Fire door ironmongery for Hinckley buildings
Our fire door ironmongery service covers Hinckley and the wider Leicestershire area. Every job starts with a survey of the openings, so the quote reflects your actual doors rather than a guess.
In and around Hinckley, fire door work covers everything from low-rise blocks of flats to care homes. 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 Hinckley we replace them with hardware covered by each door's evidence. Signage for fire doors in Hinckley 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:
- Locks and latches covered by the evidence
- Intumescent pads and lock linings
- Fire-rated hinges, commonly grade 13
- Fire door signage
What the rules say for Hinckley
The rules that apply to fire doors in Hinckley 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 Hinckley 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 Hinckley
From offices to blocks of flats, the requirement for fire door ironmongery in Hinckley comes from the fire strategy or risk assessment for the building. We work from that document, or help you interpret your inspection report, before quoting.
The steps on a Hinckley installation
- 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 Hinckley
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 Hinckley 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.
Hinckley and neighbouring towns
Nearby towns we cover include Nuneaton, Bedworth and Coventry. Distance from Hinckley does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Questions
Do you cover LE10 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Hinckley including LE10, and nearby towns such as Nuneaton and Bedworth. The survey and written quote are free.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Hinckley 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.