Fire door ironmongery in Lincoln, done to the evidence
Our fire door ironmongery service in Lincoln is simple: a survey, a fixed quote, certified products and an installation finished to the manufacturer's evidence.
In and around Lincoln, fire door work covers everything from GP surgeries to purpose-built flats. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
Signage for fire doors in Lincoln 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 Lincoln we replace them with hardware covered by each door's evidence.
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.
As standard, the work covers:
- Intumescent pads and lock linings
- Bolts and selectors where specified
- Fire door signage
- Locks and latches covered by the evidence
Fire door law for Lincoln properties
Fire doors in Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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.
Buildings and duty holders in Lincoln
You are most likely to need fire door ironmongery if you look after blocks of flats, HMOs or hotels. Whatever the building in Lincoln, we survey each opening and tell you which doors need work and which do not.
From enquiry to handover in Lincoln
- 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
Guide prices in Lincoln
Budget around from £40 for minor items to £350 for a full hardware set per door, ex VAT for fire door ironmongery. Our guide prices are the same in Lincoln as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Around Lincoln
As well as Lincoln, we cover neighbouring towns including Gainsborough, Newark-on-Trent and Retford. The survey and quote are free.
Questions
Is Lincoln within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Lincoln in Lincolnshire and neighbouring towns such as Gainsborough. There is no charge for the survey.
How quickly can you survey in Lincoln?
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.
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.
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.