Getting fire door ironmongery right in Worcester
For property owners, landlords and managing agents in Worcester, we offer fire door ironmongery with one team for the survey, the product and the installation.
In and around Worcester, fire door work covers everything from industrial units to schools. 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 Worcester we replace them with hardware covered by each door's evidence. We supply ironmongery for Worcester fire doors that matches each door's test 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.
What you get:
- Fire door signage
- Locks and latches covered by the evidence
- Bolts and selectors where specified
- Lever handles, pull handles and push plates
What the rules say for Worcester
England's framework applies in Worcester. 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 Worcester, 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.
Who needs fire door ironmongery in Worcester?
The need for fire door ironmongery usually arises in offices or schools, and sometimes hotels. Each has its own pressures, such as residents at home or a building that must stay open, so we plan the sequence of work in Worcester to keep escape routes protected throughout.
The steps on a Worcester installation
- 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 Worcester?
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 Worcester building usually brings the per-door cost down. Your written quote is fixed once we have surveyed.
Worcester and neighbouring towns
As well as Worcester, we cover neighbouring towns including Droitwich, Great Malvern and Stourport-on-Severn. The survey and quote are free.
Questions from Worcester
Is Worcester within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Worcester in Worcestershire and neighbouring towns such as Droitwich. There is no charge for the survey.
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.
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.