Fire door closers in Felling, done to the evidence
When you book fire door closers in Felling, the aim is simple: doors that close, latch and seal as tested, with records that prove it.
Around Felling, light industrial buildings, family homes after loft conversions and houses with integral garages 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 Felling care homes and supported living. A closer that fails to latch the door is one of the first things we put right on Felling fire doors.
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.
Each installation includes:
- Record of model and settings
- Adjustment of speed, latching and backcheck
- Overhead, concealed or free-swing options
- Assessment of door size, weight and use
Rules and responsibilities in Felling
England's framework applies in Felling. 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.
For blocks over 11 metres in Felling, 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 Felling?
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Felling can all commission fire door closers from us. The usual settings are offices and schools, though single doors for HMOs are just as welcome.
How a Felling 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 Felling?
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 Felling 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.
Felling and neighbouring towns
We also cover towns near Felling, including Gateshead (2.2 km away), Newcastle upon Tyne and Hebburn. If your building is in NE10 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Common questions
Is Felling within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Felling in Tyne and Wear and neighbouring towns such as Gateshead. There is no charge for the survey.
What happens on a survey in Felling?
We look at every door in scope: the leaf, frame, gaps, seals, hinges, closer, glazing and how the frame is fixed. You then get a written quote that prices each door separately.
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.