Getting fire door ironmongery right in Chorley
If you need fire door ironmongery in Chorley, we can survey, supply and install, then leave you the evidence your fire risk assessor will ask for.
Chorley has a broad mix of buildings, including light industrial buildings, houses with integral garages and schools, and the same fire door principles apply to all of them.
Missing hinge screws and unsuitable locks are routine findings on fire door inspections everywhere; in Chorley we replace them with hardware covered by each door's evidence. Signage for fire doors in Chorley 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.
What you get:
- Fire-rated hinges, commonly grade 13
- Lever handles, pull handles and push plates
- Locks and latches covered by the evidence
- Intumescent pads and lock linings
Fire door law for Chorley properties
The rules that apply to fire doors in Chorley 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 Chorley 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.
Where fire door ironmongery fit in Chorley
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Chorley can all commission fire door ironmongery from us. The usual settings are blocks of flats and HMOs, though single doors for offices are just as welcome.
From enquiry to handover in Chorley
- 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 Chorley
Guide pricing for fire door ironmongery: from £40 for minor items to £350 for a full hardware set per door, ex VAT. Volume work across several doors in one Chorley building usually brings the per-door cost down. Your written quote is fixed once we have surveyed.
Around Chorley
We also cover towns near Chorley, including Leyland (7.1 km away), Darwen and Wigan. If your building is in PR6 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Common questions
Do you cover PR6 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Chorley including PR6, and nearby towns such as Leyland and Darwen. The survey and written quote are free.
How quickly can you survey in Chorley?
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.
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.