Fire door ironmongery for Dunstable buildings
Our fire door ironmongery service covers Dunstable and the wider Bedfordshire area. Every job starts with a survey of the openings, so the quote reflects your actual doors rather than a guess.
In and around Dunstable, fire door work covers everything from care homes to family homes after loft conversions. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
We supply ironmongery for Dunstable fire doors that matches each door's test evidence. Signage for fire doors in Dunstable buildings is fitted as part of the job, not as an afterthought.
Signage
Most fire doors need a sign saying whether they should be kept shut, kept locked or are automatic. We fit signage appropriate to the door's use as part of the installation.
On a typical job that means:
- Lever handles, pull handles and push plates
- Bolts and selectors where specified
- Locks and latches covered by the evidence
- Fire-rated hinges, commonly grade 13
What the rules say for Dunstable
Fire doors in Dunstable 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 Dunstable 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 ironmongery in Dunstable?
You are most likely to need fire door ironmongery if you look after blocks of flats, HMOs or hotels. Whatever the building in Dunstable, we survey each opening and tell you which doors need work and which do not.
How a Dunstable job runs
- Identify the door's certification and hardware schedule
- List items that need replacing
- Supply matching hardware
- Fit with correct pads and linings
- Check operation, closing and latching
- Record what was fitted
Prices for fire door ironmongery in Dunstable
As a guide, budget from £40 for minor items to £350 for a full hardware set per door, ex VAT for fire door ironmongery. The figure for your Dunstable 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.
Dunstable and neighbouring towns
We also cover towns near Dunstable, including Luton (7.3 km away), Leighton Buzzard and Harpenden. If your building is in LU6 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Questions
Do you work in Dunstable?
Yes, we take on fire door ironmongery in Dunstable and the surrounding area, including Luton and Leighton Buzzard. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
Do I need to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to give us access to the doors. For blocks and commercial buildings, a caretaker or site contact is fine; for HMOs and homes, we agree a time with you or your tenants.
Can I fit a new lock to a fire door?
Only one that is covered by the door's test evidence, fitted with the correct intumescent protection. A larger lock body or new holes can compromise the door.
Are brass hinges acceptable on fire doors?
Only if they are fire tested and covered by the door's evidence. Many decorative hinges are not.