Fire door ironmongery for Greater London buildings
Across Greater London, from London to Islington, we survey, supply and fit fire door ironmongery for homes, blocks of flats and workplaces.
Missing hinge screws and unsuitable locks are routine findings on fire door inspections everywhere; in Greater London we replace them with hardware covered by each door's evidence. We supply ironmongery for Greater London fire doors that matches each door's test evidence.
Managing agents, landlords, schools, care providers, businesses and homeowners in Greater London can all use one team for survey, supply, installation and evidence. We plan work around occupants and hand over a record for every door.
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.
Rules and responsibilities in Greater London
Fire doors in Greater London 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. Enforcement of fire safety law in Greater London sits with the London Fire Brigade.
For residential buildings in Greater London 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.
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
Prices for fire door ironmongery in Greater London
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 Greater London 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.
Fire door ironmongery questions
Do you provide fire door ironmongery across Greater London?
Yes. We cover all of Greater London, including London and Islington. Surveys and written quotes are free.
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.