Getting fire door ironmongery right in Truro
We provide fire door ironmongery in Truro (TR1 and the surrounding postcodes), from the first survey through to a documented handover.
Truro has a broad mix of buildings, including family homes after loft conversions, houses with integral garages and small blocks of flats, and the same fire door principles apply to all of them.
We supply ironmongery for Truro fire doors that matches each door's test evidence. Signage for fire doors in Truro buildings is fitted as part of the job, not as an afterthought.
Common hardware defects
Inspections regularly find missing hinge screws, mismatched hinges, plastic-bodied latches, unapproved bolts and locks fitted without intumescent protection. We replace them with items covered by the door's evidence and fit the matching pads and linings.
On a typical job that means:
- Bolts and selectors where specified
- Fire door signage
- Intumescent pads and lock linings
- Lever handles, pull handles and push plates
What the rules say for Truro
England's framework applies in Truro. Approved Document B guides the fire performance of new and replacement doors under the Building Regulations 2010. Day-to-day duties sit with the responsible person under the Fire Safety Order 2005, and for multi-occupied residential buildings, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 add duties such as giving residents information about fire doors.
For blocks over 11 metres in Truro, those regulations require communal fire door checks at least every three months and best-endeavours flat entrance door checks each year. In higher-risk buildings, building work is overseen by the Building Safety Regulator, so we check whether approval is needed before starting.
Which buildings in Truro need fire door ironmongery?
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Truro can all commission fire door ironmongery from us. The usual settings are HMOs and blocks of flats, though single doors for offices are just as welcome.
From enquiry to handover in Truro
- 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
Budgeting for fire door ironmongery in Truro
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 Truro as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Around Truro
Nearby towns we cover include Falmouth, Redruth and Newquay. Distance from Truro does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Questions from Truro
Is Truro within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Truro in Cornwall and neighbouring towns such as Falmouth. There is no charge for the survey.
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.
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.