For schools, academies and nurseries
Our school fire door inspections in London are planned for half terms and holidays, so lessons are never disrupted. We check classroom, corridor, hall and kitchen doors across your whole site.
Fire doors in schools
Hundreds of pupils use the same corridors several times a day. Fire doors keep those routes clear of smoke so everyone can get out.
A school fire door inspection checks every door that protects a corridor, stair or hall.
School doors get pushed, kicked and swung all day. Staff often wedge them open for air or to move between rooms.
That wear and tear soon opens gaps and weakens closers. Regular checks catch it before it becomes a risk.
Trusts and councils with other buildings can book the same checks through our fire door inspections in London.
If a holiday inspection finds faults, our fire door repair team can often fix them before term starts.
What we check
Schools have their own mix of doors. These are the areas that need the closest look.
Closing, latching and gaps on every classroom.
Doors that split long corridors into safe sections.
Glass in doors must be fire rated and secure.
Doors held open must close on the alarm.
Higher-risk rooms need their doors kept shut.
Keep shut signs and proof of each rating.
How it works
We plan the visit around the school year, not the other way round.
Holidays, half terms or after-school slots.
So we can find every building and door.
Block by block, with the site team.
Ready in time to fix faults before term.
Other building types
Trusts and councils often manage more than schools. We inspect these too.
We check those too. Tell us about the site.
Ask for a quoteYour report
The report follows your site layout, so the site team can plan repairs block by block.
Common faults
These faults are common in busy schools. Most are cheap and quick to fix.
Classroom doors propped open in warm weather.
Kicks and knocks split door edges and open gaps.
Young pupils struggle, so doors get wedged.
Glass broken and replaced with plain glass.
Posters and displays that hide damage and signs.
Seals painted over in the summer.
When to inspect
Most schools inspect in the summer holiday, with a follow-up in October half term.
Summer holiday
A full inspection of every fire door on site.
PlanTime to fix faults before term
Every 6 months
The interval BS 9999 suggests for most buildings.
GuidanceBS 9999
Every week
A short caretaker walk-round of busy doors.
Good practiceSite team checks
Pricing
Schools are priced per door, with lower rates for large sites and trusts.
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Fire door inspection (50+ doors) | £20–£40per door |
| Fire door inspection (under 50 doors) | £35–£65per door |
| Hold-open device test with alarm | £15–£35per device |
| Fire-rated glazing beads refitted | £60–£150per panel |
Guide prices updated October 2026. Your fixed quote follows a visit or survey.
One main building plus a hall and kitchen.
£1,575–£2,925
Five blocks inspected over two holiday days.
£3,600–£7,200
Bigger schools pay less for each door.
Spread-out sites take longer to walk.
Doors on the alarm need a little more time.
Holiday visits are planned well in advance.
Areas covered
We check fire doors in schools and nurseries in every part of London.
Every school wants the same holiday dates, so we book visits months ahead.
Multi-academy trusts can book every school on one plan, with the same report format at each site.
Central London
North London
East London
South London
West London
More for schools
These services help schools keep doors safe between inspections.
Holiday repairs so doors are ready for term.
View serviceRegular servicing for busy school doors.
View serviceNew doors where damage is too great.
View serviceA costed survey before building works.
View serviceFAQ
What school business managers and site teams ask us most.
It falls to the Responsible Person named in the Fire Safety Order 2005. In a council school, that is often the council or the governors. In an academy, it is usually the trust. Whoever holds the duty, the site manager usually runs the checks day to day. Make sure they know where the reports are kept.
BS 9999 suggests every 6 months. Many schools inspect fully in the summer holiday and do a follow-up check at October half term. Site teams should also do short weekly checks. Busy doors near halls and dining rooms take the most wear. They may need a quick look every week during term.
Schools are usually priced at £20–£40 per door for larger sites and £35–£65 per door for smaller ones, before VAT. Trusts with several schools can get a lower overall rate. The report includes prices for any repairs, which helps when bidding for funding or planning summer works.
Not with wedges. If a door needs to stay open, fit a hold-open device linked to the fire alarm. Then the door shuts by itself in a fire. Hold-open devices also help younger pupils, who may find heavy doors hard to open. They close the door safely when the alarm sounds.
Yes, after school or at weekends. But most schools prefer holidays, so there is time to fix any faults before pupils return. If term-time checks are needed, we work after the last lesson and leave classrooms ready for the next day. We can also split large sites over several evenings, so each visit stays short.
We can provide DBS-checked staff on request. Please tell us when you book if your school requires it. Our team will also follow your sign-in and safeguarding rules on site. If your school needs to see certificates or ID before a visit, let us know when you book and we will send what you need.
Small notices are usually fine, but large displays can hide damage and signs. Keep fire door signs clear and avoid covering vision panels. Paper and card can burn, so large displays on fire doors add fuel. Keep them small, and never cover the glass or signs.
Usually classroom doors off main corridors, doors that split long corridors, stair doors, kitchen doors and hall doors. Science labs and plant rooms often need fire doors too. The school’s fire risk assessment sets out which doors must be fire rated. Newer buildings may have plans that show every fire door. For older sites, a survey can map them for you.
Many nurseries fit finger guards to protect small hands. On a fire door, the guard must not stop the door closing or damage the seals. We check that any guards fitted still let the door close and latch properly. Guards fitted on the hinge side are common. They should be checked often, as children and staff can damage them.
Look for doors wedged open, closers that do not shut the door, broken glass and missing signs. A short walk-round once a week catches most problems early, before they become costly repairs. Write down what you find each week, even when nothing is wrong. A simple log shows that checks are being done and helps spot doors that keep failing.
Next step
Tell us about your site. We will book a holiday or after-school visit that suits you.
