Double fire doors in Richmond, done to the evidence
We provide double fire doors in Richmond (TW9 and the surrounding postcodes), from the first survey through to a documented handover.
Buildings in and around Richmond range from care homes to purpose-built blocks of flats and student accommodation. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
Every pair we fit in Richmond is commissioned so both leaves close in the right order and latch. Leaf-and-a-half doors are a practical option for Richmond care homes and schools that need occasional wide access.
Hold-opens and escape
Pairs on corridors are often held open in daily use, with hold-open devices releasing both leaves when the alarm sounds. Where a pair is on an escape route used by the public, the escape hardware and the direction of opening also need to suit the fire strategy.
As standard, the work covers:
- Equal pair or leaf-and-a-half doorsets
- Closers matched to each leaf
- Door coordinators where meeting edges are rebated
- Flush bolts and hold-opens within evidence
What the rules say for Richmond
England's framework applies in Richmond. Approved Document B guides the fire performance of new and replacement doors under the Building Regulations 2010. Day-to-day duties sit with the responsible person under the Fire Safety Order 2005, and for multi-occupied residential buildings, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 add duties such as giving residents information about fire doors. In London, the London Fire Brigade is the enforcing authority for fire safety law.
For blocks over 11 metres in Richmond, those regulations require communal fire door checks at least every three months and best-endeavours flat entrance door checks each year. In higher-risk buildings, building work is overseen by the Building Safety Regulator, so we check whether approval is needed before starting.
Where double fire doors fit in Richmond
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Richmond can all commission double fire doors from us. The usual settings are care homes and office cores, though single doors for communal corridors are just as welcome.
How a Richmond job runs
- 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
Budgeting for double fire doors in Richmond
Budget around £1,600–£3,400 per pair supplied and fitted, depending on glazing and hardware, ex VAT for double fire doors. Our guide prices are the same in Richmond as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Richmond and neighbouring towns
We also cover towns near Richmond, including Isleworth (2.9 km away), Hounslow and Barnes. If your building is in TW9 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Questions
Is Richmond within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Richmond in Greater London and neighbouring towns such as Isleworth. There is no charge for the survey.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Richmond building?
Yes. Send it over and we can often price straight from it, then confirm on site. We report back against the same door references so you can close actions off.
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.
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.