Repairs & remedial works
Urgent Fire Door Repairs
Urgent Fire Door Repairs: An urgent fire door repair is a priority visit to make a damaged fire door safe, so it can close and latch again, followed by a permanent repair or replacement that restores its certified performance.
When a fire door on an escape route is forced, smashed or will not close, it needs attention quickly, not at the next inspection. Tell us how urgent it is and we will give you the earliest slot available, make the door safe on the first visit and quote the permanent fix.
What's included?
- Priority booking based on the risk you describe
- Make-safe so the door closes and latches again
- Temporary measures recorded for the fire risk assessor
- Permanent repair or replacement quoted on the first visit
- Photos of the damage for insurance claims
- Liaison with your managing agent or insurer
When do you need an urgent fire door repair?
- A flat entrance door has been forced by police or bailiffs
- A door has been smashed or hit by a vehicle or trolley
- A closer has failed on a stair or corridor door
- Escape routes are compromised and residents are at risk
What do we check or do on each door?
| Closing | Door can close and latch at the end of the visit. |
|---|---|
| Security | Flat doors left lockable. |
| Record | Damage and temporary works photographed. |
| Follow-up | Permanent repair priced before we leave. |
How does it work?
Call
Phone, chat or send photos with the location and what has happened.
Prioritise
We confirm the earliest slot and a call-out price.
Make safe
The door is made safe so it can close and latch.
Fix
A permanent compliant repair or replacement is quoted and booked.
How much do urgent fire door repairs cost?
Call-out from £195 including the first hour on site; parts and permanent repairs quoted separately. Guide range £195–£450 per call-out, ex VAT. We confirm a fixed price once we know the building, door count and access. See all guide prices.
Which standards and law apply?
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- BS 8214:2026
Regulation 10 applies in England only. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own fire safety law; see regulation 10 explained.
Urgent Fire Door Repairs: questions
How quickly can you attend?
It depends on location and time of day. Tell us how urgent the situation is and we will give you a firm time when you call, rather than a promise we cannot keep.
Is a temporary repair enough?
A make-safe gets the door closing and latching. It is recorded as temporary until a permanent repair or replacement restores the door's certified performance.
Can you help with an insurance claim?
We photograph the damage and provide a written description and quotation that insurers usually ask for.
What if the door cannot be made safe?
We will advise on immediate measures and inform the responsible person so the fire risk assessor can decide on interim arrangements.