Devon · TQ3

Fire Door Hinges & Ironmongery in Paignton

We provide fire door ironmongery repairs for buildings in Paignton and the TQ3 postcode district, from single doors to whole blocks and estates.

In short: 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: Paignton
County / area: Devon
Local authority: Torbay
Postcode district: TQ3
Region: South West England
Population: Around 68,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Torquay (4 km)

Typical buildings in Paignton

Paignton has many converted townhouses now used as flats, guest houses or care homes, where original doors have been upgraded with mixed results. If you look after more than one building around Paignton, we can schedule them on the same day.

What our fire door ironmongery repair covers in Paignton

Removal or correction of non-compliant additions
Hinges suitable for fire doors, usually at least three per leaf
Fire-rated letter plates and spy holes for flat entrance doors
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.
Morticing	Lock and latch cut-outs within the door's evidence and protected.
Hinges	Fire-suitable hinges to BS EN 1935, all screws present.

Full details on our fire door hinges & ironmongery page.

Why book with us in Paignton?

Priced door by door

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

Photos of every defect

You get photographs of every defect found in Paignton, linked to a door reference you can find again.

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Paignton and Devon.

England fire safety law in Paignton

As Paignton 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.

What will it cost in Paignton?

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

Questions from Paignton clients

Do letter plates on flat doors need to be fire-rated?

Yes, where the flat entrance door is a fire door. Fire-rated letter plates include intumescent liners that close the opening in a fire.

Do you cover the area around Paignton?

Yes. As well as Paignton itself we cover nearby towns including Torquay, Newton Abbot and Exmouth.

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.

Which fire safety law applies in Paignton?

Paignton 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.