Greater London · SW1E

Fire Door Gap Adjustment in City of Westminster

Whether it is a block of flats, a school or a care home in City of Westminster, our fire door gap adjustments follow the same door-by-door method and report format.

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: City of Westminster
County / area: Greater London
Local authority: Westminster
Postcode district: SW1E
Region: London
Population: Around 250,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Pimlico

What kind of buildings in City of Westminster need fire door work?

Many City of Westminster buildings are mixed use, with flats above shops and offices, where the stair door protecting the flats is often the weakest point. For fire door gap adjustments, we group City of Westminster visits with nearby buildings wherever possible to keep your price down.

What you get in City of Westminster

Gap readings at head, hinge side, closing side and threshold
Frame adjustment or re-fixing where the frame has moved
Hardwood lippings fitted to narrow leaves where the evidence allows
Hinges re-packed or replaced where the leaf has dropped
Threshold gaps corrected or drop seals fitted on smoke control doors

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.
Pairs	Meeting stiles on double doors within tolerance and aligned.

Full details on our fire door gap adjustment page.

How we work in City of Westminster

Booked around you

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

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across City of Westminster and Greater London.

Photos of every defect

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

Which fire door rules apply in City of Westminster?

As City of Westminster is in England, responsible persons must maintain fire doors under the Fire Safety Order 2005, give residents fire door information in buildings with two or more flats, and run regulation 10 checks where a storey is over 11 metres.

City of Westminster guide prices

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

Fire Door Gap Adjustment in City of Westminster: questions

Which fire safety law applies in City of Westminster?

City of Westminster 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.

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.

How quickly can you inspect fire doors in City of Westminster?

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.