When a fire-rated door is damaged, missing, not closing, not latching, or no longer compliant, it can create problems during a fire marshal inspection, insurance inspection, tenant turnover, or building sale. Apex Fire Protection helps commercial properties install, replace, repair, and inspect fire doors so the building stays safer and more compliant.

What We Do

Fire Door Installation Services

Apex is a commercial fire door contractor in Cincinnati. We install, replace, repair, and inspect fire-rated doors and the hardware that makes them code-compliant.

01

Fire-Rated Door Installation

Install new commercial fire-rated doors for rated corridors, stairwells, mechanical rooms, electrical rooms, warehouses, kitchens, and other required areas.

02

Fire Door Replacement

Replace damaged, rusted, missing, non-latching, or non-compliant fire doors with properly rated doors and compatible hardware.

03

Frame & Hardware Coordination

Quote and coordinate rated frames, closers, hinges, latches, panic hardware, smoke seals, gasketing, thresholds, and signage.

04

Closer & Latch Setup

Install or adjust commercial door closers and latching hardware so fire doors close and latch properly under self-closing conditions.

05

Fire Door Repair

Repair common fire door issues including dragging doors, broken closers, bad hinges, damaged gaskets, missing seals, and latch problems. See fire door repair.

06

Inspection & Deficiency Checks

Inspect installed fire doors for obvious deficiencies and document issues with photos and repair recommendations. See fire door inspection.

When You Need This

When Do You Need Fire Door
Installation or Replacement?

Fire doors fail more often than building owners realize. A fire door that won't latch is, functionally, not a fire door. Here are the common reasons Cincinnati buildings call us:

Fire door is damaged, rusted, or separating

Door does not close by itself

Door does not latch

Door is missing a fire rating label

Door has holes, field modifications, or damage

Frame is damaged or out of alignment

Door has illegal kickdowns or hold-open devices

Smoke seals or gasketing are missing or damaged

Panic hardware is broken or missing

Fire marshal or insurance inspection found a problem

Building is being renovated or turned over to a new tenant

Property manager wants deficiencies fixed before inspection

Apex Fire Protection technician on-site for a commercial fire door installation in Cincinnati

Repair First, Replace When Required

Fire Door Repair &
Inspection Also Available

If your fire door does not need full replacement, Apex can repair or adjust the issue when possible. Many fire door problems come from failed closers, bad hinges, latch misalignment, damaged seals, or doors being propped open. We can inspect the door, document the issue, and provide a repair quote before recommending replacement. See fire door repair or fire door inspection.

Door closer replacement

Latch and strike adjustment

Hinge replacement

Smoke seal and gasket replacement

Panic hardware repair or replacement

Door alignment issues

Fire door deficiency documentation

Repair recommendations for compliance

Who We Serve

Who We Install Fire Doors For

Apex installs and services commercial fire doors for every kind of commercial building in Greater Cincinnati and Dayton.

Apartments & Multifamily

Rated corridor doors, stairwell doors, mechanical room doors.

Property Managers

Portfolio-wide door deficiencies handled on one schedule.

Warehouses & Industrial

Rated separation walls, mechanical room doors, electrical room doors.

Office Buildings

Stairwell doors, rated corridor doors, mechanical rooms.

Schools, Daycares, Churches

Heavily inspected. Rated doors must close, latch, and stay compliant.

Hotels & Hospitality

Guest room corridor doors, stairwell doors, back-of-house separations.

Restaurants & Kitchens

Kitchen separation doors, back-of-house, walk-in cooler areas.

Medical & Assisted Living

Smoke compartment doors, life safety critical, inspection sensitive.

Retail & Mixed-Use

Tenant separation doors, stockroom doors, rated egress paths.

Pricing Guidance

Fire Door Installation Pricing

Fire door installation is life safety and compliance work, not cheap handyman work. Pricing varies with door, frame, and hardware specs. The ranges below are starting points for budgeting, not fixed quotes.

Fire Door Compliance Scan

Bundled with extinguisher walkthrough for qualifying customers

Free

Fire Door Inspection / Report

Documented inspection with deficiency report

$250–$500 min

Per-Door Inspection

Volume pricing per door depending on door count

$20–$45 / door

Minor Adjustment / Latch / Closer Labor

Single visit labor, no replacement parts

$95–$250

Closer Replacement (Installed)

Commercial-grade closer with installation labor

$250–$500+

Gasket / Seal Work

Smoke seal, gasket, sweep replacement per door

$175–$450 / door

Panic Hardware Repair / Replacement

Touchpad or crossbar exit device

$650–$1,800+

Full Fire-Rated Door Replacement

Quote only — depends on rating, hardware, access

$1,200–$3,500+

Door + Frame / Masonry / Wall Work

Quote only — involves rated wall or frame replacement

$3,000–$6,000+

Disclaimer: Final pricing depends on door size, rating, frame condition, wall type, hardware, access, labor, and whether the frame also needs replacement. These ranges are budgeting guidance, not guaranteed pricing. Every project gets a written quote.

Fire door installation is life safety and compliance work, not cheap handyman work.

How It Works

Our Fire Door
Installation Process

01

Inspect the Opening

We check the existing door, frame, hardware, rating needs, and visible compliance issues.

02

Build the Quote

We quote the door, hardware, labor, and any needed repair or replacement work.

03

Install or Replace

We install or coordinate installation of the fire-rated door, frame, closer, latch, hinges, seals, and hardware.

04

Test the Door

We check that the door closes, latches, swings properly, and is not obstructed.

05

Document the Work

Photos, notes, and installation documentation provided for your property records.

Bundle & Save

Fire Door Installation
+ Fire Extinguisher Service

Apex can combine fire door walkthroughs with extinguisher inspections, extinguisher recharge and replacement, emergency lighting checks, and other fire compliance services. This helps property managers handle multiple life safety items in one visit instead of calling separate vendors.