Getting fire door ironmongery right in East Grinstead
Our fire door ironmongery service in East Grinstead is simple: a survey, a fixed quote, certified products and an installation finished to the manufacturer's evidence.
Buildings in and around East Grinstead range from houses with integral garages to schools and light industrial buildings. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
We supply ironmongery for East Grinstead fire doors that matches each door's test evidence. Signage for fire doors in East Grinstead buildings is fitted as part of the job, not as an afterthought.
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.
Each installation includes:
- Bolts and selectors where specified
- Fire door signage
- Locks and latches covered by the evidence
- Intumescent pads and lock linings
Rules and responsibilities in East Grinstead
England's framework applies in East Grinstead. 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 East Grinstead, 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.
Where fire door ironmongery fit in East Grinstead
From schools to offices, the requirement for fire door ironmongery in East Grinstead 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 East Grinstead
- 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 East Grinstead
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 East Grinstead building usually brings the per-door cost down. Your written quote is fixed once we have surveyed.
Covering East Grinstead and nearby
We also cover towns near East Grinstead, including Horley (12.1 km away), Crawley and Crowborough. If your building is in RH19 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Common questions
Do you cover RH19 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover East Grinstead including RH19, and nearby towns such as Horley and Crawley. The survey and written quote are free.
Do I need to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to give us access to the doors. For blocks and commercial buildings, a caretaker or site contact is fine; for HMOs and homes, we agree a time with you or your tenants.
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.
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.