Getting fire door ironmongery right in Wrexham
Our fire door ironmongery service in Wrexham is simple: a survey, a fixed quote, certified products and an installation finished to the manufacturer's evidence.
Around Wrexham, schools, HMOs and family homes after loft conversions 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.
Signage for fire doors in Wrexham 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 Wrexham we replace them with hardware covered by each door's 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:
- Locks and latches covered by the evidence
- Fire-rated hinges, commonly grade 13
- Intumescent pads and lock linings
- Bolts and selectors where specified
The regulations behind fire doors in Wrexham
Wrexham is in Wales, where new and replacement fire doors are covered by the Building Regulations 2010 as applied in Wales, with the Welsh Approved Document B as guidance. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 also applies, so responsible persons in workplaces and the common parts of blocks must keep fire doors maintained.
One difference from England: regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, with its quarterly and annual fire door checks, does not apply in Wales. Your fire risk assessment sets the checking regime instead, and we work to it.
Where fire door ironmongery fit in Wrexham
You are most likely to need fire door ironmongery if you look after HMOs, offices or schools. Whatever the building in Wrexham, we survey each opening and tell you which doors need work and which do not.
From enquiry to handover in Wrexham
- 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
What does fire door ironmongery cost in Wrexham?
Guide pricing for fire door ironmongery: from £40 for minor items to £350 for a full hardware set per door, ex VAT. Volume work across several doors in one Wrexham building usually brings the per-door cost down. Your written quote is fixed once we have surveyed.
Nearby areas we cover from Wrexham
Beyond Wrexham itself we also cover nearby towns such as Rhosllannerchrugog (6.1 km), Buckley and Hawarden. The service, pricing and evidence are the same wherever you are.
Common questions
Do you cover LL13 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Wrexham including LL13, and nearby towns such as Rhosllannerchrugog and Buckley. The survey and written quote are free.
How quickly can you survey in Wrexham?
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.
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.