Dorset · BH2

Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Bournemouth

We provide fire door gap adjustments for buildings in Bournemouth and the BH2 postcode district, from single doors to whole blocks and estates.

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. We use the same method for buildings in Bournemouth.

Town: Bournemouth
County / area: Dorset
Local authority: Bournemouth
Postcode district: BH2
Region: South West England
Population: Around 160,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Christchurch (7 km)

Where fire doors matter most in Bournemouth

As a coastal town, Bournemouth has many hotels, guest houses and holiday lets, where bedroom and corridor fire doors protect guests who do not know the building. Where a Bournemouth building has had a recent fire risk assessment, send it over and we will price against its actions.

What you get in Bournemouth

Threshold gaps corrected or drop seals fitted on smoke control doors
Gap readings at head, hinge side, closing side and threshold
Hinges re-packed or replaced where the leaf has dropped
Frame adjustment or re-fixing where the frame has moved
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.
Cause	Dropped hinges, warping or frame movement fixed, not masked.

Full details on our fire door gap adjustment page.

How we work in Bournemouth

Priced door by door

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

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Bournemouth and Dorset.

Same report everywhere

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

England fire safety law in Bournemouth

Bournemouth 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.

Bournemouth guide prices

Guide prices for fire door gap adjustments in Bournemouth start from £145 per visit; typical rates are £90–£260 per door, ex VAT. Get a guide price for your Bournemouth building.

Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Bournemouth: questions

Which fire safety law applies in Bournemouth?

Bournemouth 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.

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.

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.

Do you work in occupied buildings in Bournemouth?

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