Wales
Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Gwent
Managing buildings across Gwent? We cover fire door gap adjustments in Newport, Cwmbran, Pontypool and the rest of the county with one point of contact.
Fire Door Gap Adjustment: 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.
- Area
- Gwent
- Region
- Wales
- Postcode areas
- CF, NP
- Towns listed
- 6
- Local authorities
- Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Newport, Torfaen
- Fire safety law
- Wales: Fire Safety Order 2005
What every job in Gwent includes
- Hardwood lippings fitted to narrow leaves where the evidence allows
- Gap readings at head, hinge side, closing side and threshold
- Final readings recorded for the door's file
- Threshold gaps corrected or drop seals fitted on smoke control doors
- Hinges re-packed or replaced where the leaf has dropped
- Frame adjustment or re-fixing where the frame has moved
How does it work in Gwent?
Measure
Gaps are measured at several points on every edge.
Diagnose
We identify why the gap has opened.
Correct
Hinges, leaf or frame are corrected using a method the door's evidence supports.
Re-measure
Final gap readings are recorded.
What the law requires in Gwent
For buildings in Gwent, Welsh law applies: the Fire Safety Order 2005 covers fire door maintenance, while the English regulation 10 schedule is followed only as good practice.
- Fire Safety Order 2005 applies in Wales
- Fire Safety Act 2021: flat entrance doors are within scope
- Regulation 10's fixed schedule is England-only
- Quarterly and annual checks still widely used as good practice
Prices across Gwent
Typical Gwent prices: £90–£260 per door (ex VAT). Minimum visit from £145.
Fire Door Gap Adjustment by town in Gwent
- Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Caerphilly
- Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Cwmbran
- Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Ebbw Vale
- Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Newport (Gwent)
- Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Pontypool
- Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Risca
Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Gwent: questions
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.
Does regulation 10 apply in Gwent?
No. Gwent is in Wales and regulation 10 is English law. The Fire Safety Order 2005 still requires fire doors to be maintained, and many Welsh landlords follow the same quarterly and annual routine as good practice.
Do you work in occupied buildings in Gwent?
Yes. Inspections and repairs in Gwent can be carried out in occupied flats, schools, care homes and workplaces, with doors kept closable at all times.