What fire door ironmongery in Eastleigh should include
Our fire door ironmongery service covers Eastleigh 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.
Buildings in and around Eastleigh range from HMOs to houses with integral garages and care homes. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
Missing hinge screws and unsuitable locks are routine findings on fire door inspections everywhere; in Eastleigh we replace them with hardware covered by each door's evidence. We supply ironmongery for Eastleigh fire doors that matches each door's test evidence.
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.
What you get:
- Fire-rated hinges, commonly grade 13
- Locks and latches covered by the evidence
- Bolts and selectors where specified
- Lever handles, pull handles and push plates
What the rules say for Eastleigh
The rules that apply to fire doors in Eastleigh 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 Eastleigh 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 Eastleigh
The need for fire door ironmongery usually arises in hotels or offices, and sometimes blocks of flats. 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 Eastleigh to keep escape routes protected throughout.
How a Eastleigh 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
What does fire door ironmongery cost in Eastleigh?
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 Eastleigh as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Eastleigh and neighbouring towns
Eastleigh is about 7.9 km from Southampton, and we cover both, along with nearby Winchester and Totton. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Questions from Eastleigh
Do you work in Eastleigh?
Yes, we take on fire door ironmongery in Eastleigh and the surrounding area, including Southampton and Winchester. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
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.
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.
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.