Cheshire · CW1

Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Crewe

From the CW1 district outwards, we cover Crewe and neighbouring towns such as Winsford and Kidsgrove 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: Crewe
County / area: Cheshire
Local authority: Cheshire East
Postcode district: CW1
Region: North West England
Population: Around 76,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Winsford (12 km)

Typical buildings in Crewe

In a town the size of Crewe, many buildings are looked after by landlords and managing agents with a handful of properties each. If you look after more than one building around Crewe, we can schedule them on the same day.

Included as standard in Crewe

Hinges re-packed or replaced where the leaf has dropped
Threshold gaps corrected or drop seals fitted on smoke control doors
Final readings recorded for the door's file
Frame adjustment or re-fixing where the frame has moved
Gap readings at head, hinge side, closing side and threshold

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

Full details on our fire door gap adjustment page.

Why Crewe clients choose us

Same report everywhere

Whether your building is in Crewe or across the country, the report format, defect grading and pricing are the same.

Photos of every defect

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

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Crewe and Cheshire.

Which fire door rules apply in Crewe?

Crewe 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.

How much do fire door gap adjustments cost in Crewe?

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

Common questions in Crewe

Can you fix a big gap with a thicker intumescent strip?

Not as a general rule. Seals are tested for a particular gap; using oversized seals to hide a poor fit is not a reliable repair.

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 Crewe?

Crewe 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.

Do you work in occupied buildings in Crewe?

Yes. Inspections and repairs in Crewe can be carried out in occupied flats, schools, care homes and workplaces, with doors kept closable at all times.