Fire door ironmongery in Swadlincote, done to the evidence
Our fire door ironmongery service in Swadlincote is simple: a survey, a fixed quote, certified products and an installation finished to the manufacturer's evidence.
In and around Swadlincote, fire door work covers everything from light industrial buildings to houses with integral garages. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
Signage for fire doors in Swadlincote 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 Swadlincote 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.
As standard, the work covers:
- Lever handles, pull handles and push plates
- Bolts and selectors where specified
- Locks and latches covered by the evidence
- Fire door signage
What the rules say for Swadlincote
The rules that apply to fire doors in Swadlincote 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 Swadlincote 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.
Buildings and duty holders in Swadlincote
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Swadlincote can all commission fire door ironmongery from us. The usual settings are schools and HMOs, though single doors for hotels are just as welcome.
From enquiry to handover in Swadlincote
- 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 Swadlincote
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 Swadlincote building usually brings the per-door cost down. Your written quote is fixed once we have surveyed.
Swadlincote and neighbouring towns
We also cover towns near Swadlincote, including Burton upon Trent (6.8 km away), Coalville and Derby. If your building is in DE11 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Questions from Swadlincote
Do you work in Swadlincote?
Yes, we take on fire door ironmongery in Swadlincote and the surrounding area, including Burton upon Trent and Coalville. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
How quickly can you survey in Swadlincote?
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.
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.
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.