Getting fire door ironmongery right in Farnham
From the GU9 postcode district outwards, we take on fire door ironmongery across Farnham for homes, blocks and workplaces.
Fire doors in Farnham protect escape routes in small offices, schools and houses with integral garages alike. We adapt the programme to the building and its occupants, never the standard of the installation.
We supply ironmongery for Farnham fire doors that matches each door's test evidence. Signage for fire doors in Farnham 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.
What you get:
- Fire-rated hinges, commonly grade 13
- Fire door signage
- Lever handles, pull handles and push plates
- Locks and latches covered by the evidence
What the rules say for Farnham
England's framework applies in Farnham. Approved Document B guides the fire performance of new and replacement doors under the Building Regulations 2010. Day-to-day duties sit with the responsible person under the Fire Safety Order 2005, and for multi-occupied residential buildings, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 add duties such as giving residents information about fire doors.
For blocks over 11 metres in Farnham, those regulations require communal fire door checks at least every three months and best-endeavours flat entrance door checks each year. In higher-risk buildings, building work is overseen by the Building Safety Regulator, so we check whether approval is needed before starting.
Who needs fire door ironmongery in Farnham?
Typical settings for fire door ironmongery include blocks of flats, schools and offices. In Farnham, as anywhere, the duty holder varies: a responsible person for a workplace, a landlord or managing agent for a block or HMO, or a homeowner after building work. We adjust access, timing and paperwork to suit whoever commissions the work.
The steps on a Farnham installation
- 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 Farnham
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 Farnham as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Nearby areas we cover from Farnham
Nearby towns we cover include Aldershot, Fleet and Farnborough. Distance from Farnham does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Common questions
Do you cover GU9 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Farnham including GU9, and nearby towns such as Aldershot and Fleet. The survey and written quote are free.
How quickly can you survey in Farnham?
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.
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.