Fire door ironmongery in Reading: what's involved
We provide fire door ironmongery in Reading (RG1 and the surrounding postcodes), from the first survey through to a documented handover.
In and around Reading, fire door work covers everything from clinics to schools. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
Missing hinge screws and unsuitable locks are routine findings on fire door inspections everywhere; in Reading we replace them with hardware covered by each door's evidence. We supply ironmongery for Reading fire doors that matches each door's test evidence.
Why hardware choice matters
Fire doors are tested with particular hardware. Hinges hold the door in place as it heats up; locks and latches keep it shut against fire pressure; their holes are protected with intumescent linings. Swapping in a cheaper hinge, a larger lock body or a lever on a spindle that melts can change how the door behaves. Hinges for fire doors are commonly grade 13 to BS EN 1935.
On a typical job that means:
- Bolts and selectors where specified
- Intumescent pads and lock linings
- Lever handles, pull handles and push plates
- Locks and latches covered by the evidence
Rules and responsibilities in Reading
Fire doors in Reading 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 Reading 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.
Buildings and duty holders in Reading
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Reading can all commission fire door ironmongery from us. The usual settings are HMOs and schools, though single doors for blocks of flats are just as welcome.
How a Reading 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 Reading
Budget around from £40 for minor items to £350 for a full hardware set per door, ex VAT for fire door ironmongery. Our guide prices are the same in Reading as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Covering Reading and nearby
Beyond Reading itself we also cover nearby towns such as Lower Earley (4.8 km), Wokingham and Crowthorne. The service, pricing and evidence are the same wherever you are.
Questions
Do you work in Reading?
Yes, we take on fire door ironmongery in Reading and the surrounding area, including Lower Earley and Wokingham. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Reading building?
Yes. Send it over and we can often price straight from it, then confirm on site. We report back against the same door references so you can close actions off.
Do fire doors need signs?
Most fire doors in non-domestic buildings and common parts should carry signage showing whether they are to be kept shut, kept locked or are automatic.
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.