Greater London · UB8

Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Uxbridge

From the UB8 district outwards, we cover Uxbridge and neighbouring towns such as Ruislip and Hayes 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: Uxbridge
County / area: Greater London
Postcode district: UB8
Region: London
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Ruislip (5 km)

What kind of buildings in Uxbridge need fire door work?

Many Uxbridge buildings are mixed use, with flats above shops and offices, where the stair door protecting the flats is often the weakest point. Where an Uxbridge building has had a recent fire risk assessment, send it over and we will price against its actions.

What happens on site in Uxbridge?

Hinges re-packed or replaced where the leaf has dropped
Gap readings at head, hinge side, closing side and threshold
Threshold gaps corrected or drop seals fitted on smoke control doors
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.
Threshold	Under-door gap suited to the door; tighter on smoke control doors.

Full details on our fire door gap adjustment page.

What to expect in Uxbridge

Booked around you

Visits in Uxbridge 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 Uxbridge and Greater London.

Same report everywhere

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

Which fire door rules apply in Uxbridge?

Buildings in Uxbridge 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.

Prices in Uxbridge

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

Common questions in Uxbridge

Does regulation 10 apply to buildings in Uxbridge?

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

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.

How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Uxbridge?

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.

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.