Tyne and Wear · NE38

Fire Door Closer Repairs in Washington

From the NE38 district outwards, we cover Washington and neighbouring towns such as Chester-le-Street and Felling for fire door closer repairs.

In short: a fire door closer is the self-closing device that pulls a fire door shut after it has been opened. If the closer cannot close the door fully into its frame and engage the latch, the door cannot hold back fire or smoke.

Town: Washington
County / area: Tyne and Wear
Local authority: Sunderland
Postcode district: NE38
Region: North East England
Population: Around 67,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Chester-le-Street (6 km)

Fire doors in Washington's buildings

In a town the size of Washington, many buildings are looked after by landlords and managing agents with a handful of properties each. For fire door closer repairs, we group Washington visits with nearby buildings wherever possible to keep your price down.

Included as standard in Washington

A record of closer type for every door
Delayed-action closers where users need more time
Adjustment of closing speed, latching action and backcheck
Replacement of leaking, broken or underpowered closers
Overhead, concealed and floor-spring closers

Fixings	Closer and arm securely fixed, with no oil leaks.
Power	Closer power suits the leaf size and weight.
Latching	Door engages the latch from any opening position.

Full details on our fire door closer repairs page.

Why book with us in Washington?

Same report everywhere

Whether your building is in Washington or across the country, the report format, defect grading and pricing are the same.

Booked around you

Visits in Washington are booked around residents, pupils or patients, including early, late and weekend slots by arrangement.

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Washington and Tyne and Wear.

Fire safety law that applies in Washington

Washington is in England, so the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to the common parts and non-domestic premises, and regulation 10 adds quarterly communal and annual flat entrance door checks in residential buildings with storeys over 11 metres.

How much do fire door closer repairs cost in Washington?

Guide prices for fire door closer repairs in Washington start from £145 per visit; typical rates are £45–£280 per door, ex VAT. Get a guide price for your Washington building.

Fire Door Closer Repairs in Washington: questions

Does regulation 10 apply to buildings in Washington?

Yes, if the building is a multi-occupied residential building with storeys over 11 metres. Washington is in England, so the quarterly communal door checks and annual flat entrance door checks apply to those buildings.

Why won't my fire door close properly?

Common causes are a closer set too weak, a latch out of line with the keep, dropped hinges, a seal binding at the edge, or flooring that has raised the threshold. We find the cause before adjusting the closer.

Do you cover the area around Washington?

Yes. As well as Washington itself we cover nearby towns including Chester-le-Street, Felling and Houghton-Le-Spring.

My door slams. Is that a fault?

Yes. A slamming door wears hinges and frames and can injure users. The closing speed and latching action can usually be adjusted.