What fire door ironmongery in Bexley should include
When you book fire door ironmongery in Bexley, the aim is simple: doors that close, latch and seal as tested, with records that prove it.
In and around Bexley, fire door work covers everything from purpose-built blocks of flats to mixed-use office buildings. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
Missing hinge screws and unsuitable locks are routine findings on fire door inspections everywhere; in Bexley we replace them with hardware covered by each door's evidence. Signage for fire doors in Bexley 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.
Each installation includes:
- Fire-rated hinges, commonly grade 13
- Intumescent pads and lock linings
- Bolts and selectors where specified
- Locks and latches covered by the evidence
What the rules say for Bexley
Fire doors in Bexley 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. In London, the London Fire Brigade is the enforcing authority for fire safety law.
For residential buildings in Bexley 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.
Buildings and duty holders in Bexley
You are most likely to need fire door ironmongery if you look after offices, schools or blocks of flats. Whatever the building in Bexley, we survey each opening and tell you which doors need work and which do not.
How a Bexley job runs
- 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 Bexley?
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 Bexley 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.
Around Bexley
Nearby towns we cover include Welling, Dartford and Swanley. Distance from Bexley does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Questions from Bexley
Is Bexley within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Bexley in Greater London and neighbouring towns such as Welling. There is no charge for the survey.
What happens on a survey in Bexley?
We look at every door in scope: the leaf, frame, gaps, seals, hinges, closer, glazing and how the frame is fixed. You then get a written quote that prices each door separately.
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.
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.