Berkshire · RG19

Fire Door Hinges & Ironmongery in Thatcham

Whether it is a block of flats, a school or a care home in Thatcham, our fire door ironmongery repairs follow the same door-by-door method and report format.

Fire door ironmongery is the hardware on a fire door, hinges, latches, locks, handles, closers, letter plates and spy holes, which must be suitable for use on fire doors so it does not create a weak point when the door is exposed to fire.

Town: Thatcham
County / area: Berkshire
County council: West Berkshire
Postcode district: RG19
Region: South East England
Population: Around 25,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Newbury (4 km)

Fire doors in Thatcham's buildings

In Thatcham fire door work tends to be smaller sites: flats above shops, small blocks, surgeries, pubs with rooms and care homes. Thatcham jobs start with a short call to agree access, followed by a fixed price in writing.

What our fire door ironmongery repair covers in Thatcham

Fire-rated letter plates and spy holes for flat entrance doors
Hinges suitable for fire doors, usually at least three per leaf
Intumescent wraps or pads behind morticed hardware
Latches, sashlocks and deadlocks with intumescent protection where needed
Pull handles, push plates and kick plates fitted within limits

Additions	No unapproved bolts, chains or cat flaps through the leaf.
Hinges	Fire-suitable hinges to BS EN 1935, all screws present.
Morticing	Lock and latch cut-outs within the door's evidence and protected.

Full details on our fire door hinges & ironmongery page.

Why book with us in Thatcham?

Booked around you

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

Records you can use

PDF and spreadsheet records for every Thatcham building, ready for your fire risk assessor.

Same report everywhere

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

England fire safety law in Thatcham

Buildings in Thatcham 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.

Thatcham guide prices

Guide prices for fire door ironmongery repairs in Thatcham are typically £70–£190 per item, ex VAT. Get a guide price for your Thatcham building.

Thatcham FAQs

Which fire safety law applies in Thatcham?

Thatcham 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.

Can I fit any lock to a fire door?

No. The lock must be suitable for fire doors and fitted within the size limits of the door's evidence, often with intumescent protection around the mortice.

How many hinges does a fire door need?

Most single-leaf fire doors use three hinges; taller or heavier leaves may need four. The door's test evidence specifies the number and type.

Do you cover the area around Thatcham?

Yes. As well as Thatcham itself we cover nearby towns including Newbury, Basingstoke and Reading.