South West England · England
Fire Door Closer Repairs in Wiltshire
We provide fire door closer repairs across Wiltshire, including Swindon, Salisbury and Trowbridge, with the same report format and pricing wherever your buildings are.
Fire Door Closer Repairs: 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.
- Area
- Wiltshire
- Region
- South West England
- Postcode areas
- BA, SN, SP
- Towns listed
- 4
- Local authorities
- Swindon, Wiltshire
- Fire safety law
- England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Included as standard across Wiltshire
- Delayed-action closers where users need more time
- Replacement of leaking, broken or underpowered closers
- Closer power matched to door size, weight and wind exposure
- Overhead, concealed and floor-spring closers
- A record of closer type for every door
- Adjustment of closing speed, latching action and backcheck
How does it work in Wiltshire?
Test
Each door is closed from fully open and from part open.
Adjust
Closer valves and power are set so the door closes and latches every time.
Replace
Faulty closers are replaced with a suitably rated model.
Confirm
Closing is re-tested and recorded.
Which fire door rules apply in Wiltshire?
Buildings in Wiltshire fall under English fire safety law: the Fire Safety Order 2005 requires fire doors to be maintained, and in multi-occupied residential buildings over 11 metres regulation 10 sets quarterly and annual checks.
- Fire Safety Order 2005: fire doors must be maintained (article 17)
- Fire Safety Act 2021: flat entrance doors are within scope
- Regulation 10: quarterly communal checks and annual flat door checks above 11 m
- Building Safety Act 2022: stronger record keeping and information duties
Prices across Wiltshire
In Wiltshire, fire door closer repairs typically cost £45–£280 per door ex VAT, with visits from £145.
Fire Door Closer Repairs by town in Wiltshire
- Fire Door Closer Repairs in Chippenham
- Fire Door Closer Repairs in Salisbury
- Fire Door Closer Repairs in Swindon
- Fire Door Closer Repairs in Trowbridge
Fire Door Closer Repairs in Wiltshire: questions
Can fire doors be held open?
Only with a device designed to release the door automatically when the fire alarm sounds, such as an acoustic or alarm-linked electromagnetic hold-open. Wedges and hooks are not acceptable on fire doors.
What closer does a fire door need?
A closer tested to BS EN 1154 with a power size suited to the door's width and weight, and evidence it can be used on the door type. Concealed closers need specific test evidence for the door.
Which fire safety law applies in Wiltshire?
Wiltshire is in England, so the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies, together with the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 for multi-occupied residential buildings.
How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Wiltshire?
It depends on the number of doors and access. Tell us what you need and we will give you the earliest date when you call, and confirm it in writing.