Fire door ironmongery in Braintree, done to the evidence
For property owners, landlords and managing agents in Braintree, we offer fire door ironmongery with one team for the survey, the product and the installation.
Around Braintree, care homes, family homes after loft conversions and houses with integral garages 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.
Missing hinge screws and unsuitable locks are routine findings on fire door inspections everywhere; in Braintree we replace them with hardware covered by each door's evidence. Signage for fire doors in Braintree buildings is fitted as part of the job, not as an afterthought.
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.
Each installation includes:
- Intumescent pads and lock linings
- Locks and latches covered by the evidence
- Fire door signage
- Bolts and selectors where specified
What the rules say for Braintree
Fire doors in Braintree fall under English rules. New and replacement doors are covered by the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B. In workplaces and the common parts of blocks, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, as clarified by the Fire Safety Act 2021, puts the duty on the responsible person to keep fire doors suitable and maintained.
For residential buildings in Braintree above 11 metres, regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 adds checks: communal fire doors at least every three months and best-endeavours checks of flat entrance doors at least every twelve months. Higher-risk buildings of at least 18 metres or seven storeys also come under the Building Safety Act 2022, where works may need approval from the Building Safety Regulator.
Who needs fire door ironmongery in Braintree?
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Braintree can all commission fire door ironmongery from us. The usual settings are hotels and schools, though single doors for blocks of flats are just as welcome.
Our process in Braintree
- 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 Braintree?
As a guide, budget from £40 for minor items to £350 for a full hardware set per door, ex VAT for fire door ironmongery. The figure for your Braintree building depends on the number of doors, the rating, the condition of the frames, finishes, hardware and access. We confirm a fixed price after the free survey.
Covering Braintree and nearby
Nearby towns we cover include Witham, Chelmsford and Maldon. Distance from Braintree does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Questions
Do you cover CM7 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Braintree including CM7, and nearby towns such as Witham and Chelmsford. The survey and written quote are free.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Braintree 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.
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.
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.