Greater Manchester · M29

Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Tyldesley

Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Tyldesley, Greater Manchester: 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. We use the same method for buildings in Tyldesley.

Town: Tyldesley
County / area: Greater Manchester
Local authority: Wigan
Postcode district: M29
Region: North West England
Population: Around 36,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Atherton (2 km)

What kind of buildings in Tyldesley need fire door work?

Tyldesley has its share of converted buildings and older doors of unknown origin, where an inspection records what evidence exists. Reports for Tyldesley buildings keep the same door references from one visit to the next.

Included as standard in Tyldesley

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

Edges	Usually 2–4 mm at head and edges unless the evidence says otherwise.
Threshold	Under-door gap suited to the door; tighter on smoke control doors.
Cause	Dropped hinges, warping or frame movement fixed, not masked.

Full details on our fire door gap adjustment page.

Why book with us in Tyldesley?

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Tyldesley and Greater Manchester.

Priced door by door

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

Booked around you

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

Fire door law for Tyldesley buildings

Buildings in Tyldesley 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 Tyldesley?

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

Questions from Tyldesley clients

Which fire safety law applies in Tyldesley?

Tyldesley 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.

Do you work in occupied buildings in Tyldesley?

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

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.

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.