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Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Purley

From the CR8 district outwards, we cover Purley and neighbouring towns such as Coulsdon and South Croydon for fire door gap adjustments.

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: Purley
County / area: Greater London
Postcode district: CR8
Region: London
Population: Around 72,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Coulsdon (3 km)

Fire doors in Purley's buildings

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

What's included in Purley?

Hinges re-packed or replaced where the leaf has dropped
Frame adjustment or re-fixing where the frame has moved
Final readings recorded for the door's file
Gap readings at head, hinge side, closing side and threshold
Threshold gaps corrected or drop seals fitted on smoke control doors

Threshold	Under-door gap suited to the door; tighter on smoke control doors.
Pairs	Meeting stiles on double doors within tolerance and aligned.
Edges	Usually 2–4 mm at head and edges unless the evidence says otherwise.

Full details on our fire door gap adjustment page.

How we work in Purley

Priced door by door

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

Same report everywhere

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

Photos of every defect

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

Fire safety law that applies in Purley

Buildings in Purley 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.

Purley guide prices

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

Questions from Purley clients

Can you fix a big gap with a thicker intumescent strip?

Not as a general rule. Seals are tested for a particular gap; using oversized seals to hide a poor fit is not a reliable repair.

Which fire safety law applies in Purley?

Purley 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.

Do you work in occupied buildings in Purley?

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