Fire door ironmongery in Harrow, done to the evidence
Our fire door ironmongery service in Harrow is simple: a survey, a fixed quote, certified products and an installation finished to the manufacturer's evidence.
Around Harrow, converted flats, hotels and restaurants 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 Harrow we replace them with hardware covered by each door's evidence. We supply ironmongery for Harrow fire doors that matches each door's test evidence.
Why hardware choice matters
Fire doors are tested with particular hardware. Hinges hold the door in place as it heats up; locks and latches keep it shut against fire pressure; their holes are protected with intumescent linings. Swapping in a cheaper hinge, a larger lock body or a lever on a spindle that melts can change how the door behaves. Hinges for fire doors are commonly grade 13 to BS EN 1935.
As standard, the work covers:
- Bolts and selectors where specified
- Lever handles, pull handles and push plates
- Fire-rated hinges, commonly grade 13
- Locks and latches covered by the evidence
Which fire door rules apply in Harrow?
In Harrow, as elsewhere in England, the starting point is the Fire Safety Order 2005: whoever controls a workplace or the shared parts of a residential block must make sure its fire doors work. When doors are replaced, the Building Regulations and Approved Document B set the standard the new work has to meet. Enforcement of fire safety law in Harrow sits with the London Fire Brigade.
Blocks above 11 metres have a specific routine under regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022: quarterly checks of communal fire doors and annual best-endeavours checks of flat front doors. If your Harrow building is a higher-risk building under the Building Safety Act 2022, we confirm the approval route with the Principal Accountable Person before any work is ordered.
Which buildings in Harrow need fire door ironmongery?
You are most likely to need fire door ironmongery if you look after schools, HMOs or blocks of flats. Whatever the building in Harrow, we survey each opening and tell you which doors need work and which do not.
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
Guide prices in Harrow
Budget around from £40 for minor items to £350 for a full hardware set per door, ex VAT for fire door ironmongery. Our guide prices are the same in Harrow as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Around Harrow
We also cover towns near Harrow, including Wembley (3.8 km away), Northolt and Greenford. If your building is in HA1 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Common questions
Do you cover HA1 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Harrow including HA1, and nearby towns such as Wembley and Northolt. The survey and written quote are free.
Do I need to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to give us access to the doors. For blocks and commercial buildings, a caretaker or site contact is fine; for HMOs and homes, we agree a time with you or your tenants.
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.
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.