Fire door ironmongery for Banbury buildings
Looking for fire door ironmongery in Banbury? We supply and fit certified fire doors and components across Banbury and the wider Oxfordshire area, working from a free survey and a fixed written quote.
In and around Banbury, fire door work covers everything from small offices to houses with integral garages. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
Signage for fire doors in Banbury 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 Banbury we replace them with hardware covered by each door's evidence.
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.
As standard, the work covers:
- Intumescent pads and lock linings
- Lever handles, pull handles and push plates
- Locks and latches covered by the evidence
- Fire door signage
The regulations behind fire doors in Banbury
Fire doors in Banbury 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 Banbury 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.
Where fire door ironmongery fit in Banbury
You are most likely to need fire door ironmongery if you look after hotels, blocks of flats or offices. Whatever the building in Banbury, we survey each opening and tell you which doors need work and which do not.
From enquiry to handover in Banbury
- 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 Banbury
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 Banbury 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.
Banbury and neighbouring towns
We also cover towns near Banbury, including Bicester (22.3 km away), Daventry and Royal Leamington Spa. If your building is in OX16 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Questions
Do you cover OX16 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Banbury including OX16, and nearby towns such as Bicester and Daventry. The survey and written quote are free.
What happens on a survey in Banbury?
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.
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.

