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Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Guildford

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

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. We use the same method for buildings in Guildford.

Town: Guildford
County / area: Surrey
County council: Surrey
Postcode district: GU1
Region: South East England
Population: Around 72,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Godalming (6 km)

Where fire doors matter most in Guildford

Halls and shared houses in Guildford are easiest to inspect between tenancies, when bedroom doors can be repaired without disturbing residents. For fire door hold-open devices, we group Guildford visits with nearby buildings wherever possible to keep your price down.

What our fire door hold-open device covers in Guildford

Testing of release on alarm and of the door's closing action
Free-swing closers for residents who struggle with door weight
Hard-wired electromagnetic units, with the alarm contractor
Acoustic hold-open units that release on the alarm sound
A record of the device and the test for the fire log

Suitability	Device and closer compatible with the door and alarm.
Closing	After release the door closes fully and latches.
Release	The door releases on alarm activation, every time.

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

Why Guildford clients choose us

One contact

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

Same report everywhere

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

Booked around you

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

England fire safety law in Guildford

Buildings in Guildford fall under English fire safety law: the Fire Safety Order 2005 requires fire doors to be maintained, and in multi-occupied residential buildings over 11 metres regulation 10 sets quarterly and annual checks.

Guildford guide prices

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

Guildford FAQs

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.

How often should they be tested?

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

Which fire safety law applies in Guildford?

Guildford 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.

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

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