What fire door closers in Gwent should include
Our fire door closers service runs throughout Gwent. Main towns include Newport (Gwent), Cwmbran and Pontypool, and we cover the smaller places in between.
A closer that fails to latch the door is one of the first things we put right on Gwent fire doors. Free-swing closers are a practical option for Gwent care homes and supported living.
Managing agents, landlords, schools, care providers, businesses and homeowners in Gwent can all use one team for survey, supply, installation and evidence. We plan work around occupants and hand over a record for every door.
The most common fire door fault
A fire door that does not close is not doing its job. Closers fail because they are under-powered, out of adjustment, damaged, leaking or disconnected by people who find the door too heavy. Often the fix is a correctly sized closer, set up properly, rather than a new door.
Which fire door rules apply in Gwent?
Because Gwent is in Wales, we work to the Building Regulations as they apply in Wales and to the Welsh version of Approved Document B. The responsible person duties under the Fire Safety Order 2005 still apply to workplaces and common parts.
England's fire door checking rules for tall residential buildings do not apply in Wales, so the checking frequency for doors in Gwent comes from your fire risk assessment.
How a Gwent 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
What does fire door closers cost in Gwent?
As a guide, budget £90–£220 per closer supplied and fitted; adjustment visits from £195, ex VAT for fire door closers. The figure for your Gwent 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.
Fire door closers questions
Do you provide fire door closers across Gwent?
Yes. We cover all of Gwent, including Newport (Gwent) and Cwmbran. Surveys and written quotes are free.
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.
Do all fire doors need closers?
Most do. Exceptions include some doors kept locked shut and some doors within houses, depending on the fire strategy.