Surrey · CR3

Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Caterham

Looking for a fire door hold-open device in Caterham? We inspect, repair and replace fire doors across Caterham and surrounding parts of Surrey, with a door-by-door report and every remedial item priced separately.

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: Caterham
County / area: Surrey
County council: Surrey
Postcode district: CR3
Region: South East England
Population: Around 21,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Coulsdon (6 km)

Fire doors in Caterham's buildings

Landlords in Caterham often have a few HMOs or flats to look after, and a single visit can cover all of them. Reports for Caterham buildings keep the same door references from one visit to the next.

What our fire door hold-open device covers in Caterham

Wire-free radio units linked to compatible alarm systems
Testing of release on alarm and of the door's closing action
Acoustic hold-open units that release on the alarm sound
A record of the device and the test for the fire log
Free-swing closers for residents who struggle with door weight

Release	The door releases on alarm activation, every time.
Testing	Devices included in the weekly alarm test routine.
Suitability	Device and closer compatible with the door and alarm.

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

Why book with us in Caterham?

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Caterham and Surrey.

Same report everywhere

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

Records you can use

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

England fire safety law in Caterham

As Caterham 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 Caterham?

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

Questions from Caterham clients

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.

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.

Do you work in occupied buildings in Caterham?

Yes. Inspections and repairs in Caterham can be carried out in occupied flats, schools, care homes and workplaces, with doors kept closable at all times.

Which fire safety law applies in Caterham?

Caterham 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.