For flats and converted houses
Our residential fire door repair in London fixes flat front doors and stair doors that will not close, let in draughts or rub on the frame. We keep the door’s rating, and you get a repair record for the freeholder.
Repairing doors at home
A flat front door that does not quite close, or a seal that has come away, looks like a small problem. In a fire, it lets smoke into the shared stairs that everyone needs to escape.
Residential fire door repairs fix these faults quickly and properly, so the door protects your neighbours as well as your home.
Every fire door has rules about which parts can be fitted. We use parts that match your door’s test evidence, from closers to letter plates.
If a resident has fitted something that weakens the door, such as an ordinary letter plate, we swap it for a fire-rated one.
Need a door repaired at work or in a shared house? Our fire door repair service in London handles those buildings too.
If your door cannot be saved, our residential fire door replacement service fits a new one in a day.
Which repair?
Most residential door problems fall into one of three types. Each has a simple fix.
What we repair
These are the repairs we make most often on flat front doors and shared stair doors.
The door is set to close fully and gently, without slamming.
Intumescent and smoke seals replaced where they are missing or painted.
Loose or worn hinges replaced so the door hangs straight and stops rubbing.
Ordinary letter plates replaced with fire-rated ones.
Loose glazing beads refitted with the right seals, so the panel holds in a fire.
Keep shut signs fitted on stair doors.
How it works
Simple for residents, clear for freeholders.
A photo and a short note is enough to start.
We book a slot that suits the resident.
Most repairs take about an hour.
A repair record goes to the resident and the freeholder or agent.
Other buildings
We repair fire doors in these buildings as well.
Your record
Freeholders and agents need proof that flat door faults were fixed. You get a record after every visit.
Mistakes to avoid
These DIY fixes are common, but they can stop a fire door working.
Removing a closer to make the door easier to open means it will not shut in a fire.
Paint stops seals swelling in a fire.
Extra bolts and chains drilled through the door weaken it.
Planing a sticking door can leave gaps too wide to seal.
Fire glass replaced with ordinary glass after a crack.
Ordinary filler in holes burns away quickly.
Pricing
Repairs are priced per job, with a minimum visit fee. Fixing several flats at once saves money.
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Overhead closer replaced | £120–£250per door |
| Intumescent and smoke seals renewed | £60–£140per door |
| Re-hang leaf and reset gaps | £80–£180per door |
| Minimum repair visit | £180–£350per visit |
Guide prices updated October 2026. Your fixed quote follows a visit or survey.
New closer and new seals.
£180–£390
Closers adjusted and two doors re-hung.
£400–£860
Closers and re-hanging cost more than seals.
Fixing several flats at once saves money.
Fire-rated letter plates and spyholes add cost.
Missed appointments may need a return visit.
Areas covered
We repair fire doors in flats and converted houses in every London borough.
Older flat doors in Victorian and Edwardian conversions often have worn hinges and painted-over seals. These are quick to fix.
Managing agents can book repairs for several buildings on the same day.
Central London
North London
East London
South London
West London
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View serviceFAQ
What residents, landlords and freeholders ask about repairs.
A new closer usually costs £120–£250, and new seals cost £60–£140. Re-hanging a door costs £80–£180. There is a minimum visit of £180–£350, so fixing several flats at once saves money. You get a fixed price for each repair before we start, so there are no surprises.
The most common reasons are a weak closer, a dropped hinge or a door that rubs on the frame. Sometimes the latch is out of line. We find the cause and fix it, rather than just turning the closer up.
Small adjustments are possible, but it is easy to get wrong. Turning the wrong screw can stop the door latching or make it slam. If you are not sure, ask us or your managing agent. A closer that is set wrong can also wear out faster.
Yes, but do not paint over the seals around the edge or the label. Painted seals cannot swell in a fire, so they will not seal the gap. If the seals have been painted, they need replacing. Keep the paint thin, as thick layers can make the door stick in its frame.
Only a fire-rated letter plate that suits your door. An ordinary letter plate creates a weak spot. We can swap an ordinary plate for a rated one. The letter plate must also be fitted in the right way, with fire-rated seals around it. Ask your freeholder before making changes to a front door.
It depends on the lease. When the leaseholder owns it, the bill is usually theirs. When the door belongs to the freeholder, it may be paid through the service charge. Check your lease or ask your agent. If the lease is unclear, ask before the repair, so the cost goes to the right person.
Most repairs take about an hour. Re-hanging a door or replacing several parts can take longer. You can stay at home while we work. If we need special parts, we may make the door safe and come back. We tidy up before we leave, and the door is tested before we go.
We explain why, with photos, and price a new door for you. Doors that are warped, split or have no proof of rating usually need replacing. A new door can usually be fitted within a few weeks, or faster if urgent. You will not be left without a working door.
Yes, if the right parts are used and the work follows the door maker’s rules. Your repair record shows what was done, so you can prove the door is still rated. Keep the record with your lease papers, as it may help when you sell.
Yes. Stair and lobby doors protect everyone’s escape route. We repair them for freeholders and agents, often on the same visit as flat front doors. Shared doors are often the busiest in the building, so they wear faster. Fixing them on the same day as flat doors saves the freeholder a second visit.
Next step
Tell us what is wrong with the door. We will give you a fixed price and a time that suits you.
