Getting fire door ironmongery right in Crewe
When you book fire door ironmongery in Crewe, the aim is simple: doors that close, latch and seal as tested, with records that prove it.
Crewe has a broad mix of buildings, including care homes, family homes after loft conversions and HMOs, and the same fire door principles apply to all of them.
Signage for fire doors in Crewe buildings is fitted as part of the job, not as an afterthought. Missing hinge screws and unsuitable locks are routine findings on fire door inspections everywhere; in Crewe we replace them with hardware covered by each door's evidence.
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.
As standard, the work covers:
- Lever handles, pull handles and push plates
- Fire-rated hinges, commonly grade 13
- Fire door signage
- Intumescent pads and lock linings
Rules and responsibilities in Crewe
The rules that apply to fire doors in Crewe 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 Crewe 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.
Who needs fire door ironmongery in Crewe?
From blocks of flats to hotels, the requirement for fire door ironmongery in Crewe comes from the fire strategy or risk assessment for the building. We work from that document, or help you interpret your inspection report, before quoting.
Our process in Crewe
- 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
Guide prices in Crewe
If you need a budget figure first, the guide for fire door ironmongery is from £40 for minor items to £350 for a full hardware set per door, ex VAT. We firm that up after a survey, pricing each door separately so you can see where the money goes.
Covering Crewe and nearby
Crewe is about 34.0 km from Warrington, and we cover both, along with nearby Winsford and Kidsgrove. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Common questions
Is Crewe within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Crewe in Cheshire and neighbouring towns such as Winsford. There is no charge for the survey.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Crewe 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.
How many hinges does a fire door need?
Usually at least three, of the type and grade specified in the door's evidence. Heavier or taller doors may need more.
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.