Fire door ironmongery: our service in Market Harborough
If you need fire door ironmongery in Market Harborough, we can survey, supply and install, then leave you the evidence your fire risk assessor will ask for.
Market Harborough has a broad mix of buildings, including schools, houses with integral garages and care homes, and the same fire door principles apply to all of them.
We supply ironmongery for Market Harborough fire doors that matches each door's test evidence. Signage for fire doors in Market Harborough 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.
Each installation includes:
- Locks and latches covered by the evidence
- Lever handles, pull handles and push plates
- Fire-rated hinges, commonly grade 13
- Intumescent pads and lock linings
Which fire door rules apply in Market Harborough?
The rules that apply to fire doors in Market Harborough 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 Market Harborough 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.
Which buildings in Market Harborough need fire door ironmongery?
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Market Harborough can all commission fire door ironmongery from us. The usual settings are blocks of flats and offices, though single doors for hotels are just as welcome.
How a Market Harborough 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
Guide prices in Market Harborough
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.
Market Harborough and neighbouring towns
We also cover towns near Market Harborough, including Corby (15.8 km away), Kettering and Wigston. If your building is in LE16 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Common questions
Do you work in Market Harborough?
Yes, we take on fire door ironmongery in Market Harborough and the surrounding area, including Corby and Kettering. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
How quickly can you survey in Market Harborough?
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.
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.