Fire door ironmongery in Catford: what's involved
Looking for fire door ironmongery in Catford? We supply and fit certified fire doors and components across Catford and the wider Greater London area, working from a free survey and a fixed written quote.
Fire doors in Catford protect escape routes in restaurants, student accommodation and converted flats alike. We adapt the programme to the building and its occupants, never the standard of the installation.
Signage for fire doors in Catford 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 Catford we replace them with hardware covered by each door's evidence.
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.
On a typical job that means:
- Bolts and selectors where specified
- Locks and latches covered by the evidence
- Intumescent pads and lock linings
- Fire-rated hinges, commonly grade 13
What the rules say for Catford
Fire doors in Catford 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 Catford 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 Catford?
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Catford can all commission fire door ironmongery from us. The usual settings are HMOs and blocks of flats, though single doors for offices are just as welcome.
From enquiry to handover in Catford
- 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 Catford
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.
Catford and neighbouring towns
Neighbouring towns such as Blackheath, Greenwich, Beckenham and Peckham are covered too, so clients with several buildings can use one installer and one evidence format.
Questions from Catford
Do you work in Catford?
Yes, we take on fire door ironmongery in Catford and the surrounding area, including Blackheath and Greenwich. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
How quickly can you survey in Catford?
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.
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.