Derbyshire · DE11

Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Swadlincote

Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Swadlincote, Derbyshire: every door logged, photographed and graded, with a clear price for anything that needs putting right.

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: Swadlincote
County / area: Derbyshire
County council: Derbyshire
Postcode district: DE11
Region: East Midlands
Population: Around 35,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Burton upon Trent (7 km)

What kind of buildings in Swadlincote need fire door work?

Swadlincote has its share of converted buildings and older doors of unknown origin, where an inspection records what evidence exists. Where a Swadlincote building has had a recent fire risk assessment, send it over and we will price against its actions.

What you get in Swadlincote

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
Threshold gaps corrected or drop seals fitted on smoke control doors
Hardwood lippings fitted to narrow leaves where the evidence allows

Cause	Dropped hinges, warping or frame movement fixed, not masked.
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.

Why book with us in Swadlincote?

Photos of every defect

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

Records you can use

PDF and spreadsheet records for every Swadlincote building, ready for your fire risk assessor.

Priced door by door

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

Fire door law for Swadlincote buildings

Buildings in Swadlincote 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.

Swadlincote guide prices

In Swadlincote, fire door gap adjustments typically cost £90–£260 per door ex VAT, with visits from £145. Get a guide price for your Swadlincote building.

Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Swadlincote: questions

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 Swadlincote?

Swadlincote 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.

Can you price remedial work in Swadlincote from another company's report?

Yes. Send the report and we will price each line for your building in Swadlincote, or revisit specific doors if the report lacks detail.

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.