Fire door ironmongery in Durham, done to the evidence
From the DH1 postcode district outwards, we take on fire door ironmongery across Durham for homes, blocks and workplaces.
Buildings in and around Durham range from small blocks of flats to care homes and light industrial buildings. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
Missing hinge screws and unsuitable locks are routine findings on fire door inspections everywhere; in Durham we replace them with hardware covered by each door's evidence. We supply ironmongery for Durham fire doors that matches each door's test 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.
What you get:
- Lever handles, pull handles and push plates
- Bolts and selectors where specified
- Fire door signage
- Fire-rated hinges, commonly grade 13
The regulations behind fire doors in Durham
England's framework applies in Durham. 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 Durham, 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.
Where fire door ironmongery fit in Durham
You are most likely to need fire door ironmongery if you look after hotels, schools or blocks of flats. Whatever the building in Durham, we survey each opening and tell you which doors need work and which do not.
What happens after you enquire
- 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 Durham
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.
Around Durham
Nearby towns we cover include Chester-le-Street, Houghton-Le-Spring and Stanley. Distance from Durham does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Common questions
Is Durham within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Durham in County Durham and neighbouring towns such as Chester-le-Street. There is no charge for the survey.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Durham 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.
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.