Fire exit doors: our service in Morden
Looking for fire exit doors in Morden? We supply and fit certified fire doors and components across Morden and the wider Greater London area, working from a free survey and a fixed written quote.
Around Morden, converted flats, purpose-built blocks of flats and hotels all depend on fire doors that close, latch and seal. We survey each opening and tell you plainly which doors need work and which don't.
Shops, warehouses and schools in Morden each need exit hardware matched to who will use the door in an emergency. Exit doors in Morden can be fitted with outside access and alarm options that never stop people getting out.
Security without blocking escape
Exit doors need to keep intruders out while letting people out in seconds. We can fit outside access devices, alarmed hardware and access control interfaces that do not stop the door being opened from inside. Any of these on a fire-rated exit door must be covered by its evidence.
On a typical job that means:
- Single and double exit doors in steel or timber
- Assessment of whether fire resistance is required
- BS EN 1125 panic hardware or BS EN 179 emergency hardware
- Commissioning and handover
Rules and responsibilities in Morden
The rules that apply to fire doors in Morden 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. Enforcement of fire safety law in Morden sits with the London Fire Brigade.
Where a Morden 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.
Where fire exit doors fit in Morden
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Morden can all commission fire exit doors from us. The usual settings are hospitality venues and offices, though single doors for shops are just as welcome.
The steps on a Morden installation
- Check the fire strategy and who uses the exit
- Select door type, rating and exit hardware
- Order doorset and hardware set
- Remove the existing door and prepare the opening
- Install, seal and weather the doorset
- Test exit operation, closers and security features
Guide prices in Morden
As a guide, budget £1,100–£2,600 per exit doorset with hardware, supplied and fitted, ex VAT for fire exit doors. The figure for your Morden building depends on the number of doors, the rating, the condition of the frames, finishes, hardware and access. We confirm a fixed price after the free survey.
Morden and neighbouring towns
Nearby towns we cover include Mitcham, Wimbledon and Carshalton. Distance from Morden does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Questions
Do you cover SM4 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Morden including SM4, and nearby towns such as Mitcham and Wimbledon. The survey and written quote are free.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Morden building?
Yes. Send it over and we can often price straight from it, then confirm on site. We report back against the same door references so you can close actions off.
Can a fire exit door be locked?
It can be secured against entry from outside, but it must open from inside without a key whenever the building is occupied. Panic and emergency exit hardware are designed for exactly this.
Which is better, a push bar or a push pad?
Push bars (panic hardware) suit public areas; push pads and levers (emergency exit hardware) suit areas used by trained staff. The choice depends on who will use the door in an emergency.