Fire door ironmongery for Cardiff buildings
We provide fire door ironmongery in Cardiff (CF10 and the surrounding postcodes), from the first survey through to a documented handover.
Fire doors in Cardiff protect escape routes in student accommodation, restaurants and purpose-built blocks of flats alike. We adapt the programme to the building and its occupants, never the standard of the installation.
Missing hinge screws and unsuitable locks are routine findings on fire door inspections everywhere; in Cardiff we replace them with hardware covered by each door's evidence. We supply ironmongery for Cardiff fire doors that matches each door's test 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.
Each installation includes:
- Intumescent pads and lock linings
- Fire door signage
- Locks and latches covered by the evidence
- Bolts and selectors where specified
Rules and responsibilities in Cardiff
Fire door work in Cardiff follows Welsh building regulations and the Welsh Approved Document B. The Fire Safety Order 2005 covers workplaces and the shared parts of residential buildings here too, placing the duty on the responsible person.
The English regulation 10 checking regime does not extend to Cardiff, so how often doors are checked comes from the fire risk assessment. We hand over evidence that fits whatever regime your assessor sets.
Which buildings in Cardiff need fire door ironmongery?
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Cardiff can all commission fire door ironmongery from us. The usual settings are blocks of flats and HMOs, though single doors for offices are just as welcome.
Our process in Cardiff
- 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 Cardiff
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 Cardiff as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Around Cardiff
As well as Cardiff, we cover neighbouring towns including Penarth, Caerphilly and Barry. The survey and quote are free.
Common questions
Do you work in Cardiff?
Yes, we take on fire door ironmongery in Cardiff and the surrounding area, including Penarth and Caerphilly. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
What happens on a survey in Cardiff?
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.
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.
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.