What fire door ironmongery in Godalming should include
We provide fire door ironmongery in Godalming (GU7 and the surrounding postcodes), from the first survey through to a documented handover.
Buildings in and around Godalming range from small blocks of flats to light industrial buildings and family homes after loft conversions. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
Missing hinge screws and unsuitable locks are routine findings on fire door inspections everywhere; in Godalming we replace them with hardware covered by each door's evidence. Signage for fire doors in Godalming 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.
As standard, the work covers:
- Fire door signage
- Fire-rated hinges, commonly grade 13
- Bolts and selectors where specified
- Intumescent pads and lock linings
What the rules say for Godalming
In Godalming, 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 Godalming 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.
Which buildings in Godalming need fire door ironmongery?
You are most likely to need fire door ironmongery if you look after hotels, schools or HMOs. Whatever the building in Godalming, we survey each opening and tell you which doors need work and which do not.
Our process in Godalming
- 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 Godalming?
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 Godalming as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Around Godalming
Neighbouring towns such as Guildford, Aldershot, Farnham and Woking are covered too, so clients with several buildings can use one installer and one evidence format.
Common questions
Do you cover GU7 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Godalming including GU7, and nearby towns such as Guildford and Aldershot. The survey and written quote are free.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Godalming 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.
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.