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Architectural Ironmongery Specialists

Precision hardware
for remarkable
buildings.

Supplying architects, contractors, and developers across the UK with premium ironmongery — from lever handles to complete access control systems. Fifty years of expertise, from our base in Croydon.

50+
Years Experience
90%
In-Stock Rate
3
Day Delivery
About Beaver

Half a century of
ironmongery expertise.

Beaver Architectural Ironmongery has been supplying the construction industry for over 50 years. From our base in Croydon, we work alongside architects, main contractors, and developers to specify, supply, and support hardware on projects of every scale.

We pride ourselves on knowing our products inside out — and understanding the buildings they go into. Whether you need a single lever handle or a complete ironmongery schedule for a 200-unit development, we're here to help.

Rapid Delivery
90% of stock available for dispatch within 3 working days across the UK.
Expert Specification
Decades of knowledge applied to create precise, compliant ironmongery schedules.
Bulk Pricing
Account customers benefit from competitive bulk-buy discounts on all product lines.
Site Support
Technical support and site visits available throughout your project lifecycle.
50
Years in the industry
What We Do

Comprehensive
ironmongery services.

From initial specification through to after-sales support, we manage the complete ironmongery package so you don't have to.
01
Schedule Preparation

We produce detailed ironmongery schedules to match your architectural drawings, ensuring specification accuracy from the outset. Every door, every leaf, every closer — documented with precision to avoid costly site errors.

02
Supply & Procurement

Direct supply from leading manufacturers including ASSA ABLOY, Dorma Kaba, Allegion, and Carlisle Brass. We manage procurement, quality checking, and timely delivery to site or your warehouse.

03
Access Control

From audio/visual entry systems to biometric readers and automatic door operators, we specify and supply full access control solutions. We work with you to design systems that are both secure and compliant with current building regulations.

04
Site Surveys

Our team can carry out comprehensive site surveys to assess existing ironmongery and advise on replacements, upgrades, or new installations. Ideal for refurbishment projects or compliance assessments on occupied buildings.

05
After-Sales Support

We stand behind every product we supply. Our team is on hand post-delivery to resolve any technical issues or fulfilment queries. If something isn't right, we'll make it right — quickly and without fuss.

06
Account Management

Dedicated account management for contractors and developers, with bulk pricing, credit terms, and project-specific support. Your account manager knows your project and your preferences — no need to start from scratch every time.

Product Range

Hardware for
every door.

An extensive range of premium ironmongery products, specified for every door type, building use, and finish — from polished brass to satin stainless.

01
Assorted lever handles in architectural finishes
Door Furniture

Lever handles, knob sets, pull handles, door knockers, letterplates, and escutcheons across a full range of architectural finishes.

02
Coded keypad entry handle
Access Control & Automatics

Audio/visual entry systems, proximity readers, biometrics, electromagnetic locks, automatic openers, and full access control solutions.

03
Tectus concealed hinge on a white door
Hardware & Locks

Mortice locks, rim locks, deadbolts, padlocks, door closers, hinges, floor springs, pivot sets, and overhead door controls.

04
Frameless architectural glass wall and door
Glass Door Fittings

Patch fittings, frameless glass door hardware, spider fittings, glass hinges, and specialist ironmongery for frameless and all-glass installations.

05
Accessible washroom fittings and grab rails
Washroom & Accessibility

Grab rails, cubicle hardware, indicator bolts, coat hooks, and full accessibility ironmongery compliant with Part M and BS 8300.

06
Anti-ligature door with pinch-grip SOS lockset
Anti-Ligature Hardware

Anti-ligature levers, locks, hooks and door furniture for mental-health, healthcare and secure environments — designed to reduce risk and meet HTM and safer-design guidance.

07
Architectural wayfinding and door signage
Wayfinding & Signage

Architectural wayfinding and door signage — room numbering, statutory and fire-door signage, tactile and Braille options — coordinated with your ironmongery schedule and finishes.

Can't find
what you need?
Access Control

One of South London's largest
SALTO suppliers.

From mobile keyless entry to fully managed, cloud-based access control, we are one of South London's largest suppliers and specifiers of SALTO smart access systems — and a SALTO Platinum Partner offering full supply & install across residential, commercial and education projects where security, convenience and control matter.
SALTO MyLock
Smart electronic door locks, made simple.
Proud Platinum Partners with SALTO Systems
Our SALTO smart access division now has its own dedicated website — Beaver Access — covering the full SALTO range, specification and installation. Explore it for everything access control.
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Face Recognition
SALTO XS4 Face
Contactless facial-recognition access terminal — completely hands-free entry with fast, secure on-device recognition.
Door Intercom
SALTO XS4 Com
Smart video door intercom — see and speak to visitors and unlock the door straight from a smartphone, wherever you are.
Electronic Lock
SALTO XS4 Electronic Handle
Lever, escutcheon & contactless reader in one unit — keyless entry in a clean architectural finish.
Mobile & keyless entry

Unlock by phone, smartwatch, fob or PIN — no physical key required.

