Greater London · NW2

Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Cricklewood

From the NW2 district outwards, we cover Cricklewood and neighbouring towns such as Kilburn and Willesden 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: Cricklewood
County / area: Greater London
Postcode district: NW2
Region: London
Population: Around 65,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Kilburn (2 km)

Fire doors in Cricklewood's buildings

Cricklewood has a dense mix of high-rise flats, HMOs and commercial premises, so regulation 10 schedules and HMO bedroom doors are both common needs. Where a Cricklewood building has had a recent fire risk assessment, send it over and we will price against its actions.

What's included in Cricklewood?

Hardwood lippings fitted to narrow leaves where the evidence allows
Final readings recorded for the door's file
Threshold gaps corrected or drop seals fitted on smoke control doors
Gap readings at head, hinge side, closing side and threshold
Frame adjustment or re-fixing where the frame has moved

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 Cricklewood

Same report everywhere

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

Booked around you

Visits in Cricklewood 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 Cricklewood and Greater London.

England fire safety law in Cricklewood

Buildings in Cricklewood 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.

What will it cost in Cricklewood?

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

Questions from Cricklewood clients

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 Cricklewood?

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.

Which fire safety law applies in Cricklewood?

Cricklewood 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.

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.