Fire door ironmongery for Newcastle-under-Lyme buildings
Our fire door ironmongery service covers Newcastle-under-Lyme and the wider Staffordshire area. Every job starts with a survey of the openings, so the quote reflects your actual doors rather than a guess.
Fire doors in Newcastle-under-Lyme protect escape routes in industrial units, offices and care homes 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme we replace them with hardware covered by each door's evidence. We supply ironmongery for Newcastle-under-Lyme 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:
- Fire door signage
- Fire-rated hinges, commonly grade 13
- Bolts and selectors where specified
- Lever handles, pull handles and push plates
Which fire door rules apply in Newcastle-under-Lyme?
In Newcastle-under-Lyme, as elsewhere in England, the starting point is the Fire Safety Order 2005: whoever controls a workplace or the shared parts of a residential block must make sure its fire doors work. When doors are replaced, the Building Regulations and Approved Document B set the standard the new work has to meet.
Blocks above 11 metres have a specific routine under regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022: quarterly checks of communal fire doors and annual best-endeavours checks of flat front doors. If your Newcastle-under-Lyme building is a higher-risk building under the Building Safety Act 2022, we confirm the approval route with the Principal Accountable Person before any work is ordered.
Where fire door ironmongery fit in Newcastle-under-Lyme
The need for fire door ironmongery usually arises in HMOs or hotels, and sometimes schools. Each has its own pressures, such as residents at home or a building that must stay open, so we plan the sequence of work in Newcastle-under-Lyme to keep escape routes protected throughout.
From enquiry to handover in Newcastle-under-Lyme
- 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme?
Guide pricing for fire door ironmongery: from £40 for minor items to £350 for a full hardware set per door, ex VAT. Volume work across several doors in one Newcastle-under-Lyme building usually brings the per-door cost down. Your written quote is fixed once we have surveyed.
Nearby areas we cover from Newcastle-under-Lyme
We also cover towns near Newcastle-under-Lyme, including Stoke-on-Trent (3.2 km away), Longton and Kidsgrove. If your building is in ST5 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Common questions
Do you work in Newcastle-under-Lyme?
Yes, we take on fire door ironmongery in Newcastle-under-Lyme and the surrounding area, including Stoke-on-Trent and Longton. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Newcastle-under-Lyme building?
Yes. Send it over and we can often price straight from it, then confirm on site. We report back against the same door references so you can close actions off.
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.
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.