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Fire Door Inspection, Repair & Certification

BWF-Certifire and Q-Mark compliant fire door inspection, repair and certification. Statutory-compliant intumescent seal replacement, closer servicing, hardware certification, gap remediation and full inspection reports. FD30, FD60 and FD90 doorsets.

— Scope of Work

What's included

Every fire door inspection & repair project follows a fixed-price scope agreed in advance.

  • Full BS 8214 compliant inspection
  • Written condition report per door with photographic evidence
  • Intumescent seal and smoke seal replacement
  • Closer overhaul and pressure-testing
  • Hardware certification check (locks, hinges, thresholds)
  • Gap remediation — top, bottom and stiles to current tolerances
  • Fire signage installation to current regulations
  • Certification document for insurance and compliance records

Why fire door compliance matters

Fire doors are a legal requirement in HMOs, blocks of flats, commercial premises, schools, hospitals and care homes. But most fire doors installed over the last 20 years are non-compliant — either from ageing, altered ironmongery, or original installation errors. The Grenfell inquiry brought this into sharp focus and current regulation (Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022) now requires quarterly inspection of communal fire doors in all blocks of flats above 11m in height, and annual inspection of flat-entrance fire doors.

What we inspect

Our inspection follows BS 8214 and covers: intumescent and smoke seals, gap tolerances (top, bottom, stiles), hardware certification (three-hinge minimum for FD30+, certified closers, compliant handles), door core integrity, glazing certification, signage, threshold sealing, frame fixings and door-to-frame alignment.

What passes and what fails

A compliant FD30 fire door will have: intumescent seals in the door edge or frame, smoke seals compressible against the frame, gap tolerances of 3±1mm (top and stiles) and typically 8-10mm (bottom depending on threshold), three certified hinges with intumescent hinge pads, a certified overhead closer set to close from any position, certified door furniture, and current fire signage. Doors failing on any of these become non-compliant and — in HMO / block contexts — a landlord liability.

Repair vs replacement

Most non-compliance issues are repairable. Seal replacement, closer adjustment, gap remediation and signage upgrade are inexpensive relative to full doorset replacement. Where the door core itself is damaged (impact holes, deep sanding, unauthorised alterations) replacement is usually the safer option.

— Typical Investment
From £180 per door

Per-door inspection with condition report. Batch discounts for HMOs, blocks and commercial premises. Actual repair costs vary by finding.

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Frequently asked

How often should fire doors be inspected?
The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 require quarterly inspection of communal fire doors in blocks of flats above 11m, and annual inspection of flat-entrance fire doors. HMOs, care homes and commercial premises follow their own fire risk assessments — typically annual. We recommend annual inspection as a minimum baseline for any regulated building.
Do you provide certificates for insurance?
Yes — every inspection produces a signed condition report per door with photographic evidence, pass/fail status against BS 8214, and remediation recommendations. This document is what your insurer and building control will expect to see.
Can existing fire doors be brought back into compliance?
Usually yes. Seal replacement, closer servicing, hardware upgrade and gap remediation address most non-compliance issues at 10-25% of the cost of full doorset replacement. Where the door core itself has been damaged or extensively altered, replacement becomes necessary.
Are you BWF-Certifire certified?
Yes — we are BWF-Certifire compliant. Our inspections and repairs meet BWF-Certifire and Q-Mark scheme requirements. Our fire doorset supply is certified under both schemes.
What about fire doors in listed buildings?
Listed buildings have specific challenges — visible modern ironmongery is often not appropriate. We supply heritage-finish fire doors and certified concealed closers that meet both fire regulations and conservation requirements. Listed building consent may be needed for the upgrade.