Fire door ironmongery: our service in Basingstoke
Our fire door ironmongery service covers Basingstoke and the wider Hampshire area. Every job starts with a survey of the openings, so the quote reflects your actual doors rather than a guess.
In and around Basingstoke, fire door work covers everything from industrial units to schools. 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 Basingstoke we replace them with hardware covered by each door's evidence. Signage for fire doors in Basingstoke 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:
- Locks and latches covered by the evidence
- Fire-rated hinges, commonly grade 13
- Lever handles, pull handles and push plates
- Fire door signage
Rules and responsibilities in Basingstoke
The rules that apply to fire doors in Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke
You are most likely to need fire door ironmongery if you look after offices, blocks of flats or hotels. Whatever the building in Basingstoke, we survey each opening and tell you which doors need work and which do not.
How a Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke
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 Basingstoke 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.
Nearby areas we cover from Basingstoke
Nearby towns we cover include Fleet, Thatcham and Yateley. Distance from Basingstoke does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Common questions
Do you cover RG21 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Basingstoke including RG21, and nearby towns such as Fleet and Thatcham. The survey and written quote are free.
What happens on a survey in Basingstoke?
We look at every door in scope: the leaf, frame, gaps, seals, hinges, closer, glazing and how the frame is fixed. You then get a written quote that prices each door separately.
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.