Bedfordshire · LU6

Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Dunstable

Responsible persons in Dunstable can book fire door gap adjustments with clear reports, useful photos and itemised prices.

Fire door gap adjustment is the work needed to bring the gaps between a fire door leaf and its frame, and under the door, back within the tolerance in the door's evidence, typically 2 to 4 mm around the edges.

Town: Dunstable
County / area: Bedfordshire
County council: Central Bedfordshire
Postcode district: LU6
Region: East of England
Population: Around 52,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Luton (7 km)

Where fire doors matter most in Dunstable

In a town the size of Dunstable, many buildings are looked after by landlords and managing agents with a handful of properties each. Dunstable jobs start with a short call to agree access, followed by a fixed price in writing.

Included as standard in Dunstable

Gap readings at head, hinge side, closing side and threshold
Final readings recorded for the door's file
Frame adjustment or re-fixing where the frame has moved
Hinges re-packed or replaced where the leaf has dropped
Hardwood lippings fitted to narrow leaves where the evidence allows

Edges	Usually 2–4 mm at head and edges unless the evidence says otherwise.
Pairs	Meeting stiles on double doors within tolerance and aligned.
Threshold	Under-door gap suited to the door; tighter on smoke control doors.

Full details on our fire door gap adjustment page.

How we work in Dunstable

Photos of every defect

You get photographs of every defect found in Dunstable, linked to a door reference you can find again.

Priced door by door

Every failed item in Dunstable is priced separately, so you approve exactly what you want done.

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Dunstable and Bedfordshire.

Fire door law for Dunstable buildings

Dunstable is in England, so the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to the common parts and non-domestic premises, and regulation 10 adds quarterly communal and annual flat entrance door checks in residential buildings with storeys over 11 metres.

Prices in Dunstable

Typical Dunstable prices: £90–£260 per door (ex VAT). Minimum visit from £145. Get a guide price for your Dunstable building.

Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Dunstable: questions

Which fire safety law applies in Dunstable?

Dunstable is in England, so the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies, together with the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 for multi-occupied residential buildings.

How big can the gap under a fire door be?

It depends on the door's evidence. Doors without smoke control often allow a larger threshold gap, sometimes up to around 8 to 10 mm, while smoke control doors usually need 3 mm or less or a tested drop seal.

What gap is allowed around a fire door?

Most guidance and manufacturers' evidence expect gaps of about 2 to 4 mm at the head and edges, with 3 mm as a practical target. The door's own certification or test evidence takes precedence if it states a different figure.

How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Dunstable?

It depends on the number of doors and access. Tell us what you need and we will give you the earliest date when you call, and confirm it in writing.