Fire door hold-open devices for Telford buildings
We provide fire door hold-open devices in Telford (TF4 and the surrounding postcodes), from the first survey through to a documented handover.
In and around Telford, fire door work covers everything from HMOs to schools. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
Where doors in Telford care homes, schools or offices are being wedged open, a hold-open device is the safe fix. We coordinate with your fire alarm contractor in Telford so every hold-open releases when it should.
Types of hold-open
Electromagnetic door holders are wall or floor magnets wired to the fire alarm. Hold-open closers combine the closer and the hold-open in one unit. Free-swing closers let the door move freely and close it on alarm. Some battery units listen for the alarm sound; these must be suitable for the alarm system and the building. The right choice depends on the door, the alarm and how people use the space.
As standard, the work covers:
- Hold-open and free-swing closers
- Assessment of door use and alarm system
- Record of devices and test results
- Electromagnetic holders to BS EN 1155
Rules and responsibilities in Telford
England's framework applies in Telford. 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 Telford, 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 hold-open devices in Telford?
From offices to communal corridors, the requirement for fire door hold-open devices in Telford 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.
How a Telford job runs
- Survey the doors and the fire alarm arrangement
- Choose device type for each door
- Agree interface work with the alarm contractor
- Fit and commission the devices
- Test release on alarm activation
- Record results and hand over
What does fire door hold-open devices cost in Telford?
Guide pricing for fire door hold-open devices: £180–£450 per door for the device, excluding fire alarm interface work, ex VAT. Volume work across several doors in one Telford building usually brings the per-door cost down. Your written quote is fixed once we have surveyed.
Telford and neighbouring towns
As well as Telford, we cover neighbouring towns including Wellington, Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton. The survey and quote are free.
Common questions
Do you cover TF4 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Telford including TF4, and nearby towns such as Wellington and Shrewsbury. 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.
What is the difference between a hold-open and a free-swing closer?
A hold-open keeps the door at a fixed open position. A free-swing closer lets the door move freely, as if no closer were fitted, until the alarm sounds.
Who tests hold-open devices?
They should be tested with the fire alarm as part of the routine testing arrangements. We test them at installation and record the results.