Fire door ironmongery in Wallington: what's involved
Our fire door ironmongery service covers Wallington and the wider Greater London area. Every job starts with a survey of the openings, so the quote reflects your actual doors rather than a guess.
In and around Wallington, fire door work covers everything from restaurants to schools. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
Signage for fire doors in Wallington 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 Wallington we replace them with hardware covered by each door's 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:
- Fire-rated hinges, commonly grade 13
- Bolts and selectors where specified
- Locks and latches covered by the evidence
- Fire door signage
What the rules say for Wallington
England's framework applies in Wallington. Approved Document B guides the fire performance of new and replacement doors under the Building Regulations 2010. Day-to-day duties sit with the responsible person under the Fire Safety Order 2005, and for multi-occupied residential buildings, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 add duties such as giving residents information about fire doors. In London, the London Fire Brigade is the enforcing authority for fire safety law.
For blocks over 11 metres in Wallington, those regulations require communal fire door checks at least every three months and best-endeavours flat entrance door checks each year. In higher-risk buildings, building work is overseen by the Building Safety Regulator, so we check whether approval is needed before starting.
Who needs fire door ironmongery in Wallington?
You are most likely to need fire door ironmongery if you look after schools, offices or hotels. Whatever the building in Wallington, we survey each opening and tell you which doors need work and which do not.
Our process in Wallington
- 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 Wallington?
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 Wallington building usually brings the per-door cost down. Your written quote is fixed once we have surveyed.
Around Wallington
Nearby towns we cover include Carshalton, Sutton and South Croydon. Distance from Wallington does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Questions
Do you work in Wallington?
Yes, we take on fire door ironmongery in Wallington and the surrounding area, including Carshalton and Sutton. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Wallington 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.
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.
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.