Getting fire door ironmongery right in Wigston
We provide fire door ironmongery in Wigston (LE18 and the surrounding postcodes), from the first survey through to a documented handover.
In and around Wigston, fire door work covers everything from care homes to schools. 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 Wigston we replace them with hardware covered by each door's evidence. Signage for fire doors in Wigston buildings is fitted as part of the job, not as an afterthought.
Common hardware defects
Inspections regularly find missing hinge screws, mismatched hinges, plastic-bodied latches, unapproved bolts and locks fitted without intumescent protection. We replace them with items covered by the door's evidence and fit the matching pads and linings.
On a typical job that means:
- Lever handles, pull handles and push plates
- Bolts and selectors where specified
- Intumescent pads and lock linings
- Locks and latches covered by the evidence
Which fire door rules apply in Wigston?
England's framework applies in Wigston. Approved Document B guides the fire performance of new and replacement doors under the Building Regulations 2010. Day-to-day duties sit with the responsible person under the Fire Safety Order 2005, and for multi-occupied residential buildings, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 add duties such as giving residents information about fire doors.
For blocks over 11 metres in Wigston, those regulations require communal fire door checks at least every three months and best-endeavours flat entrance door checks each year. In higher-risk buildings, building work is overseen by the Building Safety Regulator, so we check whether approval is needed before starting.
Buildings and duty holders in Wigston
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Wigston can all commission fire door ironmongery from us. The usual settings are blocks of flats and schools, though single doors for HMOs are just as welcome.
How a Wigston job runs
- 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 Wigston?
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 Wigston and nearby
Nearby towns we cover include Oadby, Leicester and Market Harborough. Distance from Wigston does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Questions
Do you work in Wigston?
Yes, we take on fire door ironmongery in Wigston and the surrounding area, including Oadby and Leicester. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
What happens on a survey in Wigston?
We look at every door in scope: the leaf, frame, gaps, seals, hinges, closer, glazing and how the frame is fixed. You then get a written quote that prices each door separately.
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.
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.