What fire door ironmongery in Caterham should include
For property owners, landlords and managing agents in Caterham, we offer fire door ironmongery with one team for the survey, the product and the installation.
In and around Caterham, fire door work covers everything from small offices to family homes after loft conversions. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
Missing hinge screws and unsuitable locks are routine findings on fire door inspections everywhere; in Caterham we replace them with hardware covered by each door's evidence. Signage for fire doors in Caterham buildings is fitted as part of the job, not as an afterthought.
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.
On a typical job that means:
- Locks and latches covered by the evidence
- Bolts and selectors where specified
- Fire-rated hinges, commonly grade 13
- Intumescent pads and lock linings
Fire door law for Caterham properties
Fire doors in Caterham 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 Caterham 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 Caterham
From schools to HMOs, the requirement for fire door ironmongery in Caterham comes from the fire strategy or risk assessment for the building. We work from that document, or help you interpret your inspection report, before quoting.
From enquiry to handover in Caterham
- 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 Caterham
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 Caterham 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.
Covering Caterham and nearby
Neighbouring towns such as Coulsdon, Purley, Redhill and South Croydon are covered too, so clients with several buildings can use one installer and one evidence format.
Common questions
Do you cover CR3 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Caterham including CR3, and nearby towns such as Coulsdon and Purley. The survey and written quote are free.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Caterham 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.
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.
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.