Fire door ironmongery in Dartford, done to the evidence
Our fire door ironmongery service covers Dartford and the wider Kent area. Every job starts with a survey of the openings, so the quote reflects your actual doors rather than a guess.
In and around Dartford, fire door work covers everything from family homes after loft conversions to houses with integral garages. 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 Dartford we replace them with hardware covered by each door's evidence. Signage for fire doors in Dartford 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:
- Lever handles, pull handles and push plates
- Fire door signage
- Fire-rated hinges, commonly grade 13
- Intumescent pads and lock linings
Which fire door rules apply in Dartford?
The rules that apply to fire doors in Dartford 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 Dartford 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.
Which buildings in Dartford need fire door ironmongery?
Typical settings for fire door ironmongery include schools, HMOs and hotels. In Dartford, as anywhere, the duty holder varies: a responsible person for a workplace, a landlord or managing agent for a block or HMO, or a homeowner after building work. We adjust access, timing and paperwork to suit whoever commissions the work.
Our process in Dartford
- 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 Dartford
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 Dartford 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 Dartford and nearby
Nearby towns we cover include Bexley, Swanley and Welling. Distance from Dartford does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Questions from Dartford
Do you work in Dartford?
Yes, we take on fire door ironmongery in Dartford and the surrounding area, including Bexley and Swanley. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Dartford 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.
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.