Fire door ironmongery in Canterbury, done to the evidence
Our fire door ironmongery service in Canterbury is simple: a survey, a fixed quote, certified products and an installation finished to the manufacturer's evidence.
Fire doors in Canterbury protect escape routes in high-street shops, care homes and family homes after loft conversions alike. We adapt the programme to the building and its occupants, never the standard of the installation.
Missing hinge screws and unsuitable locks are routine findings on fire door inspections everywhere; in Canterbury we replace them with hardware covered by each door's evidence. Signage for fire doors in Canterbury 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.
As standard, the work covers:
- Intumescent pads and lock linings
- Fire door signage
- Locks and latches covered by the evidence
- Lever handles, pull handles and push plates
What the rules say for Canterbury
Fire doors in Canterbury fall under English rules. New and replacement doors are covered by the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B. In workplaces and the common parts of blocks, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, as clarified by the Fire Safety Act 2021, puts the duty on the responsible person to keep fire doors suitable and maintained.
For residential buildings in Canterbury above 11 metres, regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 adds checks: communal fire doors at least every three months and best-endeavours checks of flat entrance doors at least every twelve months. Higher-risk buildings of at least 18 metres or seven storeys also come under the Building Safety Act 2022, where works may need approval from the Building Safety Regulator.
Which buildings in Canterbury need fire door ironmongery?
The need for fire door ironmongery usually arises in HMOs or offices, and sometimes hotels. 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 Canterbury to keep escape routes protected throughout.
From enquiry to handover in Canterbury
- 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
Prices for fire door ironmongery in Canterbury
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 Canterbury 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.
Canterbury and neighbouring towns
Neighbouring towns such as Whitstable, Herne Bay, Faversham and Ashford (Kent) are covered too, so clients with several buildings can use one installer and one evidence format.
Common questions
Do you cover CT1 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Canterbury including CT1, and nearby towns such as Whitstable and Herne Bay. The survey and written quote are free.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Canterbury 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.
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.