Fire door closers in Frome, done to the evidence
If you need fire door closers in Frome, we can survey, supply and install, then leave you the evidence your fire risk assessor will ask for.
In and around Frome, fire door work covers everything from family homes after loft conversions to small blocks of flats. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
A closer that fails to latch the door is one of the first things we put right on Frome fire doors. Free-swing closers are a practical option for Frome care homes and supported living.
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.
On a typical job that means:
- Correctly powered closer to BS EN 1154
- Adjustment of speed, latching and backcheck
- Close-and-latch test from full open
- Record of model and settings
Fire door law for Frome properties
Fire doors in Frome fall under English rules. New and replacement doors are covered by the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B. In workplaces and the common parts of blocks, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, as clarified by the Fire Safety Act 2021, puts the duty on the responsible person to keep fire doors suitable and maintained.
For residential buildings in Frome above 11 metres, regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 adds checks: communal fire doors at least every three months and best-endeavours checks of flat entrance doors at least every twelve months. Higher-risk buildings of at least 18 metres or seven storeys also come under the Building Safety Act 2022, where works may need approval from the Building Safety Regulator.
Who needs fire door closers in Frome?
From blocks of flats to HMOs, the requirement for fire door closers in Frome comes from the fire strategy or risk assessment for the building. We work from that document, or help you interpret your inspection report, before quoting.
From enquiry to handover in Frome
- 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 Frome
Budget around £90–£220 per closer supplied and fitted; adjustment visits from £195, ex VAT for fire door closers. Our guide prices are the same in Frome as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Frome and neighbouring towns
Neighbouring towns such as Trowbridge, Bath, Kingswood and Chippenham are covered too, so clients with several buildings can use one installer and one evidence format.
Common questions
Do you work in Frome?
Yes, we take on fire door closers in Frome and the surrounding area, including Trowbridge and Bath. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Frome 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.
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.
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.