Cambridgeshire · CB6

Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Ely

From the CB6 district outwards, we cover Ely and neighbouring towns such as Newmarket and March for fire door gap adjustments.

In short: 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: Ely
County / area: Cambridgeshire
County council: Cambridgeshire
Postcode district: CB6
Region: East of England
Population: Around 21,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Newmarket (20 km)

Where fire doors matter most in Ely

Village schools, community buildings and small care homes around Ely are typical of local fire door work. Ely jobs start with a short call to agree access, followed by a fixed price in writing.

What our fire door gap adjustment covers in Ely

Hinges re-packed or replaced where the leaf has dropped
Threshold gaps corrected or drop seals fitted on smoke control doors
Frame adjustment or re-fixing where the frame has moved
Final readings recorded for the door's file
Hardwood lippings fitted to narrow leaves where the evidence allows

Cause	Dropped hinges, warping or frame movement fixed, not masked.
Threshold	Under-door gap suited to the door; tighter on smoke control doors.
Edges	Usually 2–4 mm at head and edges unless the evidence says otherwise.

Full details on our fire door gap adjustment page.

How we work in Ely

Priced door by door

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

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Ely and Cambridgeshire.

Booked around you

Visits in Ely are booked around residents, pupils or patients, including early, late and weekend slots by arrangement.

Fire safety law that applies in Ely

Buildings in Ely fall under English fire safety law: the Fire Safety Order 2005 requires fire doors to be maintained, and in multi-occupied residential buildings over 11 metres regulation 10 sets quarterly and annual checks.

How much do fire door gap adjustments cost in Ely?

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

Questions from Ely clients

Why do gaps open up over time?

Hinges wear and drop, frames shrink or move, leaves warp, and doors are sometimes planed after flooring changes. Each needs a different repair.

Which fire safety law applies in Ely?

Ely 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 quickly can you inspect fire doors in Ely?

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.

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.