Fire door ironmongery: our service in Wigan
From the WN1 postcode district outwards, we take on fire door ironmongery across Wigan for homes, blocks and workplaces.
Buildings in and around Wigan range from schools to HMOs and industrial units. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
We supply ironmongery for Wigan fire doors that matches each door's test evidence. Signage for fire doors in Wigan buildings is fitted as part of the job, not as an afterthought.
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:
- Intumescent pads and lock linings
- Bolts and selectors where specified
- Lever handles, pull handles and push plates
- Fire door signage
Which fire door rules apply in Wigan?
The rules that apply to fire doors in Wigan 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.
Where a Wigan 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.
Where fire door ironmongery fit in Wigan
You are most likely to need fire door ironmongery if you look after hotels, blocks of flats or schools. Whatever the building in Wigan, we survey each opening and tell you which doors need work and which do not.
The steps on a Wigan installation
- 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 Wigan
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 Wigan 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 Wigan
Nearby towns we cover include Hindley, Ashton-in-Makerfield and Westhoughton. Distance from Wigan does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Questions from Wigan
Is Wigan within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Wigan in Greater Manchester and neighbouring towns such as Hindley. There is no charge for the survey.
How quickly can you survey in Wigan?
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.
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.
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.