Getting fire door ironmongery right in Rochester
Our fire door ironmongery service in Rochester is simple: a survey, a fixed quote, certified products and an installation finished to the manufacturer's evidence.
Buildings in and around Rochester range from light industrial buildings to small offices and family homes after loft conversions. 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 Rochester we replace them with hardware covered by each door's evidence. We supply ironmongery for Rochester fire doors that matches each door's test evidence.
Signage
Most fire doors need a sign saying whether they should be kept shut, kept locked or are automatic. We fit signage appropriate to the door's use as part of the installation.
As standard, the work covers:
- Fire door signage
- Bolts and selectors where specified
- Lever handles, pull handles and push plates
- Intumescent pads and lock linings
Rules and responsibilities in Rochester
The rules that apply to fire doors in Rochester 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 Rochester 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 Rochester
You are most likely to need fire door ironmongery if you look after offices, schools or blocks of flats. Whatever the building in Rochester, 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 Rochester?
If you need a budget figure first, the guide for fire door ironmongery is from £40 for minor items to £350 for a full hardware set per door, ex VAT. We firm that up after a survey, pricing each door separately so you can see where the money goes.
Covering Rochester and nearby
We also cover towns near Rochester, including Chatham (1.8 km away), Strood and Gillingham. If your building is in ME1 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Questions
Is Rochester within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Rochester in Kent and neighbouring towns such as Chatham. 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.
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.
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.