Burnham is a bit of everything.
An old village high street, houses going back towards the Beeches, then flats and business premises as you head down to the railway and over towards Slough.
So we might be looking at a retirement block one morning and a unit on an estate that afternoon.
Which council and which fire service
People get confused here, so it is worth saying.
Burnham, Taplow and Farnham Common are in Buckinghamshire. Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service covers them. Burnham station is on the Elizabeth line but it is actually over the border in Slough.
It does not change what we do to a door. It may change who you get a letter from.
Retirement and sheltered housing
If you manage a retirement block, the doors are a much bigger deal. Residents may move slowly or need help. Stay put plans rely on every flat door holding back fire and smoke.
We find closers have often been loosened or removed because residents struggled with them. It is an understandable thing to do and a serious problem. There are closers designed to be easier to open, so it does not have to be a choice.
We take our time in these buildings, and we are happy to be shown round by a scheme manager so that residents know who we are.
Schools
Schools around here tend to be on the smaller side, but the doors still get heavy use.
We have finished programmes at two secondary schools and an almshouse in Luton, 147 doors in all. 140 of those were repaired on site. Repair is nearly always where we start the conversation.
Holidays work well for us and you.
Business units
Doors between a warehouse and an office, doors around plant rooms and doors on escape routes all count.
What we see most is damage from pallets and trucks, plus doors chocked open with whatever is closest. Someone in your business is responsible for those doors. If that person is you, we can give you a record that shows you have dealt with it.
Taplow and Dorney
Taplow has seen new flats and redevelopment close to the river and the station. New buildings have their own problems. Doors can get damaged during the build, and sometimes get fitted by people working to a deadline.
If you have just taken on a new block, check the doors while you can still go back to whoever built it.
Getting to you
We come from Luton. It is about an hour around the M25. If you are near Maidenhead or Slough, we can link your job with others that day.
Send us the postcode and how many doors you have, and we will come back with a price the same day.
Questions we get asked
Can closers be made easier to open?
Yes. There are closers made for this. The door still has to shut fully on its own, so the set-up matters.
Our building is new. Is it covered by a warranty?
It might be. Check with the developer quickly, and have the doors inspected so you know what to raise.
Tell us how many doors you have and we will send you a price the same day.
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