Double fire doors: our service in Greenford
Looking for double fire doors in Greenford? We supply and fit certified fire doors and components across Greenford and the wider Greater London area, working from a free survey and a fixed written quote.
Greenford has a broad mix of buildings, including converted flats, care homes and schools, and the same fire door principles apply to all of them.
Leaf-and-a-half doors are a practical option for Greenford care homes and schools that need occasional wide access. Double doors on wards, school corridors and lobbies in Greenford take heavy use, so closing sequence and meeting-edge seals get extra attention.
Why pairs need extra care
The meeting stiles are the weak point of a pair. Gaps there must be controlled, both leaves need intumescent and smoke seals as specified, and if the meeting edges are rebated, a door coordinator is usually needed so the leaves close in the right order. If they close out of sequence, the door may not latch and will not perform as tested.
What you get:
- Door coordinators where meeting edges are rebated
- Meeting-stile intumescent and smoke seals
- Flush bolts and hold-opens within evidence
- Equal pair or leaf-and-a-half doorsets
Fire door law for Greenford properties
The rules that apply to fire doors in Greenford are England's. The responsible person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 must keep fire doors in non-domestic premises and the common parts of flats in working order; the Fire Safety Act 2021 confirmed that this includes flat entrance doors onto common parts. In London, the London Fire Brigade is the enforcing authority for fire safety law.
Where a Greenford block is above 11 metres, regulation 10 of the 2022 regulations means communal doors are checked every three months and flat entrance doors annually on a best-endeavours basis. Replacement doors must also satisfy the Building Regulations, with Approved Document B as the guidance most building control bodies work from.
Who needs double fire doors in Greenford?
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Greenford can all commission double fire doors from us. The usual settings are office cores and schools, though single doors for care homes are just as welcome.
From enquiry to handover in Greenford
- Survey opening width, use and traffic
- Select pair configuration and hardware set
- Order certified doorset with coordinator and bolts if needed
- Install frame and hang both leaves
- Set closing sequence, seals and latching
- Test hold-open release and record evidence
What does double fire doors cost in Greenford?
As a guide, budget £1,600–£3,400 per pair supplied and fitted, depending on glazing and hardware, ex VAT for double fire doors. The figure for your Greenford building depends on the number of doors, the rating, the condition of the frames, finishes, hardware and access. We confirm a fixed price after the free survey.
Covering Greenford and nearby
Nearby towns we cover include Northolt, Southall and Wembley. Distance from Greenford does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Common questions
Is Greenford within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Greenford in Greater London and neighbouring towns such as Northolt. There is no charge for the survey.
How quickly can you survey in Greenford?
It depends on the number of doors and access, but we offer survey dates as soon as we reply to your enquiry. If an inspection has found urgent safety issues, tell us and we'll prioritise.
Why does the gap between the two leaves matter?
The meeting edges are where flame and smoke can pass most easily. The gap and the seals there must match the certification for the pair to perform as tested.
Can double fire doors be held open?
Yes, with hold-open devices that release on the fire alarm, or with free-swing closers. Wedges and hooks are not acceptable.