Greater London · SE9

Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Eltham

From the SE9 district outwards, we cover Eltham and neighbouring towns such as Blackheath and Welling for fire door hold-open devices.

In short: a fire door hold-open device keeps a fire door open in normal use and releases it to close automatically when the fire alarm activates. Free-swing closers let the door move freely like an ordinary door, then close it on alarm.

Town: Eltham
County / area: Greater London
Postcode district: SE9
Region: London
Population: Around 49,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Blackheath (3 km)

What kind of buildings in Eltham need fire door work?

Many Eltham buildings are mixed use, with flats above shops and offices, where the stair door protecting the flats is often the weakest point. We can work early, late or at weekends in Eltham where residents, pupils or patients make daytime access difficult.

What happens on site in Eltham?

A record of the device and the test for the fire log
Testing of release on alarm and of the door's closing action
Acoustic hold-open units that release on the alarm sound
Hard-wired electromagnetic units, with the alarm contractor
Wire-free radio units linked to compatible alarm systems

Testing	Devices included in the weekly alarm test routine.
Suitability	Device and closer compatible with the door and alarm.
Closing	After release the door closes fully and latches.

Full details on our fire door hold-open devices page.

Why Eltham clients choose us

Priced door by door

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

Booked around you

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

Photos of every defect

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

Fire safety law that applies in Eltham

Eltham 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 hold-open devices cost in Eltham?

Guide prices for fire door hold-open devices in Eltham start from £280 per visit; typical rates are £280–£650 per door, ex VAT. Get a guide price for your Eltham building.

Common questions in Eltham

Do acoustic hold-open devices work with any alarm?

They listen for the alarm sounder, so the sounder must be loud enough at the door. We check the sound level and the alarm type before recommending one.

Can you price remedial work in Eltham from another company's report?

Yes. Send the report and we will price each line for your building in Eltham, or revisit specific doors if the report lacks detail.

Is it legal to wedge a fire door open?

Wedging a fire door open defeats it, because it cannot close in a fire, and it can breach fire safety law. If a door needs to stay open, use a device that releases it automatically when the alarm activates.

Which fire safety law applies in Eltham?

Eltham 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.