Getting fire door closers right in Newcastle upon Tyne
For property owners, landlords and managing agents in Newcastle upon Tyne, we offer fire door closers with one team for the survey, the product and the installation.
Around Newcastle upon Tyne, shared houses, mixed-use office buildings and converted flats 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.
We set closers in Newcastle upon Tyne buildings so doors close fully without becoming too heavy to open. Free-swing closers are a practical option for Newcastle upon Tyne 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.
As standard, the work covers:
- Correctly powered closer to BS EN 1154
- Overhead, concealed or free-swing options
- Assessment of door size, weight and use
- Record of model and settings
Rules and responsibilities in Newcastle upon Tyne
The rules that apply to fire doors in Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne
The need for fire door closers usually arises in care homes or schools, and sometimes offices. 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 Newcastle upon Tyne to keep escape routes protected throughout.
From enquiry to handover in Newcastle upon Tyne
- 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 Newcastle upon Tyne
If you need a budget figure first, the guide for fire door closers is £90–£220 per closer supplied and fitted; adjustment visits from £195, ex VAT. We firm that up after a survey, pricing each door separately so you can see where the money goes.
Covering Newcastle upon Tyne and nearby
As well as Newcastle upon Tyne, we cover neighbouring towns including Gateshead, Gosforth and Felling. The survey and quote are free.
Questions
Do you work in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Yes, we take on fire door closers in Newcastle upon Tyne and the surrounding area, including Gateshead and Gosforth. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
How quickly can you survey in Newcastle upon Tyne?
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.
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.
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.