Fire door ironmongery in Woking: what's involved
If you need fire door ironmongery in Woking, we can survey, supply and install, then leave you the evidence your fire risk assessor will ask for.
Woking has a broad mix of buildings, including industrial units, care homes and offices, and the same fire door principles apply to all of them.
Signage for fire doors in Woking buildings is fitted as part of the job, not as an afterthought. Missing hinge screws and unsuitable locks are routine findings on fire door inspections everywhere; in Woking we replace them with hardware covered by each door's 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.
On a typical job that means:
- Locks and latches covered by the evidence
- Fire door signage
- Fire-rated hinges, commonly grade 13
- Bolts and selectors where specified
Which fire door rules apply in Woking?
Fire doors in Woking 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 Woking 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 Woking
From HMOs to offices, the requirement for fire door ironmongery in Woking 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.
Our process in Woking
- 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
Guide prices in Woking
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 Woking building usually brings the per-door cost down. Your written quote is fixed once we have surveyed.
Woking and neighbouring towns
Beyond Woking itself we also cover nearby towns such as Guildford (9.4 km), Egham and Walton-on-Thames. The service, pricing and evidence are the same wherever you are.
Common questions
Do you cover GU22 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Woking including GU22, and nearby towns such as Guildford and Egham. The survey and written quote are free.
What happens on a survey in Woking?
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.
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.
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.