Derbyshire · DE11

Fire Door Hinges & Ironmongery in Swadlincote

Responsible persons in Swadlincote can book fire door ironmongery repairs with clear reports, useful photos and itemised prices.

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: Swadlincote
County / area: Derbyshire
County council: Derbyshire
Postcode district: DE11
Region: East Midlands
Population: Around 35,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Burton upon Trent (7 km)

Where fire doors matter most in Swadlincote

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

What our fire door ironmongery repair covers in Swadlincote

Removal or correction of non-compliant additions
Latches, sashlocks and deadlocks with intumescent protection where needed
Hinges suitable for fire doors, usually at least three per leaf
Fire-rated letter plates and spy holes for flat entrance doors
Pull handles, push plates and kick plates fitted within limits

Marking	Hardware CE or UKCA marked where the product standard requires it.
Additions	No unapproved bolts, chains or cat flaps through the leaf.
Hinges	Fire-suitable hinges to BS EN 1935, all screws present.

Full details on our fire door hinges & ironmongery page.

How we work in Swadlincote

Records you can use

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

Booked around you

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

Priced door by door

Every failed item in Swadlincote is priced separately, so you approve exactly what you want done.

Which fire door rules apply in Swadlincote?

As Swadlincote is in England, responsible persons must maintain fire doors under the Fire Safety Order 2005, give residents fire door information in buildings with two or more flats, and run regulation 10 checks where a storey is over 11 metres.

How much do fire door ironmongery repairs cost in Swadlincote?

In Swadlincote, fire door ironmongery repairs typically cost £70–£190 per item ex VAT, depending on the building and specification. Get a guide price for your Swadlincote building.

Fire Door Hinges & Ironmongery in Swadlincote: questions

Which fire safety law applies in Swadlincote?

Swadlincote 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.

Are cat flaps allowed in fire doors?

Not unless the flap is part of the door's tested design. A cat flap cut into a fire door, including many flat entrance doors, will normally make it non-compliant.

Do you cover the area around Swadlincote?

Yes. As well as Swadlincote itself we cover nearby towns including Burton upon Trent, Coalville and Derby.

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.