Double fire doors in Wimbledon, done to the evidence
Looking for double fire doors in Wimbledon? We supply and fit certified fire doors and components across Wimbledon and the wider Greater London area, working from a free survey and a fixed written quote.
Wimbledon has a broad mix of buildings, including hotels, schools and restaurants, and the same fire door principles apply to all of them.
Leaf-and-a-half doors are a practical option for Wimbledon care homes and schools that need occasional wide access. Double doors on wards, school corridors and lobbies in Wimbledon take heavy use, so closing sequence and meeting-edge seals get extra attention.
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.
Each installation includes:
- Closers matched to each leaf
- Equal pair or leaf-and-a-half doorsets
- Flush bolts and hold-opens within evidence
- Meeting-stile intumescent and smoke seals
The regulations behind fire doors in Wimbledon
England's framework applies in Wimbledon. 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 Wimbledon, 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.
Which buildings in Wimbledon need double fire doors?
The need for double fire doors usually arises in schools or care homes, and sometimes communal corridors. Each has its own pressures, such as residents at home or a building that must stay open, so we plan the sequence of work in Wimbledon to keep escape routes protected throughout.
From enquiry to handover in Wimbledon
- 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 Wimbledon
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 Wimbledon 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 Wimbledon and nearby
Neighbouring towns such as Morden, Mitcham, Putney and New Malden are covered too, so clients with several buildings can use one installer and one evidence format.
Common questions
Do you cover SW19 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Wimbledon including SW19, and nearby towns such as Morden and Mitcham. The survey and written quote are free.
Do I need to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to give us access to the doors. For blocks and commercial buildings, a caretaker or site contact is fine; for HMOs and homes, we agree a time with you or your tenants.
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.
What does a door coordinator do?
It holds the leaf that must close second until the first leaf has shut, so rebated meeting edges close in the right order and both leaves latch. Without it, the pair can end up open or misaligned.