Fire door ironmongery in Portsmouth, done to the evidence
For property owners, landlords and managing agents in Portsmouth, we offer fire door ironmongery with one team for the survey, the product and the installation.
Portsmouth has a broad mix of buildings, including clinics, converted flats and restaurants, and the same fire door principles apply to all of them.
Missing hinge screws and unsuitable locks are routine findings on fire door inspections everywhere; in Portsmouth we replace them with hardware covered by each door's evidence. We supply ironmongery for Portsmouth 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:
- Lever handles, pull handles and push plates
- Intumescent pads and lock linings
- Bolts and selectors where specified
- Fire-rated hinges, commonly grade 13
Which fire door rules apply in Portsmouth?
The rules that apply to fire doors in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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.
Buildings and duty holders in Portsmouth
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Portsmouth can all commission fire door ironmongery from us. The usual settings are hotels and offices, though single doors for schools are just as welcome.
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 Portsmouth
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 Portsmouth 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.
Covering Portsmouth and nearby
Portsmouth is about 24.9 km from Southampton, and we cover both, along with nearby Gosport and Fareham. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Common questions
Is Portsmouth within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Portsmouth in Hampshire and neighbouring towns such as Gosport. There is no charge for the survey.
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.
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.
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.