Getting fire door ironmongery right in Reigate
From the RH2 postcode district outwards, we take on fire door ironmongery across Reigate for homes, blocks and workplaces.
Fire doors in Reigate protect escape routes in houses with integral garages, small blocks of flats and schools alike. We adapt the programme to the building and its occupants, never the standard of the installation.
We supply ironmongery for Reigate fire doors that matches each door's test evidence. Signage for fire doors in Reigate 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:
- Bolts and selectors where specified
- Lever handles, pull handles and push plates
- Intumescent pads and lock linings
- Fire-rated hinges, commonly grade 13
The regulations behind fire doors in Reigate
Fire doors in Reigate 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 Reigate 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.
Which buildings in Reigate need fire door ironmongery?
From schools to offices, the requirement for fire door ironmongery in Reigate 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 Reigate
- 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
Budgeting for fire door ironmongery in Reigate
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 Reigate building usually brings the per-door cost down. Your written quote is fixed once we have surveyed.
Reigate and neighbouring towns
We also cover towns near Reigate, including Redhill (2.5 km away), Horley and Banstead. If your building is in RH2 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Questions from Reigate
Do you cover RH2 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Reigate including RH2, and nearby towns such as Redhill and Horley. The survey and written quote are free.
What happens on a survey in Reigate?
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.