Fire door ironmongery in Tonbridge, done to the evidence
If you need fire door ironmongery in Tonbridge, we can survey, supply and install, then leave you the evidence your fire risk assessor will ask for.
Buildings in and around Tonbridge range from family homes after loft conversions to schools and small blocks of flats. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
Signage for fire doors in Tonbridge buildings is fitted as part of the job, not as an afterthought. Missing hinge screws and unsuitable locks are routine findings on fire door inspections everywhere; in Tonbridge we replace them with hardware covered by each door's 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:
- Bolts and selectors where specified
- Fire door signage
- Lever handles, pull handles and push plates
- Intumescent pads and lock linings
Fire door law for Tonbridge properties
Fire doors in Tonbridge 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 Tonbridge 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.
Who needs fire door ironmongery in Tonbridge?
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Tonbridge can all commission fire door ironmongery from us. The usual settings are schools and HMOs, though single doors for hotels are just as welcome.
Our process in Tonbridge
- 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
Budgeting for fire door ironmongery in Tonbridge
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 Tonbridge 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.
Nearby areas we cover from Tonbridge
Tonbridge is about 18.7 km from Maidstone, and we cover both, along with nearby Royal Tunbridge Wells and Sevenoaks. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Common questions
Is Tonbridge within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Tonbridge in Kent and neighbouring towns such as Royal Tunbridge Wells. There is no charge for the survey.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Tonbridge 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.
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.
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.