Cloud-based management

Grant or revoke access remotely, in real time, from anywhere.

Full audit trail

See exactly who entered, and when, across every door.

No lost-key costs

Update credentials instantly — no re-keying, no replacement keys.

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Ironmongery Schedule Detail DWG · BAI-D01 · 2025
EXTERNAL HINGES x3 pr · CE CLOSER OVERHEAD HANDLE LEVER + LOCK 838 mm ROOM SIDE PLAN VIEW 1:20 SINGLE LEAF HINGED DOOR BAI-D01-2025
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BS EN 1906 BS 8300 GAI Member CE Marked
Door Automatics

Automatic doors,
supplied & installed.

From swing and sliding operators to full entrance systems — supplied, installed and commissioned to BS EN 16005 by our ADSA-approved engineers.
dormakaba automatic door operators
Automatic swing, sliding and low-energy door operators — supplied, installed and commissioned to BS EN 16005 by our ADSA-approved engineers, and integrated with SALTO access where required.
ADSA Approved Installer Approved Installer
Supplied & specified

The right operator for the door, traffic level and use — swing, sliding or low-energy.

Installed by our engineers

Full installation to manufacturer specification, integrated with your entrance and access control.

Commissioned & tested

Set up, safety-tested and handed over with documentation ready for sign-off.

Safe to BS EN 16005

Every automatic door meets the current safety standard for powered pedestrian doors.

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dormakaba ED250 swing door operator — low-energy, concealed drive.
Finishes & Materials

A finish for
every specification.

From warm brushed brass to cool satin stainless, we supply architectural hardware across a full palette of finishes — coordinated to your scheme and built to wear beautifully for decades.
Satin Nickel Polished Chrome Gunmetal Antique Brass Satin Brass Bronze
How We Work

Free ironmongery
scheduling & specification.

Send us your drawings at any stage. Our GAI-qualified team prepares a fully coordinated ironmongery schedule — accurately, and free of charge.
01
Share your drawings

Send us your floor plans and architectural drawings at any stage — from early design through to tender or construction.

02
Door-by-door review

We work through every door and opening with you, discussing finishes, quality, security requirements and budget.

03
Schedule & quotation

You receive a detailed, fully coordinated ironmongery schedule and an itemised quotation — clear, compliant and obligation-free.

04
Supply & support

On approval we procure, quality-check and deliver to your programme — backed by responsive after-sales support throughout.

Free of charge. No obligation. Every schedule is prepared from your drawings by our GAI-qualified specification team.
Where We Work

Trusted across
every sector.

From high-spec residential towers to listed buildings and busy campuses, we specify hardware suited to the demands of each environment.
01
Residential
Apartments, towers and private developments.
02
Student Accommodation
High-footfall, 24-hour living environments.
03
Education
Schools, colleges and university campuses.
04
Heritage & Listed
Period-sympathetic and conservation projects.
05
Healthcare
Hygienic, accessible and durable specifications.
06
Commercial & Workplace
Offices, retail and mixed-use schemes.
07
Hospitality
Hotels and leisure with a premium finish.
08
Public & Civic
Civic buildings and public infrastructure.
09
Cat A Fit-Out
Developer base-build and speculative office fit-out.
10
Cat B Fit-Out
Bespoke, occupier-led interiors and workplace fit-out.
Projects

Projects we're
proud of.

Residential Conversion Southwark, London SE1

Brigade Court

Formerly a London Fire Brigade training centre, Brigade Court is an exceptional conversion project that transformed a historic operational building into high-quality residential apartments. The project required ironmongery that respected the building's industrial heritage while meeting the expectations of a premium London residential development.

Beaver specified a satin stainless steel package throughout, complementing the exposed brick and concrete interiors characteristic of the original structure. The access control system was integrated with a bespoke concierge entry solution appropriate for the scheme's security brief.

Heritage Conversion Access Control Residential Specification
Education Uxbridge, London

Brunel University — Isambard Complex

The Isambard Complex Student Village at Brunel University, designed by Stride Treglown Ltd, is a modern student accommodation campus providing a self-contained living environment across multiple interconnected blocks. Beaver produced a comprehensive ironmongery schedule covering all residential, communal, and academic spaces — balancing durability for high-traffic student use with the clean contemporary aesthetic of the architecture.

