Fire door ironmongery in Tynemouth: what's involved
Our fire door ironmongery service in Tynemouth is simple: a survey, a fixed quote, certified products and an installation finished to the manufacturer's evidence.
In and around Tynemouth, fire door work covers everything from houses with integral garages 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 Tynemouth we replace them with hardware covered by each door's evidence. We supply ironmongery for Tynemouth fire doors that matches each door's test evidence.
Signage
Most fire doors need a sign saying whether they should be kept shut, kept locked or are automatic. We fit signage appropriate to the door's use as part of the installation.
On a typical job that means:
- Fire door signage
- Fire-rated hinges, commonly grade 13
- Lever handles, pull handles and push plates
- Bolts and selectors where specified
What the rules say for Tynemouth
The rules that apply to fire doors in Tynemouth are England's. The responsible person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 must keep fire doors in non-domestic premises and the common parts of flats in working order; the Fire Safety Act 2021 confirmed that this includes flat entrance doors onto common parts.
Where a Tynemouth block is above 11 metres, regulation 10 of the 2022 regulations means communal doors are checked every three months and flat entrance doors annually on a best-endeavours basis. Replacement doors must also satisfy the Building Regulations, with Approved Document B as the guidance most building control bodies work from.
Which buildings in Tynemouth need fire door ironmongery?
You are most likely to need fire door ironmongery if you look after HMOs, offices or hotels. Whatever the building in Tynemouth, we survey each opening and tell you which doors need work and which do not.
Our process in Tynemouth
- 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 Tynemouth?
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 Tynemouth as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Nearby areas we cover from Tynemouth
Nearby towns we cover include North Shields, South Shields and Whitley Bay. Distance from Tynemouth does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Common questions
Do you work in Tynemouth?
Yes, we take on fire door ironmongery in Tynemouth and the surrounding area, including North Shields and South Shields. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
What happens on a survey in Tynemouth?
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.
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.
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.