Fire door ironmongery in Croydon, done to the evidence
We provide fire door ironmongery in Croydon (CR7 and the surrounding postcodes), from the first survey through to a documented handover.
In and around Croydon, fire door work covers everything from student accommodation 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 Croydon we replace them with hardware covered by each door's evidence. Signage for fire doors in Croydon 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:
- Bolts and selectors where specified
- Fire-rated hinges, commonly grade 13
- Intumescent pads and lock linings
- Lever handles, pull handles and push plates
The regulations behind fire doors in Croydon
The rules that apply to fire doors in Croydon 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. Enforcement of fire safety law in Croydon sits with the London Fire Brigade.
Where a Croydon 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.
Which buildings in Croydon need fire door ironmongery?
The need for fire door ironmongery usually arises in offices or HMOs, and sometimes schools. Each has its own pressures, such as residents at home or a building that must stay open, so we plan the sequence of work in Croydon to keep escape routes protected throughout.
How a Croydon 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
Budgeting for fire door ironmongery in Croydon
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 Croydon building usually brings the per-door cost down. Your written quote is fixed once we have surveyed.
Around Croydon
We also cover towns near Croydon, including South Croydon (2.4 km away), Wallington and Carshalton. If your building is in CR7 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Common questions
Is Croydon within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Croydon in Greater London and neighbouring towns such as South Croydon. There is no charge for the survey.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Croydon 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.
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.
How many hinges does a fire door need?
Usually at least three, of the type and grade specified in the door's evidence. Heavier or taller doors may need more.