex VAT |
Standards and rules in England
Building regulations guidance in England (Approved Document M, Volume 2) says a powered opening system should be used where a self-closing entrance door would need more than 30 N at the leading edge to open, or more than 22.5 N between 30° and 60°, and expects external doors used by the public in new buildings to give at least 1000 mm of effective clear width.
Under the Equality Act 2010, service providers and employers must make reasonable adjustments for disabled people, which can include altering a physical feature such as a heavy entrance door. Fitting an automatic door helps, but does not on its own guarantee those duties are met.
How it works
- Start with a short enquiry. Use the form, phone or email. Tell us whether the work is a new door, an upgrade or an opener for a home, and we arrange the next step for your site in Crowthorne.
- Measured survey. The free survey confirms what will fit and what the entrance needs: opening width, door type, activation, safety sensors and behaviour on power loss or fire alarm, matched to how the building is used.
- Written price, no surprises. A fixed, itemised quote sets out the specification, the work involved, the expected lead time and the warranty terms. You can ask questions or change the specification before accepting it.
- Installed and commissioned. The door is installed with as little disruption as possible, then set up and tested for its hazard zones. Before leaving, the engineer explains the controls and hands over the documents for your records.
Make corridor and ward doors in Crowthorne easier to get through. Start with a free survey, with no obligation to go ahead.
Automatic internal doors in Crowthorne: questions
Can our cross-corridor fire doors in Crowthorne be held open?
Yes, using hold-open devices or fire-rated operators linked to the fire alarm, so the doors close when the alarm operates. We check the doors' condition and ratings first. Any change to how fire doors behave should be agreed with whoever holds your fire risk assessment.
Can you give me a price for automatic internal doors in Crowthorne?
Our guide starts from £1,795 excluding VAT (per door), the same guide price we use across the UK. The free site survey in Crowthorne confirms the price as a fixed, itemised written quote, and the guide price tool gives you a range before anyone visits.
Do you work in hospitals in Crowthorne?
Yes. We work to the estates team's requirements for door widths, controls, infection control and fire alarm interfaces, and provide method statements, insurance details and the documents they ask for. Work on wards is usually planned out of hours or in phases.
Can you fit automatic doors in a school in Crowthorne?
Yes. Corridor fire doors, dining halls and doors to accessible facilities are common. We usually plan the work for school holidays or after hours, and agree the programme with the school in writing so safeguarding and fire arrangements are maintained throughout.
How much disruption should we expect while the work is done in Crowthorne?
Most installations take one visit or a short series of visits, with dust and noise kept to the area around the door. The engineer screens off the work area, keeps a route in or out where possible and clears up before leaving. Larger entrances, lobbies or structural changes take longer, and the quote explains how that work is phased.
What does the written quote for automatic internal doors in Crowthorne include?
The quote lists each item separately: the door or equipment, installation, electrical connections where we provide them, removal of anything being replaced, testing and handover. It is a fixed price for the work described, so it does not change unless the scope changes, and any change is agreed with you in writing first.
Which building regulations apply to a new automatic entrance in Crowthorne?
In England the guidance is Approved Document M (Volume 2) for access, Approved Document B for fire safety and escape routes, and Approved Document K for glazing and powered doors. A new entrance can count as building work, so building control should be involved before it is ordered.