Gwent · NP23

Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Ebbw Vale

Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Ebbw Vale, Gwent: every door logged, photographed and graded, with a clear price for anything that needs putting right.

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: Ebbw Vale
County / area: Gwent
Local authority: Blaenau Gwent
Postcode district: NP23
Region: Wales
Population: Around 33,000 people
Fire safety law: Wales: Fire Safety Order 2005
Nearest town: Merthyr Tydfil (12 km)

Fire doors in Ebbw Vale's buildings

Landlords in Ebbw Vale often have a few HMOs or flats to look after, and a single visit can cover all of them. Ebbw Vale jobs start with a short call to agree access, followed by a fixed price in writing.

What our fire door hold-open device covers in Ebbw Vale

Acoustic hold-open units that release on the alarm sound
Wire-free radio units linked to compatible alarm systems
A record of the device and the test for the fire log
Hard-wired electromagnetic units, with the alarm contractor
Free-swing closers for residents who struggle with door weight

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

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

How we work in Ebbw Vale

Priced door by door

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

Photos of every defect

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

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Ebbw Vale and Gwent.

Fire safety law that applies in Ebbw Vale

Ebbw Vale is in Wales, where the Fire Safety Order 2005 requires fire doors to be maintained. Regulation 10's fixed quarterly and annual schedule is English law, but many Welsh landlords follow it as good practice.

Prices in Ebbw Vale

In Ebbw Vale, fire door hold-open devices typically cost £280–£650 per door ex VAT, with visits from £280. Get a guide price for your Ebbw Vale building.

Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Ebbw Vale: questions

Does regulation 10 apply in Ebbw Vale?

No. Ebbw Vale is in Wales and regulation 10 is English law. The Fire Safety Order 2005 still requires fire doors to be maintained, and many Welsh landlords follow the same quarterly and annual routine as good practice.

How often should they be tested?

With the weekly fire alarm test, and checked in detail at each fire door inspection.

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

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

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.