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Double Aluminium Door Transom Replacement at Grape Tree, Sudbury

Commercial Door Maintenance and Security Ltd completed a full transom replacement on double aluminium entrance doors at a Grape Tree branch in Sudbury, restoring smooth operation, safety, and long-term reliability.

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Full transom replacement to restore safe and controlled door operation

Commercial Door Maintenance and Security Ltd was instructed to attend a Grape Tree branch in Sudbury following issues with the operation of their double aluminium entrance doors. The transom unit serving both doors had failed, resulting in poor control, inconsistent closing action, and increased strain on the door leaves and surrounding framework. As the entrance serves a busy retail environment, it was essential to carry out a permanent repair that would restore both functionality and safety while minimising disruption to daily trading.

To complete the repair correctly, a full transom replacement was required. Both aluminium doors were carefully removed to allow safe access to the existing transom assembly. The failed unit was removed in its entirety and replaced with a new, correctly specified transom system designed to handle the weight and usage demands of double commercial doors. Precision alignment and fixing were critical at this stage to ensure the new transom would operate smoothly and evenly across both door leaves.

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“Strength lies in the structure you don’t see. When the core components are engineered correctly, every opening and closing becomes effortless, reliable, and safe.”

Professional servicing for long-term performance and reliability

While the doors were removed, our engineers carried out detailed checks and adjustments to the associated hardware, ensuring the doors were properly balanced and aligned before reinstatement. This process helped to prevent uneven wear and ensured that the new transom could perform as intended without additional stress being placed on hinges, pivots, or fixings. Taking this holistic approach allowed the repair to deliver immediate improvements while also supporting long-term durability.

Once reinstated, both doors were tested thoroughly to confirm smooth operation, controlled closing speed, and consistent performance across the entrance. The completed works restored the doors to a high operational standard, providing Grape Tree with a reliable, professional entrance that supports safety and customer experience. This project demonstrates Commercial Door Maintenance and Security Ltd’s expertise in full transom replacements and our commitment to delivering dependable commercial door solutions across the UK.

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Project facts

ClientGrape Tree
LocationSudbury
Service categoryTransom Closer Repair
SectorRestaurants sector page →
CoverageUK-wide commercial door specialists — same-day quotes, time-served engineers

Compliance considerations

Concealed transom closers on commercial entrance doors must continue to deliver controlled closing and reliable latching. Where the door is also a fire or escape door, BS EN 1154 (closers) and BS EN 1125 / BS EN 179 (panic hardware) apply.

Maintenance recommendations

Transom closers are sealed hydraulic units — annual inspection plus immediate response to any visible fluid weep. Closing speed should be re-set after weather-driven frame movement (summer expansion, winter contraction).

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