Hampshire · SO45

Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Hythe

Whether it is a block of flats, a school or a care home in Hythe, our fire door gap adjustments follow the same door-by-door method and report format.

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: Hythe
County / area: Hampshire
County council: Hampshire
Postcode district: SO45
Region: South East England
Population: Around 21,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Southampton (5 km)

Typical Hythe fire door jobs

Landlords in Hythe often have a few HMOs or flats to look after, and a single visit can cover all of them. Reports for Hythe buildings keep the same door references from one visit to the next.

What our fire door gap adjustment covers in Hythe

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
Final readings recorded for the door's file
Gap readings at head, hinge side, closing side and threshold

Cause	Dropped hinges, warping or frame movement fixed, not masked.
Edges	Usually 2–4 mm at head and edges unless the evidence says otherwise.
Pairs	Meeting stiles on double doors within tolerance and aligned.

Full details on our fire door gap adjustment page.

Why book with us in Hythe?

Records you can use

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

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Hythe and Hampshire.

Same report everywhere

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

Fire safety law that applies in Hythe

Buildings in Hythe 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 Hythe?

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

Common questions in Hythe

Does regulation 10 apply to buildings in Hythe?

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

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.

How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Hythe?

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.