Key considerations included fire door compliance across all residential corridors, accessible washroom hardware throughout, and a cost-effective lever handle specification that would withstand intensive daily use without premature wear.

Beaver also supplied and specified the SALTO access control system throughout the complex, bringing keyless and mobile entry to the residential blocks. The site carries a notable legacy, having originally served as athletes’ accommodation during the London 2012 Olympic Games before its conversion to permanent student housing.

Student Accommodation Fire Door Hardware Accessibility SALTO Access Control London 2012 Legacy
Residential Leeds City Centre

Granary Wharf

A landmark residential development in the heart of Leeds, Granary Wharf presented the full spectrum of ironmongery challenges: high-spec apartment entrance hardware, secure communal access control, and period-sympathetic fittings for the retained Victorian granary warehouses on the waterfront.

Our schedule covered over 400 individual door sets across the residential towers and the converted heritage buildings, specifying marine-grade stainless steel throughout to withstand the canal-side environment — while ensuring finishes remained consistent with the luxury positioning of the development. Delivery was phased to eliminate on-site storage requirements.

Communal Access Control Heritage Specification Phased Delivery 400+ Door Sets
Heritage Richmond, Surrey

Royal Star & Garter

The Royal Star & Garter is a landmark Edwardian building of the highest architectural significance, converted into luxury retirement apartments. The ironmongery specification demanded an exceptional level of care: every item had to reflect the grandeur of the building's public spaces while delivering the accessibility and ease-of-use critical for the elderly residents who would call it home.

Polished brass ironmongery was specified throughout the communal areas, with lever-on-rose sets chosen for both aesthetic quality and ergonomic performance. All hardware was selected for full compliance with BS 8300 accessibility standards.

Listed Building Polished Brass Accessibility Compliance Retirement Living
Commercial & Workplace London

Revolut HQ

A flagship headquarters fit-out for one of the UK's fastest-growing fintech businesses, demanding a refined, hard-wearing ironmongery specification to match a high-profile workplace interior.

Beaver supplied the architectural ironmongery, including bespoke knurled pull and lever handles from its matt black range — all specifically tailored to the requirements of this landmark Cat B project.

Commercial Fit-Out Matt Black Range Cat B
Commercial & Workplace Battersea Power Station, London

Apple HQ — Battersea

A landmark workplace within the regenerated Battersea Power Station, where exacting design standards called for a precise, premium ironmongery specification.

Beaver supplied and scheduled the architectural ironmongery package, working to demanding tolerances and finish requirements throughout the fit-out.

Landmark Workplace Premium Finish Cat B
Standards & Compliance

Specified to the right standards.

What is ironmongery scheduling?
Scheduling is the process of listing every item of hardware required for each door and opening in a building — hinges, locks, latches, handles, closers and seals. We prepare a complete, coordinated schedule from your drawings so nothing is missed and costly errors are avoided on site.
Do you charge for specification and scheduling?
No. We prepare ironmongery schedules and specifications free of charge and without obligation. You only commit once you are happy with the schedule and quotation.
What standards should architectural ironmongery comply with?
UK door hardware is governed by a range of standards, including BS EN 1906 (lever and knob furniture), BS EN 1154 (controlled door closers), BS EN 1935 (hinges) and BS EN 12209 (locks and latches). We specify CE / UKCA-marked products that meet the requirements for your project.
How does ironmongery affect fire door compliance?
A fire door is only compliant if every component is fire-rated and correctly specified. Hinges, closers, locks, latches and intumescent seals must all be CE / UKCA-marked and tested to standards such as BS EN 1634. We schedule fully compliant fire-door hardware and document it for building control.
Can you specify for accessibility (Approved Document M and BS 8300)?
Yes. We specify lever handles, return-to-door levers, appropriate operating forces and visually contrasting hardware to help meet Approved Document M and BS 8300 accessibility requirements — essential for public, healthcare and education projects.
Which manufacturers do you supply?
We supply from leading manufacturers including ASSA ABLOY, dormakaba, Allegion and Carlisle Brass, among others. We select the right product for the specification, finish and budget rather than being tied to a single brand.
Get In Touch

Come and see us,
or get in touch directly.

Whether you're an architect, contractor, or developer, our team is on hand Monday to Friday to help with specifications, orders, and technical queries.

Telephone 020 8681 3939
Email sales@beaverai.co.uk We aim to respond within 24 hours
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Imperial Way, Croydon, CR0 4RR
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