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Fire Door Inspections — gap measurement, ironmongery assessment & condition grading
Detailed fire door inspections with calibrated gap measurement, ironmongery assessment, intumescent seal condition checks, and condition grading for every door. We deliver photographic reports with a prioritised remedial action plan and annual re-inspection recommendations — everything you need to demonstrate compliance under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Who is this for?
For building managers, school business managers, landlords, and facilities teams who are responsible for maintaining fire door compliance and need a thorough, documented inspection with clear remedial recommendations.
- Schools and multi-academy trusts needing Ofsted-ready fire door documentation
- Commercial offices, business parks, and multi-storey buildings
- Residential blocks and HMOs under the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
- Warehouses, distribution centres, and industrial units
- Care homes, nursing homes, and NHS healthcare facilities
- Hotels, leisure centres, and public buildings
Why fire doors fail inspections
- Intumescent strips are damaged, painted over, or missing entirely — the door will not seal against fire
- Cold smoke seals are worn flat, brittle, or absent — smoke will travel through the gap before the intumescent activates
- Door closers are broken, disconnected, or adjusted incorrectly — the door does not self-close and latch from every angle
- Perimeter gaps exceed the 3mm (+/-1mm) tolerance due to hinge wear, frame settlement, or incorrect original fitting
- Doors have been modified on-site — cut down, drilled for cables, or fitted with non-fire-rated locks and letterboxes — invalidating the original certification
What our fire door inspection covers
Calibrated Gap Measurement
All four perimeter gaps measured with calibrated feeler gauges and recorded against the 3mm (+/-1mm) compliance tolerance. Threshold gap measured separately.
Ironmongery Assessment
Every item of ironmongery assessed: hinges checked for wear and fire rating, closer tested for self-closing from multiple angles, locks and latches checked for engagement and certification.
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Inspection
Intumescent strips and cold smoke seals inspected for damage, paint coverage, correct profile, and continuity around the full perimeter of the door and frame.
Condition Grading
Each door is graded on a clear scale: Compliant, Minor Defects (remediate within 3 months), Major Defects (remediate urgently), or Replace. This prioritises your budget and programme.
Photographic Evidence
Every door photographed with close-up images of defects. Reports are formatted for fire risk assessors, building insurers, Ofsted inspectors, and local authority enforcement officers.
Annual Re-Inspection Recommendations
We provide a recommended re-inspection schedule based on the condition of your doors and the traffic levels in your building — typically 6-monthly for high-traffic areas and annually as a minimum.
Scope of works
Our qualified engineers carry out the following as standard:
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Same-Visit Remedial Works
Our engineers carry stock of Lorient seals, Dorma closers, hinges, and signage — many defects can be repaired during the inspection visit itself.
Annual Maintenance Contract
Scheduled re-inspections at 6 or 12-month intervals with priority booking and consistent pricing year on year.
Fire Door Replacement Programme
Where doors are beyond repair, we supply and install certified FD30 or FD60 doorset assemblies as part of a planned replacement programme.
Emergency Call-Out
Priority attendance for urgent fire door issues — damaged doors repaired or temporarily secured within 24-48 hours.
Managed Compliance Package
Include fire door inspections in a monthly compliance package alongside fire alarm servicing, emergency lighting testing, and risk assessments.
Staff Awareness Training
Brief training sessions for facilities staff, caretakers, and building managers on identifying common fire door defects between formal inspections.
Typical project timeframes
Key benefits
Ongoing support & maintenance
Scheduled Re-Inspections
We schedule follow-up inspections at 6 or 12-month intervals based on door condition and building traffic levels.
Compliance Tracking
We track inspection dates and certification expiry, flagging upcoming deadlines so nothing is missed.
Emergency Repairs
Priority call-out for urgent fire door damage — doors repaired or temporarily secured within 24-48 hours.
Planned Replacement Programme
Where doors are graded as Replace, we plan and schedule certified doorset installations within your budget.
How it works
Book Inspection
Contact us to arrange a convenient date. We work around school terms, office hours, and building operations.
On-Site Inspection
Our engineers inspect every fire door systematically — measuring gaps, testing closers, assessing ironmongery, and photographing defects.
Report Delivered
You receive a clear, photographic report with condition grades for every door and a prioritised remedial action plan.
Remedial Works
We carry out repairs on-site where possible — seals, closers, hinges, signage. Doors graded as Replace are quoted separately.
Compliance Confirmed
Updated completion reports and certificates issued confirming the post-remedial compliance status of each door.
64 fire doors inspected and 18 defects remediated in 2 days
Primary School — Bedfordshire
Project gallery
Fire door inspection, QE School, Luton
Measuring fire door gaps, QE School
Professional equipment we use
Industry-leading products from trusted manufacturers
Gap Measurement Tools
Precision gap gauges for measuring fire door clearances to specification
Digital Reporting System
Tablet-based inspection software with photographic evidence capture
Intumescent Seal Testers
Tools for checking seal condition and fitment quality
Closer Force Gauges
Measurement devices for testing door closer operating force
Fire Door Labels Database
Access to manufacturer certification databases for door leaf verification
Photographic Equipment
High-resolution cameras for detailed defect documentation
Frequently asked questions
Request a Free Site Survey
One of our qualified engineers will visit your site, assess your requirements, and provide a detailed quotation - completely free.
Book a free site survey
Pick the service you need - we tailor the questions, then come back to you within 24 hours.
What happens after you contact us
We review your enquiry
A member of our team reviews your requirements and gets back to you within 24 hours.
We arrange a site survey
We schedule a convenient time to visit your site and assess your needs in person.
We prepare a quotation
You receive a clear, detailed quote with no hidden costs or obligations.
We schedule the work
Once approved, we agree a start date that works around your operations.
We provide documentation & support
On completion, you receive all certificates, reports, and ongoing support details.
Trusted by schools, care homes, warehouses, and construction sites
We work with commercial and public sector clients across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and London.
Schools & Academies
Primary schools, secondary schools, multi-academy trusts, and nurseries
Construction Sites
Active building sites, developments, and temporary site compounds
Warehouses & Industrial
Warehouses, distribution centres, factories, and industrial units
Care Homes & Healthcare
Care homes, nursing facilities, clinics, and GP surgeries
Car Garages & Workshops
MOT centres, car dealerships, vehicle workshops, and body shops
Commercial Offices
Offices, business parks, co-working spaces, and corporate HQs
Public Sector
Local authority buildings, NHS facilities, and community centres
Retail & Hospitality
Shops, restaurants, pubs, hotels, and leisure venues
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