Greater Manchester · WN1

Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Wigan

We provide fire door gap adjustments for buildings in Wigan and the WN1 postcode district, from single doors to whole blocks and estates.

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 Wigan.

Town: Wigan
County / area: Greater Manchester
Local authority: Wigan
Postcode district: WN1
Region: North West England
Population: Around 180,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Hindley (4 km)

Where fire doors matter most in Wigan

Fire door work in Wigan is typically a mix of residential blocks, sheltered housing and commercial premises in the town centre and on its industrial estates. For fire door gap adjustments, we group Wigan visits with nearby buildings wherever possible to keep your price down.

What you get in Wigan

Final readings recorded for the door's file
Hinges re-packed or replaced where the leaf has dropped
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

Cause	Dropped hinges, warping or frame movement fixed, not masked.
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.

Full details on our fire door gap adjustment page.

What to expect in Wigan

Records you can use

PDF and spreadsheet records for every Wigan building, ready for your fire risk assessor.

One contact

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

Booked around you

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

Fire safety law that applies in Wigan

Buildings in Wigan 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 Wigan?

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

Wigan FAQs

Which fire safety law applies in Wigan?

Wigan 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.

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.

Do you work in occupied buildings in Wigan?

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

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.