Getting fire door closers right in South Glamorgan
Our fire door closers service runs throughout South Glamorgan. Main towns include Cardiff, Barry and Penarth, and we cover the smaller places in between.
Free-swing closers are a practical option for South Glamorgan care homes and supported living. We set closers in South Glamorgan buildings so doors close fully without becoming too heavy to open.
Managing agents, landlords, schools, care providers, businesses and homeowners in South Glamorgan can all use one team for survey, supply, installation and evidence. We plan work around occupants and hand over a record for every door.
Setting a closer properly
Closers have adjustments for closing speed, latching action and often backcheck. We set them so the door closes from any angle and engages the latch, without slamming. In England, Approved Document M guidance on opening force, no more than 30N for the first 30 degrees and 22.5N from 30 to 60 degrees at the leading edge, is a useful benchmark for usability. Our closers guide has more detail.
Rules and responsibilities in South Glamorgan
Fire door work in South Glamorgan follows Welsh building regulations and the Welsh Approved Document B. The Fire Safety Order 2005 covers workplaces and the shared parts of residential buildings here too, placing the duty on the responsible person.
The English regulation 10 checking regime does not extend to South Glamorgan, so how often doors are checked comes from the fire risk assessment. We hand over evidence that fits whatever regime your assessor sets.
From enquiry to handover in South Glamorgan
- 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
Budgeting for fire door closers in South Glamorgan
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 South Glamorgan as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Common questions
Do you provide fire door closers across South Glamorgan?
Yes. We cover all of South Glamorgan, including Cardiff and Barry. 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.