Specialist fire door inspectors
Need fire door inspections in London? Our specialist inspectors check every fire door in your building. Each door gets photos, a pass or fail, and a clear list of fixes.
Fire door inspections explained
A fire door inspection is a close, hands-on check of each fire door in a building. The inspector looks at the door, the frame and every fitting on it.
The goal is simple. In a fire, the door must hold back flames and smoke for 30 or 60 minutes. That buys people time to get out safely.
Fire doors take a lot of daily wear. They get pushed, kicked, wedged open and painted. Each small change can weaken them.
A door can look fine and still fail. A gap a few millimetres too wide, or one missing hinge screw, is enough. Only a close check will spot it.
Any building with fire doors needs them checked. That means flats, offices, shops, hotels and schools, plus the shared houses covered by our HMO fire door inspections.
The legal duty sits with the Responsible Person. That is often the landlord, the managing agent or the employer. Our report is their proof that the doors were checked.
Not sure what to book?
These three checks sound alike, but each one answers a different question. Start with what you need to know.
What we check
A fire door only works if every part works. As a fire door specialist in London, our inspectors check each part against the fire door rules and the maker’s test evidence.
The gaps on the top and sides should be 2 to 4 mm.
Strips must be in place, not painted over and not damaged.
The door must close fully and latch from any open position.
Three fire-rated hinges, with every screw in place.
Fire-rated glass, held with the right beads and seals.
A “Fire door keep shut” sign and proof of the door’s rating.
No holes, cracks, swelling or gaps between frame and wall.
Handles, locks, letter plates and grilles must be fire rated.
How it works
A fire door inspection is simple to book. You always know what happens next.
Tell us the address and roughly how many doors. We agree a date that suits the building.
An inspector checks each door against a set list. Each door gets a number and photos.
Within a few working days you get a report. It shows a pass or fail for each door.
We can repair or replace failed doors. Then we check them again and update your records.
Building types
A school and a care home need very different visits. Pick your building type to see how we plan the inspection.
Shared hallways and bedroom doors. Records landlords can show the council.
See how we inspectOffices, shops and warehouses. Escape routes and plant rooms checked.
See how we inspectHouses split into flats and homes with fire doors on the stairs.
See how we inspectBedroom and corridor doors. Visits planned around your guests.
See how we inspectCalm visits planned with your staff, room by room, around residents.
See how we inspectClassrooms, halls and kitchens. Checks in holidays or after hours.
See how we inspectCommunal doors every 3 months. Flat entrance doors every year.
See how we inspectChurches, gyms, studios, labs. If it has fire doors, we can inspect them.
Ask for a quoteYour report
The report tells you what is wrong, how urgent it is and what it costs to fix. It is written for building managers, not engineers.
Common faults
Most doors fail on small things, and most can be put right with simple fire door repairs. The gaps are the most common. A gap that is too wide lets smoke and fire straight through.
Often caused by worn hinges or a door that has dropped in its frame.
Decorators paint over the strips. Once painted, they may not swell in a fire.
The closer is too weak, or the latch catches on the frame.
One missing screw can let the door sag and open up in a fire.
No label, plug or paperwork to show it is a real fire door.
Old lock holes, new spyholes or cat flaps fitted without fire-rated parts.
How often
The right interval depends on the building. These are the common rules and guidance for London, including the stricter checks for block of flats fire door inspections.
Every 3 months
Communal fire doors in blocks of flats over 11 metres.
LawFire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
Every 12 months
Flat entrance doors in blocks of flats over 11 metres.
LawFire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
Every 6 months
Most other buildings with fire doors. Doors in heavy use should be checked more often.
GuidanceBS 9999
Pricing
Most fire door inspections in London are priced per door. Larger buildings pay less per door, and small sites have a minimum visit fee.
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Fire door inspection (50+ doors) | £20–£40per door |
| Fire door inspection (under 50 doors) | £35–£65per door |
| Minimum inspection visit | £300–£600per visit |
| Hold-open device test with alarm | £15–£35per device |
Guide prices updated October 2026. Your fixed quote follows a visit or survey.
Bedroom, kitchen and stair doors in a shared house. One short visit.
£300–£600
Communal doors plus flat entrance doors, with a full photo report.
£1,200–£2,400
Larger buildings get a lower rate for each door.
High floors, locked flats and live wards take longer to reach.
Evening, weekend and holiday visits may cost a little more.
A pass or fail check costs less than a full costed survey.
Areas covered
Searching for fire door inspections near me? If you are in Greater London, we can help. Our inspectors cover every borough, so travel time stays short.
Westminster, Camden, the City of London and six more inner boroughs.
Barnet, Enfield, Haringey and Waltham Forest.
Newham, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, and Havering.
Croydon, Bromley, Lewisham, Greenwich and five more.
Ealing, Hounslow, Hillingdon, Harrow and three more.
Central London
North London
East London
South London
West London
After the inspection
A failed door does not always need replacing. The same team that found the fault can fix it.
Most failed doors can be fixed. We adjust, re-hang and replace worn parts.
View serviceEvery fault from your inspection report, fixed in one planned visit.
View serviceWhen a door is past saving, we fit a new certified doorset.
View servicePlanned visits between inspections keep small faults from growing.
View serviceFAQ
Clear answers to the questions people search for most. Still unsure? Call an inspector.
Most inspections cost £35–£65 per door on smaller sites and £20–£40 per door on larger ones, before VAT. Small sites usually have a minimum visit fee of £300–£600. You get a fixed quote before we start.
In blocks of flats over 11 metres, communal fire doors must be checked every 3 months and flat entrance doors every 12 months. For most other buildings, BS 9999 suggests every 6 months. Doors in heavy use may need checks more often.
Yes, in most buildings. The Fire Safety Order 2005 says the Responsible Person must keep fire doors in good working order. In blocks of flats over 11 metres, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 also set fixed check dates. Our fire door compliance services keep track of them for you.
A competent person. That means someone with the training, knowledge and experience to judge a fire door against its test evidence. Many Responsible Persons use a specialist so the checks stand up if they are ever questioned.
The gaps, seals, closer, hinges, glazing, signs, label, leaf, frame and hardware. The inspector also checks that the door closes and latches on its own from any open position. Each finding is recorded with photos, so you can see exactly why a door passed or failed. That record is your proof the doors were checked.
Usually 2 to 4 mm on the top and sides, unless the maker’s test evidence says otherwise. Gaps that are too wide let smoke and flames through, and are one of the most common reasons doors fail.
The report lists each fault and how urgent it is. Many faults can be repaired on site. Doors that are damaged or have no proof of rating usually need a fire door replacement. Once fixed, the door is checked again.
Each door takes 10 to 15 minutes to check. A small HMO takes an hour or two. A large block can take a full day or more. We tell you the total time when you book.
Yes. Flat entrance doors in blocks of flats are fire doors. In blocks over 11 metres, the Responsible Person must use best endeavours to check them every year. Flat entrance doors protect the escape route from a fire inside the flat. They are often changed by residents, so regular checks help catch unrated doors, locks and letter plates.
Next step
Answer five quick questions about your building. An inspector will call back the same working day with a date and a fixed price.
