Fire door ironmongery in Gravesend, done to the evidence
Looking for fire door ironmongery in Gravesend? We supply and fit certified fire doors and components across Gravesend and the wider Kent area, working from a free survey and a fixed written quote.
Buildings in and around Gravesend range from schools to low-rise blocks of flats and high-street shops. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
We supply ironmongery for Gravesend fire doors that matches each door's test evidence. Signage for fire doors in Gravesend 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.
Each installation includes:
- Intumescent pads and lock linings
- Fire door signage
- Lever handles, pull handles and push plates
- Bolts and selectors where specified
What the rules say for Gravesend
In Gravesend, as elsewhere in England, the starting point is the Fire Safety Order 2005: whoever controls a workplace or the shared parts of a residential block must make sure its fire doors work. When doors are replaced, the Building Regulations and Approved Document B set the standard the new work has to meet.
Blocks above 11 metres have a specific routine under regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022: quarterly checks of communal fire doors and annual best-endeavours checks of flat front doors. If your Gravesend building is a higher-risk building under the Building Safety Act 2022, we confirm the approval route with the Principal Accountable Person before any work is ordered.
Buildings and duty holders in Gravesend
You are most likely to need fire door ironmongery if you look after offices, schools or hotels. Whatever the building in Gravesend, we survey each opening and tell you which doors need work and which do not.
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
What does fire door ironmongery cost in Gravesend?
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 Gravesend as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Nearby areas we cover from Gravesend
Nearby towns we cover include Grays, Strood and South Ockendon. Distance from Gravesend does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Questions
Is Gravesend within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Gravesend in Kent and neighbouring towns such as Grays. There is no charge for the survey.
How quickly can you survey in Gravesend?
It depends on the number of doors and access, but we offer survey dates as soon as we reply to your enquiry. If an inspection has found urgent safety issues, tell us and we'll prioritise.
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.
Do fire doors need signs?
Most fire doors in non-domestic buildings and common parts should carry signage showing whether they are to be kept shut, kept locked or are automatic.