For freeholders and managing agents
Our block of flats fire door inspections in London check shared doors every 3 months and flat front doors every year. That is what the law asks for in tall blocks. We also keep the access log that proves you tried to reach every flat.
Fire doors in blocks
In blocks over 11 metres high, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 set fixed checks. Communal fire doors must be checked every 3 months.
Flat entrance doors must be checked once a year, on a “best endeavours” basis. That means a real effort to reach every flat, with a record when you cannot.
Many blocks ask residents to stay in their flat during a fire unless it reaches them. That only works if fire and smoke stay inside the flat where it starts.
A block of flats fire door inspection checks the doors that make that possible: flat front doors, lobby doors and stair doors.
Own a house split into flats rather than a purpose-built block? Our residential fire door inspections suit smaller buildings with simpler rules.
Looking after offices, schools or hotels too? Our fire door inspections across London cover every kind of building.
Which doors, how often?
The rules treat these two kinds of door differently. Here is how to tell which is which.
What we check
Every check follows the same list, so results can be compared quarter by quarter.
Doors that keep the escape stair clear of smoke.
Self-closing, sealed and fitted with rated hardware.
Each door must close fully on its own.
New doors, letter plates and locks fitted by residents.
Bin stores, risers and plant rooms.
Keep shut and keep locked signs in place.
How it works
We take the admin off your desk, from resident letters to the access log.
Quarterly communal checks and a yearly flat door round.
Letters go out before each flat door visit.
We check each door and note any flat we could not get into.
Reports after each visit, reminders before the next.
Other building types
Managing agents often look after more than blocks. We inspect these too.
Shops below and flats above. Tell us about the building.
Ask for a quoteYour records
If the fire service asks, you can show exactly which doors were checked and when.
Common faults
These are the faults we see most in London blocks, often across many flats at once.
Stylish new doors that are not fire doors.
Residents unhook closers that feel too strong.
Cheap letter plates fitted into fire doors.
Doors wedged for moving in or deliveries.
Holes drilled for broadband and TV cables.
Meter cupboards left open with no sign.
Pricing
Blocks are priced per door. Quarterly communal checks are quicker, so they cost less per visit.
| 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 |
| FD30S flat entrance doorset, supplied and fitted | £1,100–£1,900per door |
Guide prices updated October 2026. Your fixed quote follows a visit or survey.
Stair, lobby and service doors in a 6-storey block.
£560–£1,040
Every flat entrance door, with letters and an access log.
£1,200–£2,400
Larger blocks lower the price per door.
Return visits to missed flats add time.
Quarterly plans spread the cost.
Letters and access logs handled for you.
Areas covered
We check blocks of flats in every part of London, from new towers by the river to older estates.
London has more blocks over 11 metres than anywhere else in the UK, so these checks are a big part of our work.
Managing agents can put every block on one plan, with the same report and access log for each building.
Central London
North London
East London
South London
West London
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What freeholders, managing agents and residents ask us most.
In blocks over 11 metres, communal fire doors must be checked every 3 months and flat entrance doors every 12 months. Lower blocks have no fixed dates, but regular checks are still the best way to show you are keeping doors safe. Higher-risk buildings over 18 metres or 7 storeys also fall under the Building Safety Act 2022. That brings extra duties to keep records up to date.
You must make a real effort to check every flat entrance door each year. Write to residents, offer times and record each attempt. If a resident still refuses, your log shows you tried. A good access log shows the date of each letter, call and visit. That is the evidence the fire service will look for.
Blocks are usually priced at £20–£40 per door for larger buildings and £35–£65 per door for smaller ones, before VAT. Quarterly communal checks cost less as there are fewer doors. A yearly plan, with quarterly communal checks and one flat door round, is usually cheaper than booking each visit on its own.
It depends on the lease. Some front doors belong to the leaseholder, others to the freeholder. Either way, the Responsible Person must check it each year in blocks over 11 metres. If a leaseholder owns the door, they may need to pay for repairs. The freeholder should still record the check and tell them about any faults.
Any fire door in the shared parts of the block. That includes stair doors, lobby doors, corridor doors and doors to bin stores, risers and plant rooms. Doors to bin stores and plant rooms are often forgotten. Make sure every one of them is on your list.
Most leases let the freeholder inspect when needed. We send letters and offer times to make it easy. If access is still refused, the attempt is logged. Explaining that the check protects their own home helps. Most residents agree once they know why it matters. If access is refused again and again, speak to your managing agent about the next steps set out in the lease.
We report the fault and who is likely to be responsible. Small faults can be repaired. Doors that are not fire doors usually need replacing with a certified doorset. You should also tell the resident in writing, so there is a record that they know about the fault.
The fixed checks apply to blocks over 11 metres high, which is roughly four storeys or more. Some duties, such as giving residents fire door information, apply to any building with two or more flats. Lower blocks should still check their doors regularly. If you are not sure how tall your block is, measure from the ground to the top floor, not to the roof.
Residents should be told that fire doors must be kept shut when not in use, that they must not be damaged or changed, and how to report faults. This is usually done when someone moves in and then every year. A short letter or leaflet is enough, as long as it is clear. We can supply a plain-English version you can send out.
Only with the freeholder’s consent, and only to a certified fire door fitted correctly. A new door that is not fire rated puts the whole block at risk. Many leases ban changes to front doors without written approval. If a resident has already fitted a new door, we can check it and tell you whether it is a real fire door. If it is not, it will usually need replacing.
Next step
Tell us about the block. We will set up quarterly and yearly checks and handle the paperwork.
