Greater London · RM12

Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Hornchurch

Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Hornchurch, Greater London: 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: Hornchurch
County / area: Greater London
Postcode district: RM12
Region: London
Population: Around 25,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Romford (3 km)

Fire doors in Hornchurch's buildings

Hornchurch 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 Hornchurch building has had a recent fire risk assessment, send it over and we will price against its actions.

What happens on site in Hornchurch?

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
Final readings recorded for the door's file
Gap readings at head, hinge side, closing side and threshold

Edges	Usually 2–4 mm at head and edges unless the evidence says otherwise.
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.

How we work in Hornchurch

Booked around you

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

Priced door by door

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

Photos of every defect

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

England fire safety law in Hornchurch

Buildings in Hornchurch 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.

How much do fire door gap adjustments cost in Hornchurch?

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

Common questions in Hornchurch

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.

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

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

Does regulation 10 apply to buildings in Hornchurch?

Yes, if the building is a multi-occupied residential building with storeys over 11 metres. Hornchurch is in England, so the quarterly communal door checks and annual flat entrance door checks apply to those 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.