London continues to grapple ambitious house-building targets – but whether the capital builds 30,000 or 90,000 homes in a year, one thing is certain, many of them will require fire doors.
A surge in demand
The Government has set a bold target for housebuilding. There is a particularly ambitious target focused on London, with approximately 88,000 new homes required per year to meet the capital’s growing demand.
Admittedly, recent figures show a significant gap between ambition and reality, with CBRE’s London New Build Market Report, current activity levels suggesting an annual average of just 33,500 homes being delivered over the next few years. In 2024–25, the city added around 31,800 net new dwellings – however, 31,800 new homes is still an awful lot of fire doors that need to be professionally installed, regularly maintained and kept fully compliant!
Looking ahead to 2026, experts anticipate London will likely build between 30,000 and 50,000 homes. Admittedly, still well below the target of nearly 90,000, but still nothing to be sniffed at! And with major shifts in funding, planning and policy happening all the time, who knows what the actual final figure could be!
A unique situation
Unlike most of the country, many new homes built in London aren’t houses. Instead, they are apartment blocks, and therefore they require multiple fire doors to meet building regulations and ensure occupant safety. And with the government’s increasing focus on fire safety post-Grenfell, the standards for fire door compliance have never been higher.
This surge in housing development is creating a huge demand for trained, competent, and reliable fire door installers. It’s not just about fitting doors; it’s about safeguarding lives.
A franchise opportunity
For those considering a career shift or business venture, now is the perfect time to enter the fire door industry. Starting a fire door franchise offers:
- Consistent demand driven by housing growth
- Regulatory urgency ensuring long-term relevance
- Low entry barriers with the right training and support
- Scalable business models from local servicing to national contracts
Whether you’re a tradesperson looking to specialise or an entrepreneur seeking a high-growth sector, the fire door industry is ripe with opportunity.
The All About Fire Doors franchise model, offers you the chance to:
- Receive full training in fire door compliance
- Be fully supported with ongoing tech, admin, and marketing help
- Build your fire door business with the backing of a trusted brand
- Meet the legislative demands of dozens of sectors
London’s housing pipeline may be slower than hoped, but it’s still flowing, and every home built is a new opportunity for fire safety professionals. With tens of thousands of fire doors needed annually, the demand for skilled installers is set to soar.
For those ready to step in, the timing couldn’t be better, and there’s never been a better way to do it than with All About Fire Doors.
Contact the team today to find out more.