Getting fire door closers right in Putney
We provide fire door closers in Putney (SW15 and the surrounding postcodes), from the first survey through to a documented handover.
Around Putney, hotels, clinics and student accommodation all depend on fire doors that close, latch and seal. We survey each opening and tell you plainly which doors need work and which don't.
Free-swing closers are a practical option for Putney care homes and supported living. A closer that fails to latch the door is one of the first things we put right on Putney fire doors.
Overhead, concealed or free-swing
Overhead closers are the most common and easiest to maintain. Concealed closers keep a clean look and deter tampering, if covered by the door's evidence. Free-swing closers let a door move freely in everyday use and close when the fire alarm sounds, which is useful in care homes and for people who find doors hard to open.
As standard, the work covers:
- Record of model and settings
- Correctly powered closer to BS EN 1154
- Assessment of door size, weight and use
- Overhead, concealed or free-swing options
Rules and responsibilities in Putney
England's framework applies in Putney. 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. Enforcement of fire safety law in Putney sits with the London Fire Brigade.
For blocks over 11 metres in Putney, 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.
Who needs fire door closers in Putney?
The need for fire door closers usually arises in HMOs or blocks of flats, and sometimes schools. 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 Putney to keep escape routes protected throughout.
How a Putney job runs
- Check the door, frame and existing closer
- Select a closer suited to the leaf and use
- Fit to the template and the door's evidence
- Adjust closing and latching speeds
- Test from wide and small opening angles
- Record the closer and its settings
Guide prices in Putney
If you need a budget figure first, the guide for fire door closers is £90–£220 per closer supplied and fitted; adjustment visits from £195, ex VAT. We firm that up after a survey, pricing each door separately so you can see where the money goes.
Putney and neighbouring towns
Neighbouring towns such as Barnes, Fulham, Wimbledon and Chiswick are covered too, so clients with several buildings can use one installer and one evidence format.
Questions from Putney
Is Putney within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Putney in Greater London and neighbouring towns such as Barnes. There is no charge for the survey.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Putney 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 a fire door closer be too strong?
Yes. An over-powered or badly set closer makes the door hard to open and may lead people to wedge it. The goal is reliable closing with a reasonable opening force.
Why won't my fire door latch?
Usually the closer is out of adjustment or under-powered, or the latch and keep are misaligned. Both are normally quick to fix.