Fire door closers in Reigate, done to the evidence
We provide fire door closers in Reigate (RH2 and the surrounding postcodes), from the first survey through to a documented handover.
Buildings in and around Reigate range from care homes to schools and small blocks of flats. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
We set closers in Reigate buildings so doors close fully without becoming too heavy to open. Free-swing closers are a practical option for Reigate care homes and supported living.
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.
As standard, the work covers:
- Correctly powered closer to BS EN 1154
- Close-and-latch test from full open
- Adjustment of speed, latching and backcheck
- Record of model and settings
The regulations behind fire doors in Reigate
The rules that apply to fire doors in Reigate are England's. The responsible person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 must keep fire doors in non-domestic premises and the common parts of flats in working order; the Fire Safety Act 2021 confirmed that this includes flat entrance doors onto common parts.
Where a Reigate block is above 11 metres, regulation 10 of the 2022 regulations means communal doors are checked every three months and flat entrance doors annually on a best-endeavours basis. Replacement doors must also satisfy the Building Regulations, with Approved Document B as the guidance most building control bodies work from.
Where fire door closers fit in Reigate
The need for fire door closers usually arises in care homes or HMOs, 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 Reigate to keep escape routes protected throughout.
How a Reigate 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
Prices for fire door closers in Reigate
Guide pricing for fire door closers: £90–£220 per closer supplied and fitted; adjustment visits from £195, ex VAT. Volume work across several doors in one Reigate building usually brings the per-door cost down. Your written quote is fixed once we have surveyed.
Nearby areas we cover from Reigate
Reigate is about 26.2 km from Woking, and we cover both, along with nearby Redhill and Horley. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Questions
Is Reigate within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Reigate in Surrey and neighbouring towns such as Redhill. There is no charge for the survey.
How quickly can you survey in Reigate?
It depends on the number of doors and access, but we offer survey dates as soon as we reply to your enquiry. If an inspection has found urgent safety issues, tell us and we'll prioritise.
What is a free-swing closer?
A closer that lets the door swing freely in normal use and closes it when the fire alarm operates. It suits care settings and people who find doors heavy.
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.